Triathlon: Gemmell still like meat in the CAS sandwich
Banned triathlete Kris Gemmell believes he never should have faced anti-doping proceedings and expects his punishment will be overturned within weeks.
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Triathlon: Gemmell's 15-month ban could soon be quashed
Retired triathlete Kris Gemmell was yesterday banned from sport for 15 months - but his suspension could be overturned in a matter of weeks.
Kris Gemmell banned from sport
Retired triathlete Kris Gemmell has been banned from participating in sport for 15 months after violating anti-doping rules.
Triathalon: Brown not over the hill just yet
Cameron Brown had been asked countless times how long he could keep going as a professional ironman athlete and had always deflected those questions.
Triathlon: Legend asked to further Kiwis' cause
One of triathlon's all-time greats has been approached to help improve the performance of New Zealand's top competitors.
10 toughest sporting events
Athletes are constantly trying to take things further and push themselves to the extreme. Here are 10 of the toughest sporting events in the world.
Stunning Kiwi double at World Champs
It was a stunning day for New Zealand at the ITU Word Triathlon Series Grand Final today as Andrea Hewitt won silver and Nicky Samuels claimed bronze in Edmonton.
Andrew Alderson: Finals vital for funding
Andrew Alderson writes: Triathlon New Zealand's chance for redemption begins at the World Series grand final in Edmonton this morning.
Hewitt hoping for strong end to series on podium
Andrea Hewitt is determined to end her year with a bang at the season-ending world series grand final in Edmonton tomorrow (NZT).
Podium results lift hopes for Edmonton
As a collective pep up, New Zealand's double podium finish in Stockholm early on Sunday served an ideal purpose for this weekend's world series grand final in Edmonton.
Commonwealth Games: Judo throws up case for more money
Judo's case for increased financial assistance was crystallised in the span of six hours yesterday.
Commonwealth Games: Kiwi triathalon medal hopes weigh on Sissons
New Zealand's hopes of taking home a triathlon medal from Glasgow now rest with Ryan Sissons.
Comm Games: Fourth for Hewitt
New Zealand's efforts at the Glasgow Games began in agonising fashion overnight (NZT), with Andrea Hewitt unable to manage a medal in the women's triathlon
Glasgow: NZ Triathletes in peak form
NZ triathletes Tom Davison and Tony Dodds are in peak form and ready to tough out the gruelling triathlon in Glasgow. The triathlete team is head by Commonwealth bronze medallist Andrea Hewitt. New Zealand triathlon team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Women: Andrea Hewitt, Kate McIlroy. Men: Tom Davison, Tony Dodds, Ryan Sissons Reserve (mixed Team relay): Nicky Samuels
Commonwealth Games: Hewitt and Scotsman in line for first medals
A New Zealander is in line to win the first medal of the Commonwealth Games.
Triathlon: Samuels' Glasgow Games ticket still waiting to become official
Nicky Samuels isn't heading for Glasgow, just yet. The Wanaka triathlete has been nominated to the New Zealand Olympic Committee after a review process to overturn her initial naming as a reserve only for the Commonwealth Games team later this year.
Loch likely to pass tests for better water quality
A test event at Strathclyde Loch this weekend is expected to give a green light to improved water quality ahead of the Commonwealth Games triathlon in July.
Triathlete's miracle recovery
New Zealand-based French triathlete Laurent Vidal says it's a miracle he didn't suffer neurological or physical damage when he had a heart attack during training last month.
Triathlon: Chance for Samuels to show her form
Five of the country's leading six triathletes will line up in the third round of the eight-leg world series in Yokohama today.
Cyclist emerges from coma
Triathlete Laurent Vidal has emerged from an induced coma and is showing signs of making a positive recovery from a heart attack suffered in training at the weekend.
Triathlon: Samuels still awaiting word on Games appeal
Triathlete Nicky Samuels' chances of representing NZ at the Commonwealth Games remain in limbo as a decision on her appeal is still pending, 10 days after the team was named.