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The official men’s results at Challenge Dubai have changed  from the original finishing order because five  of the leading triathletes were found to have cut the course, including the first three across the line. Advertisement A four-minute penalty was handed down to the offenders with the upshot a reshuffled podium, but Terenzo Bozzone was still…

We held our annual shindig the 220 Awards at Sandown Park last weekend, with hero cyclist Graeme ‘The Flying Scotsman’ Obree our guest speaker. Advertisement Sponsored by sports nutrition brand Elivar, there were twenty categories in all, covering triathlon’s brightest athletes, brands and races from the past year. Our winners were voted for directly by…

British paratriathlete Rhiannon Henry made a stunning debut in South Africa last weekend with a gold in her first ever triathlon, as part of a GB team that picked up six superb medals at the 2015 Buffalo City ITU World Paratriathlon Event. Advertisement Henry was competing in the women’s PT5 category (visually impaired), and finished…

With just a few months to go until the 25th Windsor Triathlon, organisers Human Race have confirmed a new swim route which is expected to be faster and offer athletes new PBs this year. Advertisement The new start will be located further west, close to Windsor Leisure Centre. Unlike previous years the swim will now…

The April 2015 issue of your favourite tri mag is on sale now, featuring a seven-page guide to conquering Ironman with Britain’s Kona hopeful Tim Don, an explainer of which tri gear really makes you faster, wetsuit buying guide and lots more. Advertisement Highlights in this month’s issue include: Conquer Ironman – take on 226km…

After three packed days of seminar sessions, product demos, endless pool coaching, awards, sportives and a guest appearance from a Pussycat Doll, the 220 Triathlon Show closed its doors last Sunday for another 12 months. Advertisement Let’s take a look at some of the highlights… Exhibition Click Here: south sydney rabbitohs shirt Seminars Awards Sportive…

The Bavarian city of Regensburg – one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful – is to host a new Challenge Family long-distance triathlon in the summer of next year, finishing in the Cathedral Square of the Old Town. Advertisement The action will start on 14 August 2016 with a 3.8km swim in Lake Guggenberger, located…

David Weir, a British paratriathlete with six Olympic golds to his name, has said that the new Para Tri Series being launched today by fellow Paralympian Sophia Warner is a “great opportunity” for disabled people to have fun and take part in triathlon. Advertisement Speaking to broadcaster Chris Evans on the Radio 2 breakfast show…

How does it feel to be racing in the WTS for the first time? Advertisement Exciting and a bit scary as well at the same time! I’m really lucky to train alongside Non and the rest of the athletes in Leeds. The chance to get on the start line with those girls is what you…

Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt spoke to us at the 220 Triathlon Show last weekend about why she’s decided to do the super-sprint race at ITU Hyde Park this May, after having a baby just 12 weeks ago. Advertisement As a dancer and performer, Wyatt says she’s very competitive and is already pushing herself hard…