Javier Gomez cemented his position at the top of the World Triathlon Series standings, but had to settle for 2nd in Hamburg today as an inspired Vincent Luis of France had the race of his life to sprint his way to 1st place. The race was over sprint distance (750m swim/20km bike/5km run) and as…
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David McNamee and Lucy Gossage clinch Ironman UK 2015
Soggy, blowy conditions descended on Pennington Flash yesterday morning for the 2015 edition of Ironman UK, with women’s winner Lucy Gossage describing her race as “really tough and so, so cold”. Advertisement >>> Gallery: Ironman UK 2014 In the men’s race, Scottish duo David McNamee and Fraser Cartmell quickly built a substantial lead over their…
France claim first ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Title
France were crowned ITU Mixed Relay World Champions after winning the seventh edition in Hamburg yesterday (19 July). Advertisement On a cloudy, cold day the French team of Jeanne Lehair, Dorian Coninx, Audrey Merle and Vincent Luis edged out a tight race, finishing just nine seconds ahead of Team Australia. The Great British team, who…
Tim Don riding high as Britain’s top-paid triathlete
Race organisers Challenge Family have revealed that Tim Don is Britain’s highest-earning triathlete in 2015 to date, sitting fourth in the men’s rankings just behind Spain’s Javier Gomez. Jodie Swallow is top GB woman in fifth place in the women’s listings topped by Daniela Ryf (SUI). Click Here: all stars nrl rugby jersey Advertisement Challenge…
August issue of 220 Triathlon out today – conquer 226km with Dave Scott
In the latest issue of 220 Triathlon, out now, we speak to none other than six-time Ironman world champ Dave Scott about how to train smarter, improve your swim technique, and boost your strength and conditioning on the path to long-course glory. Advertisement Other highlights in the latest issue include: A day at the races:…
Chris McCormack to race Iceland’s Jarnmadurinn Triathlon
Two-time Ironman World Champion Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack will be taking part in the inaugural Jarnmadurinn Triathlon in Hvalfjordur Bay, Iceland this August – the country’s first middle-distance race. Advertisement >>> Dave Scott on how to build a long-distance training plan The triathlon, which takes place on August 8th of this year, consists of a 1.9km…
Outlaw Triathlon 2015 preview
The Outlaw Triathlon returns to Nottingham this Sunday (26 July), with an expected 1,250 competitors and four previous champions trying to “outwit the sheriff.” Advertisement >>> Gallery: Outlaw Triathlon 2014 The event, now six years old, starts at the National Water Sports Centre at 6am with competitors facing a 3.8km swim in the Regatta Lake…
Garmin HRM Tri and HRM Swim heart-rate monitors
Garmin have just launched the HRM Tri and HRM Swim, their first heart-rate monitors designed for use underwater. Advertisement Starting with the HRM Tri, it’s the company’s smallest and lightest heart-rate monitor and sports a slimmer, black band as opposed to the HRM Swim’s slightly bulkier blue belt, which kind of resembles a boxing/WWE title belt….
Britain’s Ben Hooper wants to conquer Atlantic Ocean in just four months
As a child Ben Hooper nearly drowned in a swimming pool in Belgium. A traumatic experience like this might cause someone to fear the water, however Ben decided to embrace it instead, using his love of swimming to try and conquer an unimaginable challenge – swimming the Atlantic Ocean. Advertisement The father of one, from…
Tri documentary wants universal appeal
An American documentary, The Triumph Project, is aiming to showcase the ups and downs triathletes face when training and competing in the sport. Advertisement Jeff Fairbanks, who’s producing the documentary, hopes that this will inspire people to take up triathlons, trying to reassure newcomers that the sport isn’t as daunting as it can look. Before…