Month: July 2021

Rio 2016 triathlon test events confirmed for next August

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The dates are confirmed – triathlon’s test events for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held on 1-2 August next year, with qualification points up for grabs and huge crowds expected. Advertisement The routes will take athletes along Copacabana beach on the restaurant-lined Avenida Atlantica, with the Olympic course also Read more about Rio 2016 triathlon test events confirmed for next August[…]

Comment: Rio 2016 test events may throw a spanner in the works for next year’s WTS schedule

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Following this morning’s news that triathlon’s test events for the Rio 2016 Olympics will take place on 1-2 August next year, 220 columnist Tim Heming offers his thoughts… Advertisement It’s clearly not been easy to secure a date and fix the course for the necessary test event for Rio and the ITU are cutting it Read more about Comment: Rio 2016 test events may throw a spanner in the works for next year’s WTS schedule[…]

Eton Sprints named a qualifying event for 2015 ITU Sprint Worlds

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Eton Dorney – known as one of the flattest and fastest triathlon tracks in the UK – has been chosen to host a qualifying event for the 2015 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships. Click Here: custom stamp die mould Advertisement The Eton Sprints will take place on 23 May next year, sending athletes on Read more about Eton Sprints named a qualifying event for 2015 ITU Sprint Worlds[…]

Live Q&A with Kona queen Mirinda Carfrae

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After back-to-back wins on triathlon’s toughest stage, Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae can rightfully claim to be the world’s best long-course triathlete. Advertisement She’s kindly agreed to join us for a live Q&A at 7.30pm tonight (Wednesday 29 October) to field your questions! Click Here: Borussia Dortmund soccer tracksuit Whether it’s training issues, what went through her Read more about Live Q&A with Kona queen Mirinda Carfrae[…]

Paul Smith 531 cycle wear collection – first look

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Sitting comfortably? This new performance cycling collection from Paul Smith looks superb for the growing ‘cycling chic’ niche, but the prices may give you palpitations. Advertisement The Paul Smith 531 collection uses high-performance Swiss-made Schoeller 3xDRY fabric to fend off water while wicking moisture away from the body, and insulation and breathability is provided by Read more about Paul Smith 531 cycle wear collection – first look[…]

Mirinda Carfrae: “You can never have too many world titles”

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Australia’s all-conquering Kona queen Mirinda ‘Rinny’ Carfrae believes that she ‘still hasn’t reached her ceiling’ in terms of performance, and plans to keep returning to the Big Island. Advertisement Replying to a 220 reader’s question in our live Q&A last night on what her next goals will be in triathlon, she said: “My goal has Read more about Mirinda Carfrae: “You can never have too many world titles”[…]

Fancy a spot on Team Ramsay at Ironman 70.3 Staffs?

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Like him or loathe him, you can’t query Gordon Ramsay’s appetite for triathlon. He may have been forced to pull out of Kona this year, but is now looking for 100 athletes to join his GR100 fundraising team at Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire next June. Advertisement Successful applicants will receive a guaranteed race spot, branded kit Read more about Fancy a spot on Team Ramsay at Ironman 70.3 Staffs?[…]

Who was your good Samaritan this triathlon season?

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We were recently reminded by a reader that sometimes acts of kindness by total strangers are the only reason we can finish what we started on race day. Advertisement With that in mind, we asked our readers on Facebook – who was your good Samaritan this season and why? Here’s what we got back: Advertisement Read more about Who was your good Samaritan this triathlon season?[…]