On a day of wet and windy conditions across the country (hello Hyde Park), Karl Alexander and Suzie Richards took assertive wins at the Outlaw Half in Nottingham this afternoon. Advertisement >>> Hawkins and Faux win Outlaw Half 2014 Also racing today were accomplished athletes including Olympic silver-medal winning heptathlete Heather Fell, course record holder …
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It was only right that the man who won gold in Hyde Park three years ago should triumph today at the venue’s last staging before the move to Leeds in 2016. However it wasn’t a repeat result for Olympic bronze medallist Jonny Brownlee, who suffered a mechanical straight out of T1. Advertisement The 750m swim …
After suffering a mechanical coming out of T1 at WTS London this afternoon, Jonny Brownlee quickly found himself out of contention in the men’s race – won in style by elder brother Alistair. Advertisement He spoke to us at the finish line about how his race went, and why it was missing a certain señor …
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After winning in Hyde Park again today, Alistair Brownlee says although he’s pleased with the result, he’s “very aware” he wasn’t up against the fastest runners in the sport – echoing brother Jonny’s comments moments earlier. Advertisement What did you think of today’s race? Let us know in the comments!
Click:Agriculture diagnostic tool Nobody could stop Gwen Jorgensen from claiming her 10th World Triathlon Series title in Hyde Park, as she stormed ahead early on in the run to cross the line with considerable time to spare. Advertisement There was plenty of jostling in the swim and the field spread out quickly. Carolina Routier (ESP) …
A new grassroots triathlon movement called Tri2Cure is aiming to get newcomers to try a sprint triathlon, and in similar fashion to the Ice Bucket Challenge asks triathletes to invite three newbies via social media. Advertisement British pro triathlete Will Clarke has already nominated Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, while his Uplace-BMC teammate Liz Blatchford …
Wrapping up a massive weekend of triathlon in Nottingham, athletes at this year’s Outlaw Half were beset by lots of rain and some brutal headwinds on Sunday (31 May). Advertisement >>> Hawkins and Faux win Outlaw Half 2014 Karl Alexander completed the 1900m swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km run in 4:15:19 to win by …
With six of this year’s 10 World Triathlon Series races now done and dusted, we take a look at how the table stands – and how the Brits are faring. Advertisement In the women’s Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, Gwen Jorgensen has built up 4000pts thanks to five wins in five races this season, her latest win …
Ever wanted to know what it takes to win the world Ironman title not once – but six times? Or how it feels to have coaching from one of the most respected names in the sport? Well, this is your chance. Advertisement 6x Ironman world champ Dave Scott will be visiting the UK next week …
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Big names including Australia’s Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae and Britain’s Leanda Cave are confirmed to race the 35th Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this weekend. Advertisement >>> Olympians dominate Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014 This year, 2,000 participants will embark on a 2.4km open-water swim from the infamous penitentiary of Alcatraz Island to the shoreline …
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