Pacific athletes dominate podium as event boosts local triathlon development By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Samoa’s Tyreece Collins delivered a commanding performance to claim gold in the elite men’s race at the 2026 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup, clocking a winning time of 1:06:44 across the standard swim-bike-run format. Collins set the pace early […]
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Triathletes Dazzled by Waters, Warmth in Palau’s 2026 World Triathlon Debut
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (March 21, 2026)— Gliding through waters so clear “it felt like swimming through glass,” Cook Islands triathletes Dave Robati and 16-year-old Olivia Postrzygacz emerged from the 2026 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Palau not just with medals in sight, but with memories that transcended the bike, swim, and run […]
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New Year Starts of Health with Family Fun Ride
Belau Triathlon Federation sponsored a Family Fun Ride, a bike ride for families from Ernguul Park to Belau National Hospital and back on Saturday, January 10th, 2026. The day was fun-packed family day which was made possible by support of Civic Action Team Palau, Palau NOC, and businesses such as Franco’s Store and VIP Guest […]
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PVA, BTF to meet with Taiwan Triathlon group to finalize talks on sports tourism exchange
The Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) and the Belau Triathlon Federation (BTF) are set to meet with the Chinese Taipei Triathlon Association in Taiwan today, September 25, to finalize discussions on the planned sports tourism exchange to be held in Palau next year. PVA Operations and Program Director Kadoi Ruluked told the media that the planned […]
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Cheers as Japanese cyclist found unscathed after reported missing
ATHLETES cheered as a Japanese participant of a triathlon competition, who was reported missing for around two hours, was found safe and sound on Saturday morning, September 1. Rynji Ishikawa, a Japanese who participated in the 40-KM-bike race organized by the Belau Triathlon Federation (BTF), had raised alarm among organizers after he failed to show […]