DAV.TJ Ironman/Ironwoman Triathlon/Duathlon Recap: A Day of Resilience and Triumph
On December 8th, 2024, the DAV.TJ running club successfully hosted its Ironman/Ironwoman Triathlon/Duathlon event, bringing together over 20 enthusiastic participants! 🌍🏃♂️🏊♀️🚴♀️ We are especially thrilled to share that almost half of the athletes were women 👩🦱💪, marking a huge step forward in inclusivity for endurance sports. Member athletes joined from all over the world, including Khujand (Tajikistan), Russia, Serbia, and Cassidy’s family from Canada who is currently residing in Tajikistan for over a decade! 🇹🇯🇷🇺🇷🇸🇨🇦
This year’s event was monumental for another reason: many participants, especially women, completed their first-ever triathlon or duathlon! 🥳 Their sheer willpower and resilience shone through, inspiring everyone involved. 🌟 Despite challenging weather, including the first snowfall in Tajikistan ❄️🌨️, wet roads, and slippery conditions, the participants never gave up. For those cycling and running outdoors, the cold and snowy paths only fueled their drive to finish strong. 🚴♂️🏃♀️
A standout accomplishment came from Sergey Shulgin, who completed the Olympic version: a 1500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike ride, and a half-marathon. 🏅💪 His dedication was an inspiration to all. Meanwhile, from Khujand, Nadezhda and Sultonjon proudly earned their duathlete titles, proving that hard work and perseverance always pay off. 🥳👏Among them was 15-year-old Kyle Cassidy, who completed the Sprint version with admirable energy and determination. 👏✨
Even athletes in Russia and Serbia braved extreme cold 🥶❄️ to participate remotely. Despite freezing fingers and numb feet, Farhodand Shohrukh displayed extraordinary grit, completing their duathlons and embodying the spirit of endurance sports. 🌟👊 Their efforts showed that no matter where you are, the Ironman/Ironwoman spirit knows no bounds.
DAV.TJ would also like to express heartfelt gratitude to Bobojon Iskandari, head of the Sport Complex “GYM Shahraki Donishjuyon”, for his incredible support. 🙏🏋️♂️🏊 He generously provided gym and pool access to all participants in Dushanbe, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for the event. His commitment to fostering a healthy nation and strong youth is truly commendable. 👏🇹🇯
We highly recommend anyone seeking fitness opportunities to check out “GYM Shahraki Donishjuyon,” located inside the National State University (also known as Jazira). 📍💪
🎉 Congratulations to all participants on earning their Duathlete and Triathlete titles! 🏆👏 Your perseverance, passion, and spirit have inspired us all. This event was a testament to the power of community, determination, and the love for sports. Let’s continue this momentum and make the next event even bigger and better! 🚀💪
Triathlon (slide 👉to see) | ||||
Super Sprint (400m/10K/2.5K) | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
Nazira (F) | 0:22:22 | 0:29:35 | 0:26:14 | 1:18:11 |
Saodat (F) | 0:19:07 | 0:32:35 | 0:18:07 | 1:09:49 |
Sprint (750m/20K/5K) | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
Farrukh (M) | 0:44:58 | 1:15:57 | 0:32:23 | 2:33:18 |
Hamrozjon (M) | 0:20:02 | 1:05:00 | 0:34:00 | 1:59:02 |
Kathryn (F) | 0:16:38 | 1:01:31 | 0:28:57 | 1:47:06 |
Kyle (M) | 0:22:00 | 1:05:00 | 0:28:00 | 1:55:00 |
Night Runner (M) | 0:44:52 | 0:50:28 | 0:22:30 | 1:57:50 |
Olim (M) | 0:39:18 | 1:14:36 | 0:34:12 | 2:28:06 |
Rustam (M) | 0:15:24 | 0:46:20 | 0:30:00 | 1:31:44 |
Olympic (1500m/40K/10K) | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
Firuz (M) - 20K bike only | 0:47:41 | 0:56:13 | 1:06:00 | 2:49:54 |
Sergey (M) | 0:37:54 | 1:42:49 | 0:53:53 | 3:14:36 |
Wayne (M) | 0:30:26 | 1:33:00 | 0:49:46 | 2:53:12 |
Duathlon | ||||
Super Sprint | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
Dilafruz (F) 2.5K🏃🏻♀️>10K🚴♀️ | 0:00:00 | 0:27:50 | 0:24:08 | 0:51:58 |
Nigina (F) 400m🏊♀️>2.5K🏃🏻♀️ | 0:19:08 | 0:00:00 | 0:14:33 | 0:33:41 |
Zarina (F) 2.5K🏃🏻♀️>10K🚴♀️>2.5K🏃🏻♀️ | 0:00:00 | 1:04:00 | 0:42:07 | 1:46:07 |
Duathlon Sprint | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
Mirzodaler (M) 20K🚴🏻♂️>5K🏃🏻♂️ | 0:00:00 | 1:05:59 | 0:34:33 | 1:40:32 |
Nadezhda (F) 5K🏃🏻♀️>750m🏊♀️ | 0:35:30 | 0:00:00 | 0:31:08 | 1:06:38 |
Odil (M) 20K🚴🏻♂️>5K🏃🏻♂️ | 0:00:00 | 0:46:34 | 0:37:37 | 1:24:11 |
Shahnoza (F) 10K🚴♀️>5K🏃🏻♀️ | 0:00:00 | 0:29:09 | 0:40:42 | 1:09:51 |
Shohrukh (M) 20K🚴🏻♂️>5K🏃🏻♂️ | 0:00:00 | 1:12:34 | 0:28:00 | 1:40:34 |
Sultonjon (M) 20K🚴🏻♂️>5K🏃🏻♂️ | 0:00:00 | 1:32:16 | 0:33:32 | 2:05:48 |
Yuldosh (M) 20K🚴🏻♂️>10K🏃🏻♂️ | 0:00:00 | 1:08:27 | 0:51:05 | 1:59:32 |
Duathlon Olympic | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
Farhod (M) 40K🚴🏻♂️>10K🏃🏻♂️ | 0:00:00 | 2:03:00 | 0:56:18 | 2:59:18 |
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