Team America: Jorgensen storms WTS London

    Nobody could stop Gwen Jorgensen from claiming her 10th World Triathlon Series title in Hyde Park, as she stormed ahead early on in the run to cross the line with considerable time to spare. Advertisement There was plenty of jostling in the swim and the field spread out quickly. Carolina Routier (ESP) led out of…

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      Boris Johnson nominated for Tri2Cure challenge

      A new grassroots triathlon movement called Tri2Cure is aiming to get newcomers to try a sprint triathlon, and in similar fashion to the Ice Bucket Challenge asks triathletes to invite three newbies via social media. Advertisement British pro triathlete Will Clarke has already nominated Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, while his Uplace-BMC teammate Liz Blatchford…

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      Outlaw Half 2015 race report

      Click:polyether defoamer Wrapping up a massive weekend of triathlon in Nottingham, athletes at this year’s Outlaw Half were beset by lots of rain and some brutal headwinds on Sunday (31 May). Advertisement >>> Hawkins and Faux win Outlaw Half 2014 Karl Alexander completed the 1900m swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km run in 4:15:19 to…

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        World Triathlon Series 2015 update

        With six of this year’s 10 World Triathlon Series races now done and dusted, we take a look at how the table stands – and how the Brits are faring. Advertisement In the women’s Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, Gwen Jorgensen has built up 4000pts thanks to five wins in five races this season, her latest win…

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          Mirinda Carfrae and Leanda Cave racing Escape from Alcatraz 2015

          Big names including Australia’s Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae and Britain’s Leanda Cave are confirmed to race the 35th Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this weekend. Advertisement >>> Olympians dominate Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014 This year, 2,000 participants will embark on a 2.4km open-water swim from the infamous penitentiary of Alcatraz Island to the shoreline…

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            First-timers win Escape from Alcatraz 2015

            After decades on his bucket list, Eric Lagerstrom (USA) finally took part in iconic race Escape from Alcatraz off the coast of San Francisco yesterday (Sunday 7 June) – and won. Advertisement The women’s pro race was also won by a debutante – Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle, more often seen racing the ITU World Triathlon Series,…

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