Gossage wins Ironman UK for third time

Britain’s, and 220’s columnist, Lucy Gossage has successfully defended her Ironman UK title in Bolton at the weekend, while in the men’s pro race Kirill Kotsegarov was the victor. Advertisement  Fresh from the Ironman European championship in Frankfurt just 2 weeks ago, Katja Konschak, was first out of the water but was quickly wheeled in Read more about Gossage wins Ironman UK for third time[…]

Exercise found to improve memory

Scientists from the  Center for Brain Health Research at The University of Texas have found aerobic exercise has been found to improve memory  Advertisement For the study 36 sedentary adults ages 56-75 years were randomly put into either a cognitive training or a physical training group. They then followed a training programme for 12 weeks while Read more about Exercise found to improve memory[…]

Oravaman in pictures

Fancy a triathlon in Slovakia? Slovakia’s Oravaman triathlon, one of the most beautiful triathlons in Central Europe, is 133km race that includes a 90km bike leg and a 21 km run with a total 3300m elevation… Advertisement Check out the gallery above and start booking your place for 2017 now… Click Here: liverpool mens jersey

Ironman races to be shown on television

Viewers can enjoy an exclusive, inside look at the most gruelling long distance races on the planet, as the world’s best triathletes are pushed to their limits by a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile ride and 26.2-mile run, all contested in a variety of demanding conditions and altitudes. Advertisement Qualifying races for the 2016 Ironman World Championship Read more about Ironman races to be shown on television[…]

Paratriathletes heading to world champs in Rotterdam

The paratriathletes hoping to bring back golds include defending world champion, Lauren Steadman. Steadman, who has been unbeaten for more than two years, but will face fierce competition from  up-and-coming Grace Norman, USA, was second to her last year and could challenge her in the PT4 event. Advertisement  The line up include Britain’s four current European Read more about Paratriathletes heading to world champs in Rotterdam[…]

Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland week after Roth

A week after winning Challenge Roth and posting the third fastest Iron-distance time ever the Swiss triathlete Daniela Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland in 8:51:50, a new course record. Advertisement “My strategy was to go easy,” said Ryf after the race, “but Celine [Schaerer ] was going so good in the swim, I just had to Read more about Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland week after Roth[…]

ITU says yes to Russian triathletes

Following Sunday’s news that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will leave it up to each of the individual international sporting federations on whether to allow Russian athletes to compete in their sports at the Olympic Games, the International Triathlon Union have decided to allow Russian athletes to compete in the triathlon races on 18 and Read more about ITU says yes to Russian triathletes[…]

How Jan Frodeno broke world record at Roth

7 hours, 35 minutes and 39 seconds; on Sunday 17 July at Challenge Roth Jan Frodeno made triathlon history by destroying the previous long distance world record. Eclipsing the 2011 mark set by Andreas Raelert by an incredible margin of nearly six minutes, the German triathlete led through nearly the entire 226 km course in Read more about How Jan Frodeno broke world record at Roth[…]