Following the announcement of the launch of the brand new Global Triathlon Awards, the organisers have today released the shortlist for each of the categories.
The shortlist was compiled from public nominations, which ran from 26 October until 6 November 2022.
The event, which will take place at the Palais de la Mediterranee in Nice, France, on Friday, 20 January 2023, is being supported by World Triathlon, Super League Triathlon and the Professional Triathlete’s Organisation.
Also announced today are the hosts for the evening – Will McCloy, known as the ‘voice of Super League Triathlon’ will MC the event alongside Paula Radcliffe MBE, three-time winner of both the London and New York marathons and an endurance sport legend.
The Global Triathlon Awards shortlist
Best Male Triathlete
Best Female Triathlete
Rookie of the Year
Connor Bentley
Chelsea Sodaro
Kenji Nener
Outstanding Contributor
Sophia Saller, Entrepreneur Tri-Stats
Nicola Dick, British Triathlon Age Group Director Volunteer
Talbot Cox, Video Producer & Triathlon Ambassador
Tanakorn Cheeptumrong, Triathlon Coach
Kelly O’Mara, Former Editor in Chief, Triathlete Magazine USA
The Lifetime Kudos award – Contributor and Pro Triathlete
Winners to be announced at the ceremony.
In addition to the public nominations, which are then scored across two judging rounds via a digital platform followed by an in person judging day, the GTAs will also have the ‘Lifetime Kudos Awards’, which recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport and what will be the ultimate GTA Award to win.
These awards are nominated by judges and decided upon by partners, who discuss and recognise those who have accomplished outstanding contributions towards the triathlon industry and community over a lifetime of achievement.
Best swim product
FORM Smart Swim Goggles
Aquasphere Pantom Neoprene
Deboer Wetsuits Fjord 2.0
Swimtraxx One
Aquasphere Kayenne Pro Goggles
Best bike product
Canyon Speedmax CF8 Disc
Zwift HUB
Ekoi Veloce
Canyon Speedmax CFR Disc
Atom Wattbike
Best run product
On Running Cloud on Monster
Stryd Run Pod
Nopinz Aeroforce X Trisuit
Asics Shoes Metaspeed Edge+
Lever Running Device
Outstanding nutrition product
Precision Fuel & Hydration PF30 Gel
Maurten Hydrogel
Precision Fuel & Hydration PF90 Gel
Sis Beta Fuel
Maurten Drink Mix 320
Outstanding tech product
Lever
Strava
Race Ranger
Fuelin
Supersapiens
Who will be judging the Global Triathlon Awards?
Jordan Blanco, Stephane Diagana, Emma-Kate Lidbury, Tim Don and Chelsea Burns. All winners will be announced on the evening of the awards.
How can I attend the Global Triathlon Awards?
Tables & tickets for the 2023 GTA Ceremony are on sale and can be purchased via globaltriawards.com.
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