Britain’s Tim Don beat a very strong men’s field at the Ironman 70.3 North American Pro Championship in St. George, Utah last Saturday (2 May), making this his third win in three races so far in 2015. Advertisement Men’s race Todd Skipworth (AUS) and Jon Bird (CAN) led out of the water after recording 23:15min…
The brains behind the Bahrain Endurance Racing Team have revealed their grand vision for the project, saying that it aims to set a new standard not only in triathlon but rival sporting teams around the world. Advertisement A number of athletes have already been confirmed for the Bahrain Endurance 13 elite team, including: – Javier…
A primary school in south-east London plans to become one of the first in the country to run its own triathlon this July, in memory of a GB age-grouper whose children attend the school. Advertisement Warren Road Primary School in Orpington will be holding a short triathlon on 4 July, involving a 40m swim in…
For many, signing up for their first triathlon is a big decision. It wasn’t for first-time triathlete Matt. Advertisement Heart problems run in Matt’s family and after his Grandmother survived a heart attack, he knew he had to step up to the start line and face the challenge. >>> London Triathlon 2014 – pick of…
A unique new two-day event will be held on a private island in the Bahamas this November, called the Island House Invitational Triathlon and counting 20 of the world’s best athletes including reigning ITU champ Gwen Jorgensen. Advertisement Race directors and pro triathletes Luke McKenzie and Beth Gerdes are promising a $500,000 prize purse, to…
Four of Britain’s top paratriathletes will be racing at the third World Paratriathlon Event of 2015 in Madrid this Sunday (10 May), where they’ll face stiff competition from some of the world’s best. Advertisement >>> Dates confirmed for 2015 World Paratriathlon Events Joe Townsend goes in the Men’s PT1 race (category definitions below) to open his…
Kings’ School in Winchester hosted the annual May Day Triathlon last Sunday (1 May), with plenty of children joining in on the Bank Holiday fun. Advertisement The event consisted of three categories: Novice, Sprint as well as a children’s triathlon, which was open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 15. The…
Hundreds of triathletes are expected for the first Tallington Lakes Triathlon in South Lincolnshire this summer, taking place near Stamford on Sunday 5 July 2015. Advertisement An open-water event, the organisers say a spring-fed lake guarantees beautifully clear, warm water for first timers finding their comfort zone or seasoned triathletes hunting their new personal best…
This year’s Brownlee Tri will feature a pontoon swim start for the first time, as well as an new run route, the organisers have confirmed. Advertisement >>> Gallery: Brownlee Tri North 2014 The pontoon will take swimmers out to the deep water for the start of the Brownlee Tri and also provide a ramp to…
Hundreds of Kent primary schoolchildren will be taking part in a triathlon roadshow at Hever Castle this summer, involving a day of training and culture organised by the hosts of the Castle Triathlon Series. Advertisement Eights schools will be taking part on 8 July by inviting 400 kids aged 8-11 to the roadshow, described as…