The ITU has just revealed the nominations for its first-ever ITU Hall of Fame, with British athletes Spencer Smith and Simon Lessing among those shortlisted.
A total of 25 people have been named, including 11 elite women such as Erin Baker (NZL) and Emma Snowsill (AUS), and 11 elite men including Mark Allen (USA) and Chris McCormack (AUS).
There are also three nominations for the Lifetime Achiever award. Up to nine of those nominated will be inducted at the 2014 WTS Grand Final in Edmonton, Canada this September:
Elite Women
Elite Men
Lifetime Achiever
Erin Baker, NZL
Mark Allen, USA
Gunnar Ericsson, SWE
Emma Carney, AUS
Rob Barel, NED
Chiharu Igaya, JPN
Vanessa Fernandez, POR
Brad Beven, AUS
Les McDonald, CAN
Jackie Gallagher, AUS
Hamish Carter, NZL
Loretta Harrop, AUS
Simon Lessing, GBR
Siri Lindley, USA
Chris McCormack, AUS
Barb Lindquist, USA
Peter Robertson, AUS
Michellie Jones, AUS
Spencer Smith, GBR
Carol Montgomery, CAN
Miles Stewart, AUS
Karen Smyers, USA
Greg Welch, AUS
Emma Snowsill, AUS
Simon Whitfield, CAN
ArrayOver the past few months we’ve spoken to some of those nominated for our own Legends Of Tri series as part of 220 Triathlon’s own 25th anniversary celebrations, including Spencer Smith, Mark Allen and most recently Simon Lessing.
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