With just a few days to go until the paratriathlon and age group racing gets underway for the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships, amateur competitors from across the globe are making their way to Australia’s Gold Coast.

ITU is committed to ensuring that triathlon fans can follow all the ITU race action and highlights, no matter what country they live in of the entire Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championships Grand Final Gold Coast. Below is a list of services available for all Age Group triathlon fans worldwide, including details of how friends and families can follow the progress of their favourite athletes online.

Age Group Media Services
• TriCast - find out where to watch the racing here, on both the ITU website and national TV broadcasters here.

• Live Timing – Follow your athlete live as they race against competitors from all continents.

• Live Finish Video – Have your fans follow you through the timing system and then watch you live as you cross the line at the ITU Triathlon World Championships all the way Down Under.

• On Demand Finish Video – Want to see your finish again and again? Simply type your name and relive your moment of glory. Available several days post event.

• Results Posted to triathlon.org – Your times are recorded in the ITU history databanks and displayed forever.

• Action Pictures - Professional photographers will be based throughout the course to capture shots of every athlete.

• Gallery of Best Shots on triathlon.org – Elite photographer Delly Carr will be out on course to capture the best of the Age Group event.

• Age Group Video Highlights – Keep an eye out for the ITU TV crew and be part of our Age Group highlights and in with a chance of being featured in our TV show.

• MyStory – Send us your story of your journey to the Triathlon World Championships and be in with a chance of winning prize packs. Click here for more details.