Bahrain Endurance 13 name their newest members

Yesterday, on the Bahrain Endurance 13 Instagram page, it was announced that Canadian Brent McMahon, Brit Jodie Cunnama and American Ben Hofmann would not be competing for the team in 2019. All three triathletes had been members of the team since its inception in 2015.

Today, the Bahrain professional triathlon team has announced the additions of Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR), Vincent Luis (FRA) and Lauren Parker (AUS).

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A special thank you to these three incredible athletes. ? ⠀ @bhoffmanracing | @jodiestar | @tribrentmcmahon ⠀ They have been a huge part of our team, and their contribution immeasurable. Their incredible feats racing have been equally matched by their commitment to our team ideals, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, and inspiring others through triathlon. ⠀ They have given so much of their time and energy to our ideals over the years, and leave us knowing they have made an impact and leave a legacy. ⠀ We wish them all the very best for 2019 and will always be cheering for them. ? ⠀ ? Delly Carr – Sports Photographer

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Kristian Blummenfelt

In 2018, the Norwegian was competitive on both the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the Ironman 70.3 circuit. He began 2018 with a second-place finish at the World Triathlon Series event in Bermuda and followed it up with podium finishes at WTS Edmonton, Montreal and World Cup Lausanne.

Related: Blummenfelt’s new 70.3 world best time

To close out the 2018 tri season, Blummenfelt won the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship in Bahrain. In the process of winning the race, Blummenfelt also set a world best 70.3 time of 3:29:04.

Vincent Luis

In 2018, the French triathlete proved his talent on the ITU circuit and is being marked as a favourite for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The highlight of Luis’ season came at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Gold Coast, Australia, where he won and beat the world champion, Mario Mola (ESP).

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Welcome @vincentluistri ? ⠀ Luis was on the 2018 mixed relay world championship-winning team from France. The junior World and European champion also clinched the #2 World Triathlon ranking last year by winning the final race on the Gold Coast. He is the series leader in Super League Triathlon, showing versatility, grit, and winning killer instinct on its unique formats and courses. ⠀ ? @joolsbeardon

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Related: Mola completes the hat-trick and Luis wins Grand Final

Lauren Parker

The Australian paratriathlete reached the podium in all of her races in 2018, including a third-place finish at the Grand Final. Parker also won the bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in April.

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We’re thrilled to announce @laurenparker2127 to the team ? ⠀ She went from elite triathlete to elite paratriathlete, approaching training and competition with the same fire she has always had as a former junior swimmer who turned professional after placing second in the 25-29 age group at the 2015 Ironman World Championship. Two years ago a freak cycling accident broke her spine — but not her spirit. A year later, she took bronze for Australia at the Commonwealth Games paratriathlon. She also won bronze at the world final on the Gold Coast six weeks after undergoing spinal surgery. ⠀ ? @joolsbeardon

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The team also includes Jan Frodeno, Daniela Ryf, Javier Gomez, Alistair Brownlee, Terenzo Bozzone, Ben Kanute, David Plese, Ashley Gentle and Holly Lawrence.