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Monday, 16 February 2015 00:10

ED. Rochester pro Ruth Brennan Morrey asked us to post this "Open Letter." We happily agreed to do so.

By Witsup.com

Witsup was a platform created with many missions in mind. One of them was to improve gender equality in all facets of triathlon, which is why we are honoured to present this “open letter” generated by a group of passionate women, penned for the Women For Tri Board of Advisors. Two weeks ago we published part one of a four part series by Sara Gross on gender equality in triathlon (see here), and this week we continue the discussion in more depth, kicking off the week with this open letter. Please note some of the digital signatures at the bottom of this letter, including a host of Supportive Dudes as well – get involved.

As the newly-formed “Women for Tri” Board of Advisors sat down for their first meeting last week, a number of concerned citizens of the triathlon community penned a letter to the board members asking them to consider the question of equal slots for female pros at World...

Championship races. A number of influential people are among the signees including Multiple Ironman Champions and World Champions, Olympians, high profile coaches and industry leaders. READ MORE

As the Board continues to debate the issues, the many who support equality feel that this is a fundamental question of right and wrong. As such, the letter is now an “open letter” inviting all members of the triathlon community to go to www.womenfortri.org to comment and show their support. The authors recognize that it is one of many discussion points on the table for the women on the board and that time is required to discuss all the issues.