Gold-bronze for Australia's Emmas while Fernandes takes silver Beijing, China (August 17, 2008) - Australian Emma Snowsill is the new Olympic gold medalist in triathlon, winning on a tough course on a hot day in Beijing today. Vanessa Fernandes finished second to take the silver while Emma Moffatt capped off a stellar day for Australia with the bronze.

AUSTRALIA, Mooloolaba – Under calm and clear conditions triathlon’s best gathered on the Eastern coast of Australia for the season opening BG Triathlon World Cup. At the end of the day it was two of the sport’s stars, Emma Snowsill of Australia and Javier Gomez of Spain, who added to their triathlon hardware collection with wins over stiff competition.