Taiwan News
Date: 2015-09-03
By: Jocylin FC, Taiwan News, Staff Reporter
Emma Snowsill, an Australian professional triathlete and Olympics gold
medalist, will participate in Tian Li Triathlon Competition in Yilan this weekend. This is the first time an Olympic medalist attends a triathlon competition in Taiwan.
Tian Li Triathlon Competition, sponsored by Columbia Threadneedle Investments and PineBridge Investments, has invited Emma Snowsill to attend the opening ceremony and run the race with Taiwanese triathletes. Snowsill is a world renowned triathlete. She will team up with two other employees of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
In the press conference, Snowsill generously shared her wisdom and experience with the young aspiring triathletes. She said the difficulties in triathlon are time management and funding. In Australia, fortunately, triathlon is supported by the platforms. Moreover, athletes should time themselves accordingly to avoid the possibility of over training. [FULL STORY]