Triathlon New Zealand‘s High Performance Director, Mark Elliott has resigned his role, effective at the end of this month.
Elliott, who was formerly Performance Director from 2000-2004 returned to the organisation last year. A release from Triathlon NZ notes that ‘He leaves after helping guide the organisation in a new direction following major changes to the sport that sees Olympic and World Championship focus move from the traditional standard distance event to much shorter race formats – sprint and mixed team relay racing.’
Elliott said he had always intended that his second term with Triathlon New Zealand would be a short-term involvement. He leaves having delivered a number of outstanding results, including a Bronze Medal at the Commonwealth Games in the Mixed Relay and Tayler Reid just this month winning the Men’s U23 title at the ITU Grand Final.
“It has been a time of significant change with new race formats bringing exciting elements to the sport, along with new opportunities,” said Mark Elliott. “I wish Triathlon New Zealand, the athletes and dedicated coaches all the best going forward.”
He continued, “There is a dedicated group of great athletes and coaches striving for success on the world stage, I look forward to seeing them deliver for New Zealand in the future.”
Triathlon NZ Chief Executive Claire Beard said; “I thank Mark for his contribution to the sport and wish him all the best for his next endeavour. We will now undertake a process to fill the High Performance Director role.”
