Britain’s Emma Pooley wins Challenge Philippines

Just six months after retiring from professional cycling, Britain’s Olympic silver medallist Emma Pooley claimed gold at long-distance triathlon Challenge Philippines last weekend despite some hot and challenging conditions. Advertisement Just thought you should know @PooleyEmma is still kicking ass on a bike. With that swim & run stuff on either side. pic.twitter.com/SNAwj21vZV — Kathryn Read more about Britain’s Emma Pooley wins Challenge Philippines[…]

SenseCore Racing Team, assemble

SenseCore, a maker of wearable sports technology based in Zürich, has formed a new multisport squad comprised of seven talented elite and amateur athletes, including six Brits and one Aussie. Advertisement The SenseCore Racing Team, which has been assembled to cover all triathlon distances from short course racing to iron distance racing as well as Read more about SenseCore Racing Team, assemble[…]

Javier Gomez wants Challenge Triple Crown PLUS the WTS title

With a million dollars up for grabs, Spain’s Javier Gomez has revealed that he wants to race all three races in the Challenge Triple Crown this year, in addition to defending his WTS title – but not the 70.3 Worlds.  Advertisement Speaking to 220 from the Canary Islands where he’s been training for this weekend’s Read more about Javier Gomez wants Challenge Triple Crown PLUS the WTS title[…]

Desert duel: Can Raelert stop Gomez?

Javier Gomez and Michael Raelert haven’t raced one another for over five years and Germany’s Challenge Bahrain champion couldn’t even recall the last set-to, a non-drafting race in 2009 in Los Angeles where the four-time ITU world champion came out on top. Advertisement The rare head-to-head of the two foremost middle distance triathletes in the Read more about Desert duel: Can Raelert stop Gomez?[…]

Dubai draft ruling promises Potts of gold

It’s impossible to dismiss the $300,000 prize purse and promise of further riches from events in Oman and Bahrain that has attracted over 100 of the world’s best triathletes to Challenge Dubai. Advertisement But an additional appeal has been the altering of a technical ruling that is the ongoing cause off much angst to many Read more about Dubai draft ruling promises Potts of gold[…]

Will Clarke showing Middle Eastern promise

Will Clarke tackles his first race in the Middle East tomorrow confident that under new coach Mark Pearce he’s in his best shape for years. Advertisement The Leicestershire triathlete joins a host of the world’s best non-drafting racers as well as a strong British contingent of Fraser Cartmell, Daniel Halksworth, David McNamee, Ritchie Nicholls and Joe Read more about Will Clarke showing Middle Eastern promise[…]

220 Triathlon Show – your 2015 season starts here!

This year’s 220 Triathlon Show is bigger and better than ever and packed with everything you need for a fantastic 2015 race season. Advertisement The event runs from Friday 27 February to Sunday 1 March at Sandown Park in Surrey – make sure you don’t miss anything with our essential guide to the event’s highlights… Read more about 220 Triathlon Show – your 2015 season starts here![…]