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Jan Frodeno, Alicia Kaye Win St. Anthony’s 30th Triathlon

April 29 2013

Two First-Time Winners; Steelers Great Hines Ward Also Finishes

Residents Encouraged to Find Alternate Routes During 30th Anniversary St. Anthony's Triathlon

April 9 2013

As preparations continue for the 30th Anniversary St. Anthony's Triathlon, residents are urged to find alternate routes as intermittent road closures and traffic delays are expected on Sunday, April 28, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Last Call to Register for the 30th Anniversary St. Anthony's Triathlon

April 3 2013

St. Anthony's Triathlon Registration to Close Monday, April 15

St. Anthony's Triathlon Calling All Athletes to Register for 30th Anniversary Race

March 13 2013

Registration for 2013 Race Begins at 9 a.m. Dec. 1, 2012

USAT Revises Weight Standards

November 26 2012

The USAT National Board revised the weight standards for the Athena and Clydesdale weight classifications.

Sarah Haskins and Filip Ospaly Repeat as 2012 St. Anthony's Triathlon Champions

April 30 2012

Both Women's, Men's Winners Break Previous Course Records

St. Anthony's Triathlon In The News

April 19 2012

St. Anthony's Triathlon was IN THE NEWS recently! St. Anthony's President Bill Ulbricht and Triathlon Co-Race Director Philip LaHaye appeared on the Ch. 28 show Consumer Update recently to discuss the upcoming race, it's economic impact on the community and why the pro field for this year's race is so good.

St. Anthony's Triathlon Nears Capacity

April 13 2012

Registration Set to Close Sunday, April 15

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (April 12, 2012) - With registration nearing capacity in the St. Anthony's Triathlon, now is the time to sign up for one of the premier multi-sport events in the United States. Thousands of athletes are set to converge on downtown St. Petersburg for the exciting race weekend, April 27-29, 2012. Registration is set to close Sunday, April 15.

St. Anthony's Triathlon Again Captured in Watercolors

April 5 2012

Local Artist's Limited Edition Painting is Award for Winners 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (April 2, 2012) - St. Anthony's Triathlon organizers are pleased to announce that for the 23rd year, local artist Bill Castleman has created a beautiful watercolor to commemorate the St. Anthony's Triathlon, April 27-29, 2012.

Athletes of All Walks of Life Participate in the St. Anthony's Triathlon

March 28 2012

Last year two very special athletes made news both in state and beyond. Here are their amazing stories of triumph.

St. Anthony's Triathlon Organizers Calling For Volunteers

March 26 2012

More than 1,000 Volunteers Needed to Support Athletes                                                                                               

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (March 26, 2012) - St. Anthony's Triathlon organizers are expecting approximately 3,500 individuals and 125 relay teams to compete in this year's 29th annual St. Anthony's Triathlon, April 27-29, 2012. Volunteers play a big role in putting on the world class event held in downtown St. Petersburg. St. Anthony's Triathlon organizers are now recruiting a team of dedicated volunteers to assist competitors in various ways as they swim, bike and run to the finish line. 

St. Anthony’s Helps Athletes Avoid Serious Injury

March 20 2012

Learn To Treat Minor Afflictions Before They Become Big Problems

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 20, 2012) - No pain, no gain is a thing of the past. If a little ache goes untreated, it can become a big pain, especially for runners. Let the St. Anthony's sports medicine experts offer tips on how to avoid turning small twinges into large headaches during "Runners: Recognize & Treat An Injury Before It Becomes A Serious Problem," a free sports medicine lecture on Monday, April 9, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Outpatient Center (Carillon), meeting rooms A and B.

St. Anthony’s, USAT Help Parents Learn New Rules for Youth Triathlons

March 20 2012

St. Anthony's Meek & Mighty Triathlon is just around the corner. On Saturday, April 28, the young and young at heart will swim, bike and run through the streets of St. Petersburg.

There have been many rule changes for children ages 14 and younger who participate in 2012 youth triathlons sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT) including important equipment changes. If your child is entered in the Meek & Mighty Triathlon or another upcoming youth triathlon sanctioned by the USAT, you won't want to miss this informative session.

Pro List Released for St. Anthony's Triathlon

March 16 2012

St. Petersburg, Fla. (March 16, 2012) - Featuring a number of world champions and past title winners, the St. Anthony's Triathlon boasts one of its strongest fields for the 2012 competition, scheduled for Sunday, April 29 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The international-distance race (1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run) is the second event of the 2012 global 5150 Triathlon Series, offering athletes coveted points toward 5150 U.S. Championship qualification.

