2008 TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPION HELEN TUCKER TAKES THIRD PODIUM IN THREE RACES IN DES MOINES

2008 World Triathlon Champion and Giant rider Helen Tucker took bronze at the Triathlon World Cup in Des Moines, Iowa, USA in her third podium finish in as many races. Helen currently leads the World Cup and has moved from around 120 in the World at the start of the year into the top 5, with 6 weeks of fantastic results including Silver in Madrid and Gold in Vancouver which saw her become 2008 Triathlon World Champion. She now awaits her official Olympic place.

Also in action were fellow Giant Triathletes Olly Freeman and Liz Blatchford. Racing well in a strong field Olly finished in 11th, with Liz coming in 20 seconds behind Helen to take 5th place.

Further Giant Triathlete news is that 22 year old Irish Triathlete Emma Davis will be riding Giant this summer in Beijing as she competes for Ireland. Emma recently became the first Irish Triathlete to qualify for the Olympic Games when she finished 15th in Vancouver, the best ever display by an Irish Triathlete in the World Championships, all in her first season as a full time athlete.

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