Back in May this year we reported on the launch of a unique new two-day event, that will be held on a private island in the Bahamas this November (see the original story here). Click Here: Hurricanes Rugby Jersey Advertisement Organised by race directors and pro triathletes Luke McKenzie and Beth Gerdes, the race promises Read more about Island House Invitational Triathlon: start list confirmed[…]
This Sunday at 9am Hawaii-time, the Scotland born, San Diego-based Lesley Paterson will take to the Pacific waters of Honokahua Bay as one of the favourites to steal Flora Duffy’s crown as the reigning Queen of all-things off road. Advertisement Yet Paterson’s journey to the 20th anniversary race of the Xterra World Championships in Maui, Read more about Lesley Paterson ready for Maui[…]
Josiah Middaugh and Flora Duffy were the winners of the 20th Xterra off-road Triathlon World Championships in Kapalua, Maui yesterday. Advertisement Middaugh won the men’s title at the 15th time of asking, becoming the first American to take top spot since Michael Tobin in 2000. ITU star Duffy capped of a perfect Xterra season with Read more about Xterra World Championships: Josiah Middaugh and Flora Duffy take titles[…]
Always Aim High Events have announced that entries for the Anglesey Sandman Triathlon are now open. The North Wales-set triathlon, which takes place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 2016, is expected to sell-out quickly, with athletes advised to secure their place here. Advertisement From the makers of the Slateman, the Anglesey Sandman was first launched in Read more about Enter Sandman! Entries now open[…]
British Triathlon’s Olympic Nomination Committee has confirmed the pre-selection of four triathletes, subject to form, fitness and eligibility, for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games next summer. Official selection to Team GB will be announced by the British Olympic Association (BOA) next June. Advertisement Non Stanford and Vicky Holland met the Automatic Qualification criteria of the Read more about Brownlees bag Rio slots[…]
After three days of racing over various formats, current WTS champs Javier Gomez and Gwen Jorgensen further cemented their position as the top triathletes in the world at the moment, with convincing overall victories at the Island House Invitational Triathlon. Advertisement With prize money awarded for each individual race, the fastest overall swimmers, cyclists, and Read more about Island House Triathlon: Gomez and Jorgensen take overall titles[…]
The CEP Winter Ballbuster is an event steeped in history and tradition – this was the 26th year for the notoriously challenging duathlon event that pits athletes against Box Hill five times. One of the toughest endurance tests in the UK, the event demands an 8 mile run, followed by 24 miles on the bike, with a Read more about Greenleaf and Moult take the BallBuster[…]
Organisers of the Outlaw Triathlon, One Step Beyond, have confirmed a new Outlaw Half event will take place on 3rd July 2016. Advertisement The race, covering a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and half-marathon run, will run as well as the sold-out Half event at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham on 29th May. The new Read more about Outlaw Middle Distance Triathlon: two races confirmed for 2016[…]
The triathlon community has been left reeling following the news that Laurent Vidal, the former ITU star and coach to New Zealand triathlete Andrea Hewitt, has died aged just 31. Advertisement Vidal passed away in New Zealand, and it’s thought that Hewitt was with him at the time. Hewitt has now flown to France to Read more about French Triathlete Laurent Vidal dies aged 31[…]
The latest issue of 220 Triathlon magazine went on sale today, featuring in-depth interviews with the top athletes from the 2015 Ironman World Championships. Advertisement Other highlights in this month’s issue include: Women’s guide to tri Essential specialised advice and tips for women thinking of setting off on the great adventure that is triathlon Gear focus: Bio gear We Read more about December issue of 220 Triathlon on sale now[…]