Perfect weather conditions drew hundreds of competitors to Roundhay Park for the 2015 Leeds Triathlon – the same venue that will host a round of the ITU World Triathlon Series next year. Advertisement >>> Leeds Triathlon 2014 race report Standard distance The standard race incorporated a 1500m open-water swim in Waterloo Lake, a fast and…
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Ironman Hawaii 2015 women’s predictions: Kona countdown
It’s almost time for Hawaii’s Big Dance, the Ironman race that defines careers and make legends of its champions, which starts with the firing of a cannon and shot unknown Chrissie Wellington to multisport immortality back in 2007. Advertisement It’s the battleground of the most famous triathlon of them all, the Iron War, and year-on-year…
Aquathlon Champs kickstart 2015 Worlds in Chicago
GB’s Kerry Large and Melissa Reid took respective golds in the PT4 and PT5 Aquathlon Worlds earlier today, starting what Team GB hope to be a glut of medals across elite, para and age-group racing over the next three days. Reid, who was the defending aquathlon champ, will also be hoping to add another gold…
World Triathlon Leeds 2016 nearly sold out – already
Age-group spots at next year’s World Triathlon Leeds are nearly sold out, with the Olympic distance race now full and just a few spaces remaining in the shorter events. Advertisement >>> World Triathlon Series lands in Leeds Nearly 4,000 entries have now been sold according to organisers, with more than half of them being Olympic…
2015 World Triathlon Chicago schedule: what’s happening, when?
Race week is finally here. Chicago is set to host an incredible series of triathlons over the next few days for age-groupers and elites alike, culminating in the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. Advertisement UPDATE 18/9/15: Due to harsh weather conditions expected on Friday, significant changes have been made to today’s schedule. See changes in…
World Triathlon Chicago 2015 preview: who’s racing?
With so many races happening in Chicago over the next few days, it’s easy to lose track of the big stories. Which is where we come in – we’re covering all the action live from Windy City, and will give you all the key news as it happens. Advertisement >>> 2015 World Triathlon Chicago schedule…
GB sprint squad clean up in Chicago
Team GB today added another 10 medals to their tally, to bring their total haul to 28 following yesterday’s aquathlon action. Advertisement But the second day of competition started with a disappointing result for GB hopeful Gordon Benson, in the men’s U23 race. The 2015 European Games victor was in the lead quintet heading onto the final 10km,…
Junior Worlds decided with a duathlon after heavy storms hit Chicago
Chicago’s temperamental weather put paid to a swim-bike-run battle at this evening’s 2015 World Junior Champs, forcing organisers to turn the championship decider into a duathlon. With all spectators and athletes evacuated from the venue due to the high risk of lightning strikes, play was delayed by 95mins. Advertisement Once let loose, the 65-strong field of…
Jonny Brownlee returns to racing at World Triathlon Series Grand Final
We haven’t seen Jonny Brownlee for a while, which disconcerts us. The World Triathlon Series without one or more Brownlee is like a once great box set without a key character. Game of Thrones without Tyrion, say. Still entertaining, yes, but with its shine slightly dimmed. Advertisement >>> 2015 World Triathlon Chicago: what’s happening, when?…
GB paratri team grab gold, silver and two bronze at Worlds
Tensions were high among the paratri squad following the previous night’s storms, which had delayed the Junior Men’s Champs by two hours. With more inclement weather forecast today, the GB squad had had a restless night. As time changes were announced for the Women’s Elite and Junior events, the paratri squad breathed a sigh of relief…