National Championships Head to Seven Regions, Nine States in 2009

USA Triathlon (USAT) has announced the dates and locations for its 2009 National Championship events.

The 11 National Championship events are being held in nine different states and cover seven of USAT's 10 regions, giving members the opportunity to compete against the best in each of the different distances and disciplines.

Four of the locations are serving as hosts for the first time, while the others have a long history of supporting multisport events.

"Athletes can look forward to some new venues but also to returning to a few great venues. All the venues have proven strong support for the sport and a hunger to welcome great athletes into their communities," said USAT National Events Director Jeff Dyrek. "Many of these venues have already been part of a National Championship atmosphere and are eager to welcome athletes back. USAT's National Championships are building a strong tradition and 2009 will continue to provide some of the most competitive fields these athletes will ever face."

USA Triathlon National Championship events provide the ultimate competition for amateur and professional multisport athletes in the United States. For the amateurs, the events not only provide the right to be called a national champion, but also qualifying opportunities to compete with Team USA at International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships. World championship teams are fielded for Short Course Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Long Course Triathlon, Short Course Duathlon, Long Course Duathlon, Aquathlon, and Winter Triathlon.

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2009 USA Triathlon National Championships 

Winter Triathlon 
Mt. Bachelor Triathlon 
Bend, OR 
January 11, 2009

Elite Duathlon 
Powerman Alabama 
Birmingham, AL 
April 19, 2009

Collegiate Triathlon 
Collegiate National Championship 
Lubbock, TX 
April 18, 2009

Short Course Duathlon 
National Duathlon Festival 
Richmond, VA 
April 25, 2009

Long Course Duathlon 
Auburn International Duathlon 
Auburn, CA 
May 31, 2009

Sprint Triathlon 
Pacific Coast Triathlon 
Newport Beach, CA 
July 26, 2009

Physically Challenged Triathlon 
Nautica New York City Traithlon 
New York, NY 
July 26, 2009

Aquathlon 
Lake Logan Triathlon 
Canton, NC 
August 2, 2009

Youth, Youth Elite and Junior Elite Triathlon  
Youth and Junior National Championship 
Colorado Springs, CO 
August 8, 2009

Short Course Triathlon  
Age Group, U23 and Elite National Championship 
Tuscaloosa, AL 
August 22, 2009

USAT Halfmax Championship
Long Course Triathlon / Club
The Red Man Triathlon 
Oklahoma City, OK 
September 19, 2009

About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the national governing body for triathlon - the fastest growing sport in the world - as well as duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,500 races and connects with more than 110,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games, and the Olympic Games.

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