1. Yokohama not so hot as an Olympic dry run: The Japanese city lies less than a 40km bike leg from Tokyo and its course profile – essentially pan-flat – resembles what triathletes can expect at next year’s Olympics. Acclimatising to the time and cultural differences will provide valuable experience, but one factor that Yokohama…
Read moreBkool & Challenge Family Triathlon Series Launch the Challenge Cup
As part of its partnership agreement with the Challenge Family Triathlon Series, Bkool is organising a special online competition called the Challenge Cup, running from May 30 to June 27. Advertisement The Challenge Cup is an online competition based on the actual bike circuits of four Challenge Family events. Ride all four events and come…
Read moreBkool & Challenge Family Triathlon Series Launch the Challenge Cup
As part of its partnership agreement with the Challenge Family Triathlon Series, Bkool is organising a special online competition called the Challenge Cup, running from May 30 to June 27. Advertisement The Challenge Cup is an online competition based on the actual bike circuits of four Challenge Family events. Ride all four events and come…
Read moreAli Brownlee to make his Ironman debut in Ireland
On 23rd June all triathlon eyes will be on the double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee as he takes on the full distance for the first time ever at Ironman Cork. How Brownlee fares here could indicate what the future holds for arguably the greatest short-course triathlete in history. And so far indications are good for the Brit…
Read moreAli Brownlee to make his Ironman debut in Ireland
On 23rd June all triathlon eyes will be on the double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee as he takes on the full distance for the first time ever at Ironman Cork. How Brownlee fares here could indicate what the future holds for arguably the greatest short-course triathlete in history. And so far indications are good for the Brit…
Read moreGeorgia Taylor-Brown wins first-ever WTS in Leeds
GB’s Georgia Taylor-Brown took a home win today in Leeds at the fourth round of the World Triathlon Series. The 25-year-old Leeds resident held off strong competition from the series leader, Katie Zaferes, to claim her first-ever WTS win while teammate Jess Learmonth made it a GB sandwich to finish third on the podium. Advertisement…
Read moreGeorgia Taylor-Brown wins first-ever WTS in Leeds
GB’s Georgia Taylor-Brown took a home win today in Leeds at the fourth round of the World Triathlon Series. The 25-year-old Leeds resident held off strong competition from the series leader, Katie Zaferes, to claim her first-ever WTS win while teammate Jess Learmonth made it a GB sandwich to finish third on the podium. Advertisement…
Read moreJacob Birtwhistle wins first-ever WTS in Leeds
Australia’s Jacob Birtwhistle held off the strongest men’s field in recent history today to take his first World Triathlon Series win in his long career. While proving a difficult day for local heroes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, the Leeds course delivered up further podium places for the USA’s Matthew McElroy with silver and multiple world…
Read moreJacob Birtwhistle wins first-ever WTS in Leeds
Australia’s Jacob Birtwhistle held off the strongest men’s field in recent history today to take his first World Triathlon Series win in his long career. While proving a difficult day for local heroes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, the Leeds course delivered up further podium places for the USA’s Matthew McElroy with silver and multiple world…
Read moreUltra-runner Paul Tierney begins record attempt in memory of triathlete Chris Stirling
All eyes in the endurance sports world were on Keswick in the Lake District this morning (Friday June 14th) as ultra-runner Paul Tierney began his attempt at a new record time for summiting all 214 of Alfred Wainwright’s Lake District peaks in one go. Paul is running in memory of his friend and fellow endurance…
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