One week on from the Rio 2016 triathlon test event, two-time ITU world champ Helen Jenkins bounced back to win the female elite race at London Triathlon today (Sunday 9th August). Advertisement The Welshwoman finished over a minute ahead of fellow ITU racer Charlotte McShane (AUS), and almost five minutes ahead of bronze medallist Emma …
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With news breaking last week that World Triathlon Corp may be in advanced discussions for a $850m buyout by China’s Dalian Wanda Group, industry watchers say the move could bring yet more global expansion for the Ironman brand – particularly in Asia. Advertisement Reuters has quoted a person ‘familiar with the matter’ as saying that Dalian …
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Want to book your spot at next year’s Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire or 70.3 UK? Better make sure you’re in front of a computer at 1pm today (12 August), as that’s when entries go on sale. Advertisement >>> Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire 2015 – in pics>>> Ironman 70.3 UK 2015 – in pics Entering its second year, …
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Would you like to win a Garmin Forerunner 15 running watch worth £119? Just enter our short online survey and you could be in with a chance. Advertisement The survey is open to everyone, and asks a few simple questions on your use of the 220 Triathlon website and our MyTri training service – it …
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Now London Triathlon’s been and gone, we’re well past the midway point for the 2015 UK triathlon season – it’s time to start lining up some autumn and winter duathlons. Advertisement >>> The state of duathlon – feature The 2015 Human Race Off-Road Series will begin with the WildMan, bringing some testing trail racing to …
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The Detroit round of the ITU World Paratriathlon Series takes place this Sunday (16 August), with five Brits heading out to Motor City to win valuable ranking points before the ITU World Championships. Advertisement >>> Britain’s pioneering approach to elite paratriathlon training Andy Lewis follows on from his medal-winning performance at the Rio Test Event …
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A small group of British paratriathletes had a weekend to remember at the ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Detroit, USA yesterday (17 August), with two golds and two silvers in the bag. Advertisement >>> Three more paratriathlon medal events for Rio Ryan Taylor won gold in the PT2 category, finishing just over a minute ahead …
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With Kona fast approaching, Britain’s Rachel Joyce picked Ironman 70.3 Timberman in New England, USA to get in some race practice before the ‘big dance’ in Hawaii – and left others in her wake with some speedy splits. Advertisement >>> Kona 2014: how the British pros got on in Hawaii As expected, Joyce led the …
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Get ready for some swearing, Hawaii – it looks like Gordon Ramsay is making a return to Big Island for this year’s Ironman World Champs. Advertisement >>> Gordon Ramsay: The adrenaline ‘never stops’ at Ironman 70.3 The ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ star raced Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens on Saturday (15 August) and posted a sub-6hr time with …
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General entries for next year’s World Triathlon Series event in Leeds went on sale at 9am this morning (Tuesday 18 August) – and they’re going to sell like hotcakes, say the organisers. Advertisement >>> Leeds lands 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series event Over 1,500 entries have already been sold to Home Nation members during a …