Ali Brownlee to target Ironman 70.3 Worlds?

In an interview with 220 columnist Tim Heming today, Alistair Brownlee has hinted that he’ll target the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, having successfully defended his Olympic Games title in Rio. Advertisement “I want to win the half-Ironman world champs at some point and that’s the obvious next step to try next year,” …

Running found to improve brain function

Researchers from the University of Arizona compared the brain scans of young male cross country runners to those who haven’t engaged in regular physical activity for at least a year. Participants were aged 18-25 and had comparable body mass index and educational levels. Advertisement Running found to reduce knee inflammation Running: how and why it …

Salvadoran woman who birthed baby into toilet faces murder retrial

San Salvador, El Salvador — A young woman who birthed a baby into a toilet in El Salvador faces a second trial for murder Monday in a case that has drawn international attention because of the country’s highly restrictive abortion laws. Evelyn Beatriz Hernández had already served 33 months of her 30-year sentence when the …

Long Course Weekend comes to Mallorca

Only two weeks after announcing the launch of Long Course Weekend in Jervis Bay, Australia Activity Wales Events have announced it will have another European event in Alcudia, Mallorca in November 2017. Advertisement  The Long Course Weekend, which originated in Wales six years ago, is a three-day sporting festival where athletes swim on Friday, cycle on Saturday …

Warren Buffett investment now a target in U.S.-China trade war

The U.S. Senate and House have passed bills that could effectively ban states and cities from buying railcars and buses from Chinese-owned companies.Warren Buffett is one of the biggest shareholders of Chinese electric vehicle company BYD.Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has made 600% on the investment, but shares of the company have been falling lately.A major Warren …

Ali Brownlee comes 2nd at SPOTY

Alistair Brownlee has come second, behind tennis world number one and 2016 Wimbledon winner Andy Murray, at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In third place was showjumper Nick Skelton who, like the other two, also won gold in Rio. Advertisement The awards were held at a glittering ceremony at the Genting Arena in Birmingham …