WTS Bermuda: 10 things we learnt

The second stop on the ITU calendar saw the world’s best short course triathletes head to the North Atlantic island of Bermuda, and after two standout races at the venue last year that witnessed a Norwegian men’s podium sweep and local hero Flora Duffy charge to a solo victory, there was a lot to live…

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St. George, Utah, to host 2021 70.3 Worlds

St. George, Utah, has been selected to host the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Qualification will begin in July of 2020 with an estimated 200,000 registered athletes from around the world expected to try and qualify at one of the 110 events in the global Ironman 70.3 series. Advertisement In addition, each age-group winner at the 2020 Ironman…

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Challenge Roth to be broadcasted live on German TV

Thanks to a partnership with BR Fernsehen viewers in Germany will be able to watch 9 hours of live coverage of Challenge Roth on 7 July for the first time. The legendary top pro field, combined with 3,400 individual athletes and 650 teams from 76 nations, promises a thrilling race.  Advertisement Shortly after the broadcast starts at…

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Ali Brownlee back ITU racing this weekend

There might be a key World Tri Series event happening this weekend in Japan, but the multisporting world will also be keeping one eye on the Sardinian capital of Cagliari. Why? Because the two-time Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee is making his first ITU World Cup start in over a decade there. But how will he fare on the sprint course after mainly racing…

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20 female tri newbies wanted for London Triathlon

In a bid to encourage more women to take up tri, 220 Triathlon has teamed up with Limelight Sports and Her Spirit to recruit, train and support 20 women through their first triathlon experience at London Triathlon on Saturday 27 July 2019. Advertisement Here’s why we named London Tri one of the best triathlons for…

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Ali Brownlee wins in Cagliari, Sardinia

In a return to ITU racing two-time Olympic Alistair Brownlee has won Cagliari World Cup, his first ITU World Cup race in over a decade. Advertisement “I am delighted with that,” said Brownlee afterwards. “I just said to myself with a couple of minutes to go, no-one can push harder than me so, if they’re going to beat me, they’re…

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WTS Yokohama: 10 things we learnt

1. Yokohama not so hot as an Olympic dry run: The Japanese city lies less than a 40km bike leg from Tokyo and its course profile – essentially pan-flat – resembles what triathletes can expect at next year’s Olympics. Acclimatising to the time and cultural differences will provide valuable experience, but one factor that Yokohama…

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Bkool & Challenge Family Triathlon Series Launch the Challenge Cup

As part of its partnership agreement with the Challenge Family Triathlon Series, Bkool is organising a special online competition called the Challenge Cup, running from May 30 to June 27. Advertisement The Challenge Cup is an online competition based on the actual bike circuits of four Challenge Family events. Ride all four events and come…

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