JAN FRODENO (CHAMPION) On… being the Iron record holder Advertisement I’m feeling sore and it’s hard coming down from the high of finishing. I’ve never experienced anything like it, and it was hard not to overpace actually on Solarberg. I’m glad my ears are still intact from the crowd noise and I’ve done this bucket…
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Gossage wins Ironman UK for third time
Britain’s, and 220’s columnist, Lucy Gossage has successfully defended her Ironman UK title in Bolton at the weekend, while in the men’s pro race Kirill Kotsegarov was the victor. Advertisement Fresh from the Ironman European championship in Frankfurt just 2 weeks ago, Katja Konschak, was first out of the water but was quickly wheeled in…
Intotri to expand across UK
With 401 locations nationwide, Parkrun has become a household name and one of grassroots sports’ success stories. Now tri could have its very own free companion to the 5km phenomenon with Intotri Advertisement Intotri began life in 2015 and has since hosted six free events over junior, super sprint and sprint distances at the Elmbridge…
Exercise found to improve memory
Scientists from the Center for Brain Health Research at The University of Texas have found aerobic exercise has been found to improve memory Advertisement For the study 36 sedentary adults ages 56-75 years were randomly put into either a cognitive training or a physical training group. They then followed a training programme for 12 weeks while…
Oravaman in pictures
Fancy a triathlon in Slovakia? Slovakia’s Oravaman triathlon, one of the most beautiful triathlons in Central Europe, is 133km race that includes a 90km bike leg and a 21 km run with a total 3300m elevation… Advertisement Check out the gallery above and start booking your place for 2017 now… Click Here: liverpool mens jersey
Ironman races to be shown on television
Viewers can enjoy an exclusive, inside look at the most gruelling long distance races on the planet, as the world’s best triathletes are pushed to their limits by a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile ride and 26.2-mile run, all contested in a variety of demanding conditions and altitudes. Advertisement Qualifying races for the 2016 Ironman World Championship…
Paratriathletes heading to world champs in Rotterdam
The paratriathletes hoping to bring back golds include defending world champion, Lauren Steadman. Steadman, who has been unbeaten for more than two years, but will face fierce competition from up-and-coming Grace Norman, USA, was second to her last year and could challenge her in the PT4 event. Advertisement The line up include Britain’s four current European…
Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland week after Roth
A week after winning Challenge Roth and posting the third fastest Iron-distance time ever the Swiss triathlete Daniela Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland in 8:51:50, a new course record. Advertisement “My strategy was to go easy,” said Ryf after the race, “but Celine [Schaerer ] was going so good in the swim, I just had to…
ITU says yes to Russian triathletes
Following Sunday’s news that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will leave it up to each of the individual international sporting federations on whether to allow Russian athletes to compete in their sports at the Olympic Games, the International Triathlon Union have decided to allow Russian athletes to compete in the triathlon races on 18 and…
How Jan Frodeno broke world record at Roth
7 hours, 35 minutes and 39 seconds; on Sunday 17 July at Challenge Roth Jan Frodeno made triathlon history by destroying the previous long distance world record. Eclipsing the 2011 mark set by Andreas Raelert by an incredible margin of nearly six minutes, the German triathlete led through nearly the entire 226 km course in…