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Triathlon

Triathlon
A triathlon is an endurance multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over Sprint, Olympic and Ironman distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall completion time, racing each segment sequentially with the time transitioning between the disciplines included.
Bailee Brown (left), Oscar Coggins, Cade Wright and Robin Elg (back to camera) after capturing National Games mixed-relay silver. Photo: Eugene Lee
Siobhan Haughey

Hong Kong triathlon seeing National Games legacy benefits, rules out Haughey move

Sport introduced to school programmes and competitor numbers increase, but head coach Andrew Wright issues note of caution.

Andrew Wright

Hong Kong triathlon coach to lay down key Olympics message, signpost LA route

2025 National Games

Hong Kong triathlete’s ‘insane’ nerves before city team’s National Games silver

2025 National Games

Hong Kong triathletes hungry for more National Games joy after Coggins’ bronze

City quartet aiming high for mixed relay on Sunday, after Olympian Coggins claims first major Games medal.

Oscar Coggins (left) and coach Andrew Wright on the triathlon podium after Saturday’s individual race. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

National Games, day 6: fencer Ho wins historic sabre silver, Hsieh épée bronze

Aaron Ho equals the best finish of any Hong Kong fencer at a National Games and is the city’s first sabreist to win a medal.

Hong Kong sports

Video | Post reporter trains with Hong Kong triathlon team

Athletes from Hong Kong’s triathlon team are expected to medal at National Games races on November 15 and 16.

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2025 National Games

Twists and turns of bike leg could decide National Games triathlon, Wright says

Triathlete Cade Wright believes compact course on city’s harbourfront could give Hong Kong team an advantage against mainland rivals.

The Hong Kong National Games triathlon squad (from left) Wong Tsz-to, Oscar Coggins, Robin Elg, Hilda Choi, Bailee Brown and Cade Wright. Photo: Handout
2025 National Games

National Games: politics of performance leaves Hong Kong facing triathlon failure

Head coach Andrew Wright says city is leaving talent untapped by not following mainland China’s lead in how to develop athletes.

2025 National Games

From nearly losing a finger to chasing National Games glory for triathlete Choi

Having bounced back from devastating blow on eve of 2023 Asian Games, Choi has unfinished business for Hong Kong.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong beat China and New Zealand to take Asia Triathlon Cup gold

City’s team pip New Zealanders to claim victory in Japan, but their coach issues National Games warning.

(From left) Oscar Coggins, Hilda Choi, Bailee Brown and Robin Elg speak after the race. Photo: TAHKC
2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s National Games triathletes survive tricky Japanese test

Head coach Andrew Wright relieved as city squad emerge from sodden Asia Triathlon Cup intact, Robin Elg and Oscar Coggins impress again.

Oscar Coggins navigates a tricky bike course on his way to finishing sixth in the Asia Triathlon Cup. Photo: TAHKC
2025 National Games

Why China’s Yunnan province is key to Hong Kong triathletes’ National Games bid

Head coach finalising plans for closing stages of Games preparation, including heading to a high-altitude training site in the province.

2025 National Games

Paris Olympian excluded from Hong Kong triathlon squad for National Games

Coaches reveal which six athletes will compete at city’s Harbourfront in November, as well as a high-profile omission.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong Olympian Oscar Coggins says he has formula for National Games success

Triathlete confident over selection following stellar Asia Championships effort, eyeing medal shot on home soil.

Oscar Coggins in action during April’s Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
2025 National Games

Hong Kong triathletes fire National Games warning shots at Asia Championships

Oscar Coggins finishes fourth in Istanbul, with Robin Elg one place further back. Japan’s Takumi Hojo claims gold ahead of Zhang Xiriu.

Oscar Coggins is in pole position for National Games selection after finishing fourth in the Asia Triathlon Championships. Photo: Jonathan Wong
2025 National Games

Asia Triathlon Championships: ‘pressure is on’ Hong Kong to perform, coach says

Andrew Wright acknowledges athletes must deliver after separate training camps in the US, France, Thailand and mainland China.

2025 National Games

Public urged to ‘push Hong Kong to victory’ at National Games

Local support could make the difference, coaches and bosses say as they predict ‘unforgettable atmosphere’.

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2025 National Games

Hong Kong links with mainland Chinese province to chase Games triathlon glory

City’s team establish Yunnan altitude base as squad train around globe ahead of Asian championships and National Games.

Jason Ng (left), in action during the National Games test event, is among the triathletes who will benefit from a new training base in Yunnan. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

British, Japanese rivals key to Hong Kong triathlete’s National Games quest

Robin Elg flourishing at elite French training camp ahead of most important months of young career.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong triathletes face nervy National Games wait after qualification failure

Wong Tsz-to and Bailee Brown seal spots at China National Triathlon Championships, but top trio fall short leaving fate in coach’s hands.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong triathletes set for National Games rehearsal in Chinese championships

Large squad poised for National Championships, with qualification for November’s Games races up for grabs.

Jason Ng (right) is among the Hongkongers who will aim for a National Games berth this weekend. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong snatch triathlon bronze after rival disqualified

Sichuan disqualification lifts Hong Kong into third in Taizhou, but coach plays down result with focus on National Games selection.

Hong Kong’s team of (from left) Wong Tsz-to, Cade Wright, coach Arthur Cheung, Nick Tsang and Tallulah Wright win the bronze in Taizhou. Photo: Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Bailee Brown makes comeback as Hong Kong triathletes compete in Taizhou race

Head coach Andrew Wright content with city team’s showing in Taizhou, Wong Tsz-to and Cade Wright both claim top-10 finishes.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong triathlete Brown to return from injury ordeal in mainland China race

City team sending 16-strong contingent to Asia Triathlon Cup in Taizhou on Saturday, although four prominent figures are skipping event.

Wellness

From ‘cancer man’ at 35 to Ironman less than 2 years later, how he did it

To lose weight after gaining nearly 20kg after blood cancer treatment, Indian policeman Nidhin Valsan set his sights on his first triathlon.

Cancer survivor Nidhin Valsan finishes the 1.9km-long swimming leg of the Ironman 70.3 Goa competition in 2022. Photo: Nidhin Valsan
South Africa

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

Pistorius, 38, was freed from jail in January 2024 after completing more than half his sentence and is on parole until 2029.

Oscar Pistorius competes in a triathlon event, 12 years after murdering his girlfriend and a year after his release on parole, in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Wellness

Why running a race is like making a deal for Hong Kong investment banker

For Sophia Lai, who entered her first aquathlon as a bet after losing drinking games, event prep is about allocating and managing resources.

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2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s triathletes given ultimatum as clock ticks to National Games

None of city’s squad achieve selection for November’s Games at Chengdu World Cup.

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