South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz to retire after Xterra UK

It’s the end of an era for ‘The Caveman’ – South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz says he’ll retire after Xterra UK this weekend (29-30 August). Advertisement >>> Is there any stopping ‘Caveman’ Conrad Stoltz? “I’m pretty sure this it,” says the four-time Xterra world champ. “I don’t have regrets. I’m 41, I had a fantastic career,…

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South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz to retire after Xterra UK

It’s the end of an era for ‘The Caveman’ – South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz says he’ll retire after Xterra UK this weekend (29-30 August). Advertisement >>> Is there any stopping ‘Caveman’ Conrad Stoltz? “I’m pretty sure this it,” says the four-time Xterra world champ. “I don’t have regrets. I’m 41, I had a fantastic career,…

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Ironman buyout reaction: Entry fees, tattoos and feed stations

No sooner had Ironman revealed its new owner this morning than the comments started flying in on social media. Advertisement >>> Ironman bought by China’s Dalian Wanda group for $650 No surprise really – it’s triathlon’s biggest corporate deal yet, and involves arguably the sport’s biggest player, a brand that has gone from a handful…

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Ironman buyout reaction: Entry fees, tattoos and feed stations

No sooner had Ironman revealed its new owner this morning than the comments started flying in on social media. Advertisement >>> Ironman bought by China’s Dalian Wanda group for $650 No surprise really – it’s triathlon’s biggest corporate deal yet, and involves arguably the sport’s biggest player, a brand that has gone from a handful…

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British brothers first to swim length of Cumbria’s River Eden

Yorkshire-born trio the ‘Wild Swimming Brothers’ have become the first people ever to swim the length of the River Eden from its source in the Cumbrian mountains to the sea – a journey of 145km. Advertisement >>> How to conquer any open-water challenge The three siblings Jack, Calum and Robbie Hudson took nine days to…

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Jean-Baptiste Maunier papa : Première photo de son fils, Erza

Le 3 septembre 2019, Jean-Baptiste Maunier devenait papa pour la première fois. L’acteur de 28 ans a accueilli un petit garçon prénommé Ezra avec sa compagne, la charmante Léa Arnezeder. “La plus belle des aventures a commencé. Bienvenue, Ezra, le nouvel amour de nos vies“, annonçait avec candeur l’ancienne star des Choristes sur Instagram. Click…

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Brigitte Bardot fête ses 85 ans : elle dévoile le programme de son anniversaire

Il y a quatre-vingt-cinq ans, la Terre recueillait le premier souffle d’une icône incontestable. Alors qu’elle s’apprête à célébrer son anniversaire, Brigitte Bardot a dévoilé un programme plutôt tranquille dans les colonnes du numéro hors-série exceptionnel d’Ici Paris consacré à l’actrice. Les grandes fêtes, très peu pour elle. Celle qui déchaînait les foules avec ses…

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British brothers first to swim length of Cumbria’s River Eden

Click:candle container Yorkshire-born trio the ‘Wild Swimming Brothers’ have become the first people ever to swim the length of the River Eden from its source in the Cumbrian mountains to the sea – a journey of 145km. Advertisement >>> How to conquer any open-water challenge The three siblings Jack, Calum and Robbie Hudson took nine…

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Opinion: Ironman buyout offers chance of quick PR wins for owners

Following yesterday’s news that Ironman has been bought by a Chinese conglomerate, many commentators have predicted further price rises or worse for the iconic triathlon brand. 220 columnist Tim Heming mulls it over. Advertisement I suppose you can still include chasing a Double Gloucester down Cooper’s Hill, snorkelling a few bogs in Llanwrtyd Wells, and…

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