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Javier Gomez Noya

Triathlon

Gomez finished 2007 ranked no. 1 in the world, and was crowned BG Triathlon World Cup Series champion. It was the second straight overall title for Gomez, an award that earned him a $40,000 bonus in 2007. At one point he finished on the podium in 15 straight races, and he has won nine World Cup events. The all-time record for World Cup victories is 11, by Canada’s Simon Whitfield. Gomez has had to battle his own government’s sport governing body, which forced him to lose his international sporting license. According to Reuters, Spain rescinded the document in 2000 due to what he termed an abnormal heart valve. It took him until 2003 to win back the license with the h...

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Recent Triathlon News

  • Tough Win: Javier Gomez Noya Victorious at Sydney Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU Event

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    Posted about 2 years ago by Andrew De Lara

    Javier Gomez Noya isn’t gonna’ forget this one. Ever. Oakley’s star triathlete emerged with a big victory at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series in Sydney after charging back from a bike crash during the race. A heavy downpour of rain smashed into the course in the second lap of the elite men’s bike – and from then on it almost became a survival of the fittest, particularly when Gomez went down on his bike. But the reigning ITU World Champion courageously battled back, rode the last 10 kilometers by himself then proved his class even further when he managed to power his way into the leading pack.

  • Ironman: Oakley’s Prominence at World Championships in Kona Highlighted in One Icon Magazine – Issue 2

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    Posted about 2 years ago by Andrew De Lara

    If you’ve ever witnessed the Ironman World Championships in Kona, you’d know one thing. Oakley owns. The O is everywhere: From Ironman week’s “Mayor of Kona” Greg Welch (Oakley’s Triathlon Manager and 1994 Ironman World Champion) and his voice gracing events and worldwide telecasts/webcasts, to our top athletes dominating the competition, to our latest performance eyewear being unveiled at the magical Oakley Athlete Safehouse. Read more about 2010 Women’s Winner Mirinda Carfrae and Oakley’s overall presence in Kona, while stepping into the culture and spirit of the Big O in our latest One Icon Magazine.

  • Oakley Domination at the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon: Julie Dibens Becomes First Repeat Champion

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    Posted about 2 years ago by Elishia Matta

    Oakley was a dominating force at the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon taking six of the top ten spots in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

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