Archive for February, 2010
Well done to 2XU Ambassador Holly Aitken for her win at the 2XU Australian Junior Sprint Triathlon Championships at Sandringham, Victoria on Sunday. Furthermore, the win secured Holly automatic selection to the 2010 ITU World Championships in Budapest, Hungry in September. Well done Holly! More HERE [ READ MORE ]
Congratulations to 2XU Ambassadors Ryan Scissons and Vendula Frintova who took second place in the Men’s and Women’s Contact Tri Series (respectively), in Takapuna yesterday. Scissons was ‘pipped at the line’ by one second after a tough tussle to the finish with Kris Gemmell. Well done to both Ryan and Vendula on some great results! [ READ MORE ]
2XU Ambassador Jacqui Cooper qualified for the Women’s Aerial Final in Vancouver yesterday morning! As a five time Olympian, Jacqui will head into the final as a likely medal contender, with hopes to repeat yesterday’s strong performance and execute some high scoring jumps. Good luck Jacqui! Read more HERE [ READ MORE ]
Do you LOVE the Tour de France? Ever dreamed of seeing the world’s greatest cycling race in the flesh? Well here is your chance… Sportsnet Holidays is offering a great package deal including a FREE 2XU Bike Kit for bookings made prior to March 31, 2010. Don’t miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime! CLICK HERE for more [ READ MORE ]
Congratulations to 2XU Athlete Chris Foster for reaching number ONE status in the ITU Pan American Points list. With some stellar race results earlier this season, Chris has quickly climbed the ladder and is now ranked atop this ITU USA list featuring some seriously talented athletes. Good luck Chris – we’re looking forward to more podium finishes! Find [ READ MORE ]
Check out these remarkable pics which document 2XU Ambassador Katya Crema’s journey at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics so far! To follow the performance of our favourite Ski Cross athlete, be sure to tune in at the following times: Olympic Time Table – Ski Cross 23 Feb 2010 Women’s Ski Cross event Qualifying – 10:30am Finals – 13:00 (Vancouver Time) or Australian [ READ MORE ]
Are you a keen runner from Sydney? Our 2XU Performance Centre in Paddington hosts a FREE Run Club which caters to all abilities. With a beginner, intermediate and advanced group, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved! To register your interest and request more information, email info@2xupaddington.com.au now. [ READ MORE ]
Congratulations to Jarrod Kanizay, Eric Louw and Martin Edwards who completed an epic 220km run over two days on February 4 and 5, to raise money for the communities affected by the 2009 Black Saturday fires. We thought this hard-hitting effort was well deserving of a second mention. Well done! Donate/view more pics HERE [ READ MORE ]
26 year old Tri sensation Vendula Fritova from the Czech Republic, has joined 2XU’s international list of elite sporting Ambassadors. Fritova, who took up triathlon five years ago because she was looking for a change from swimming, has already had an impressive career to date. Highlights include: 1st – 2009 duathlon World Championship & 1st – Kierdzinsky-Kozle [ READ MORE ]
We’re on the hunt for one guy and girl to take centre stage in the first 2XU Youth Compression Photo Shoot. If you’re aged 10-16 years old, passionate about sport and all things fitness, then this competition is for you! PLUS – A day with your Aussie Sporting Hero and $1000 worth of 2XU gear. Not only [ READ MORE ]
