For their first Elite Sprint Triathlon Championships, the ETU has picked an absolute beaut of a location – the ‘Belle Isle’ in the city of Châteauroux, central France. Advertisement Located only two hours by train from the centre of Paris, the city of Châteauroux has been a venue over the years for French Championship events…
Read moreWhy Clean Protocol drugs testing needs a chance: comment
When Rita Jeptoo successfully defended her Boston and Chicago titles last year, she secured a $500,000 jackpot as the top-ranked female marathon runner in the world. Advertisement The 33-year-old was heralded for reaping the rewards for hard work over a long career, until an A sample from a drugs test taken a fortnight before Chicago…
Read moreWhy Clean Protocol drugs testing needs a chance: comment
When Rita Jeptoo successfully defended her Boston and Chicago titles last year, she secured a $500,000 jackpot as the top-ranked female marathon runner in the world. Advertisement The 33-year-old was heralded for reaping the rewards for hard work over a long career, until an A sample from a drugs test taken a fortnight before Chicago…
Read moreEast Grinstead Triathlon turns 30
From humble beginnings that could be charitably described as ‘experimental’, the East Grinstead Triathlon will be celebrating its thirtieth instalment this May. EGTC member David Pawsey describes its long and colourful history… Advertisement With the explosion in triathlon in the last decade it could be hard for some competitors to imagine a time when the…
Read moreEast Grinstead Triathlon turns 30
From humble beginnings that could be charitably described as ‘experimental’, the East Grinstead Triathlon will be celebrating its thirtieth instalment this May. EGTC member David Pawsey describes its long and colourful history… Advertisement With the explosion in triathlon in the last decade it could be hard for some competitors to imagine a time when the…
Read moreEirias Triathlon entries now open
If you like sea swims and rolling hills on the bike then this one’s for you – the Eirias Triathlon will return to north Wales on 26 September, with a top field expected once again. Advertisement Both race begin with a sea swim at Porth Eirias, with the middle distance+ race involving a 1,900m swim…
Read moreEirias Triathlon entries now open
If you like sea swims and rolling hills on the bike then this one’s for you – the Eirias Triathlon will return to north Wales on 26 September, with a top field expected once again. Advertisement Both race begin with a sea swim at Porth Eirias, with the middle distance+ race involving a 1,900m swim…
Read more220 Theatre back at Sandown Park
Just one week to go until this year’s 220 Triathlon Show! The always-popular 220 Theatre will return with a series of seminars from world-class experts such as record-breaking long distance swimmer Adam Walker and Ironman coach Joe Beer. Advertisement Talks start at 13:00 Friday and run all weekend. For the best experience, you can reserve…
Read more220 Theatre back at Sandown Park
Just one week to go until this year’s 220 Triathlon Show! The always-popular 220 Theatre will return with a series of seminars from world-class experts such as record-breaking long distance swimmer Adam Walker and Ironman coach Joe Beer. Advertisement Talks start at 13:00 Friday and run all weekend. For the best experience, you can reserve…
Read moreChallenge Wanaka 2015 – gallery
Click:wps下载 Perfectly warm and still conditions greeted athletes at Challenge Wanaka last weekend, with New Zealand athletes Dylan McNeice and Gina Crawford picking up their third and sixth victories respectively in the beautiful Southern Alps. Advertisement The men’s race was much closer than 2014 however, with local athlete Dougal Allen pushing hard all the way….
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