Island House Invitational Triathlon pulls world’s best triathletes to Bahamas

A unique new two-day event will be held on a private island in the Bahamas this November, called the Island House Invitational Triathlon and counting 20 of the world’s best athletes including reigning ITU champ Gwen Jorgensen.  Advertisement Race directors and pro triathletes Luke McKenzie and Beth Gerdes are promising a $500,000 prize purse, to Read more about Island House Invitational Triathlon pulls world’s best triathletes to Bahamas[…]

British paratriathletes take on world’s best in Madrid this Sunday

Four of Britain’s top paratriathletes will be racing at the third World Paratriathlon Event of 2015 in Madrid this Sunday (10 May), where they’ll face stiff competition from some of the world’s best. Advertisement >>> Dates confirmed for 2015 World Paratriathlon Events Joe Townsend goes in the Men’s PT1 race (category definitions below) to open his Read more about British paratriathletes take on world’s best in Madrid this Sunday[…]

Tallington Lakes Triathlon coming to South Lincolnshire this summer

Hundreds of triathletes are expected for the first Tallington Lakes Triathlon in South Lincolnshire this summer, taking place near Stamford on Sunday 5 July 2015.  Advertisement An open-water event, the organisers say a spring-fed lake guarantees beautifully clear, warm water for first timers finding their comfort zone or seasoned triathletes hunting their new personal best Read more about Tallington Lakes Triathlon coming to South Lincolnshire this summer[…]

Kent schoolkids head to Hever Castle for triathlon roadshow

Hundreds of Kent primary schoolchildren will be taking part in a triathlon roadshow at Hever Castle this summer, involving a day of training and culture organised by the hosts of the Castle Triathlon Series. Advertisement Eights schools will be taking part on 8 July by inviting 400 kids aged 8-11 to the roadshow, described as Read more about Kent schoolkids head to Hever Castle for triathlon roadshow[…]

British University, College and Schools Sprint Triathlon Championships 2015 report

Hundreds of entrants battled monsoon-like conditions at the British University, College and Schools Sprint Championships last weekend, with Cardiff Metropolitan Uni students Sam Wade and Zoe Thomas eventually taking individual honours.  Advertisement The morning’s racing started with glorious sunshine at St Mary’s Sports Centre in Calne, Wiltshire; unfortunately this proved to be the calm before Read more about British University, College and Schools Sprint Triathlon Championships 2015 report[…]

Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid take paratriathlon bronze in Madrid

British paratriathletes Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid both picked up bronze medals at the Madrid ITU World Paratriathlon Event yesterday (Sunday 10 May), while teammate Joe Townsend just missed out by finishing fourth. Advertisement Lewis, who is a single leg amputee, had arguably the best race of his career in the PT2 classification (definitions below). Read more about Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid take paratriathlon bronze in Madrid[…]

Sebastian Kienle completes Bahrain Endurance 13 squad

Germany’s Kona champion Sebastian Kienle has joined the new Bahrain Endurance 13  triathlon squad, completing a very strong lineup that also includes reigning ITU world champion Javier Gomez and 70.3 world champ Daniela Ryf. Advertisement Team manager Chris McCormack says, “We tried to keep it a surprise to the end, but there’s no one else Read more about Sebastian Kienle completes Bahrain Endurance 13 squad[…]

Rio 2016 test event: 11 British triathletes named

British Triathlon has confirmed the eleven names to take part in the Rio 2016 triathlon test event taking place this August, with Tom Bishop and Aaron Harris the two final names to confirmed after a selection panel meeting last week. Advertisement >>> Rio 2016 test events confirmed for August 2015 Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee were Read more about Rio 2016 test event: 11 British triathletes named[…]