USA Triathlon Finalizes 2012 National Championship Slate

December 13 2011

Junior and Youth, Club, Elite and Aquabike Nationals set for next season

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Triathlon today announced the details for four of its 2012 National Championship events - the Junior and Youth National Championship, the Club National Championship, the Elite National Championship and the Aquabike National Championship.

 

St. Anthony's Triathlon Announces New Swim Course Location

November 2 2011

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2011) - Athletes will take on a fresh challenge at the 2012 St. Anthony's Triathlon as race officials have permanently moved the open water swim portion of the race to an area of Tampa Bay north of North Shore Pool in St. Petersburg.

The swim course will be 1.5K or .93 miles. The bike and run portions of the race and the transition areas will remain the same, at 40K and 10K, respectively. The St. Anthony's Triathlon, one of the best known triathlons in the United States, is part of the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) 5150 Triathlon Series.

Runners: Common Foot Injuries and How to Avoid Them

September 26 2011

Runners: Common Foot Injuries and How To Avoid Them
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5:30pm
Matthew Jay Swick, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
Melissa Kidwell, Physical Therapist

Your fee take a lot of the punishment when you run. Join Orthopedic Sugeron Dr. Matthew Swick, to learn how to recognize and prevent common foot injuries as a result of running. Physical Therapist, Melissa Kidwell, will also be available to demonstrate effective stretching techniques that will help you avoid injury.

Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship This Weekend

August 31 2011

This weekend 9.04.11 the Hy-Vee Triathlon will host the 5150 U.S.  Championship in Des Moines, Iowa.  St. Anthony's Triathlon was the second qualifying event in the U.S..  Make sure to check out all the action HERE!

The Time Is Now, The Place Is Here

August 18 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 5:30pm
Vince Lodato, MSW, LCSW

St. Anthony's Helps Athletes Avoid Upper Extremity Injuries

June 8 2011

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (June 8, 2011) - Sore shoulders. Sprained wrists. Aching elbows. Such are the aches and pains with which many athletes are all too familiar. St. Anthony's sports medicine experts will explain how athletes can keep injuries of their upper body extremities to a minimum during "Upper Extremity Sports - How to Avoid Most Common Injuries," a free sports medicine lecture on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Outpatient Center (Carillon), meeting rooms A and B. ... More 

 

Filip Ospaly and Sarah Haskins Win 28th St Anthony's Triathlon

May 2 2011

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 1, 2011) - Filip Ospaly and Sarah Haskins were the male and female winners of the 28th annual St. Anthony's Triathlon, topping one of the largest and most competitive pro fields in the Triathlon's history.

St. Anthony's Triathlon Showcases One of It's Largest and Most Competitive Pro Fields to Date

April 27 2011

St. Anthony's Triathlon Showcases One of its Largest and Most Competitive Pro Fields to Date


St. Petersburg, Fla. (April 26, 2011) - After nearly 30 historic years, the 2011 edition of St. Anthony's Triathlon will host its most diverse and competitive professional field of athletes to date. On May 1, some of the sport's greatest athletes from Olympic medalists to World Cup champions will line up to take on the international-distance course in St. Petersburg, Fla. Read more... 

Volunteers Needed for 2011 St. Anthony’s Triathlon

April 21 2011

More than 1,000 Volunteers Needed to Support Athletes

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (April 21, 2011) - Approximately 4,000 individuals and 125 relay teams will compete in the 2011 St. Anthony's Triathlon in downtown St. Petersburg April 29 - May 1. St. Anthony's Triathlon is recruiting a team of dedicated volunteers to assist these competitors as they swim, bike and run to the finish. Read more ...

UPDATED--Traffic Delays Expected During

April 21 2011

St. Petersburg Residents Advised To Plan For Impact On Various Roads During Race May 1.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (April 20, 2011) - To accommodate for the safety of the athletes and those viewing the race, several roads in downtown and south St. Petersburg will be impacted during the St. Anthony's Triathlon on Sunday, May 1, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Race organizers are advising the community to expect traffic delays and intermittent road closures. Most roads will be open, but traffic will be delayed intermittently and residents are advised to expect delays. Read more ...

St. Anthony's Triathlon Nearing Capacity

April 8 2011

Act Now To Participate In May 1st WTC 5150 Series Event

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (March 17, 2011) - Registration will close soon as the St. Anthony's Hospital Triathlon, one of the premier multi-sport events in the United States, is nearing capacity. Thousands of athletes are set to converge on downtown St. Petersburg for the exciting race weekend, April 29-May 1, 2011. Read more...

St. Anthony's Triathlon Becomes Part of New Global Event Series

October 7 2010

The St. Anthony's Triathlon, one of the best-known Olympic-distance triathlons in the United States, has become part of a new global event series titled 5150 and launched by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). Read more...