Tokyo 2020 test event preview: what to expect and the Brits hoping for victory
Triathlon is warming up for the Tokyo test event in more ways than one. Anticipation is building among athletes looking to all but guarantee Olympic and Paralympic selection and fans who will be granted a window into how next year’s…
Michael Rauschendorfer remembered
We were sad to hear the news that renowned multisport photographer, Michael Rauschendorfer, has died aged 51 following a battle with cancer. His photos have graced the pages of 220 and website for many years, in particular his fantastic images…
Learmonth and Taylor-Brown DQ’d after crossing line hand-in-hand at Tokyo test event
Britain’s Jess Learmonth and Georgia Taylor-Brown crossed the line hand-in-hand in a shortened Olympic test event in Tokyo – and were disqualified for intentionally trying to tie. Advertisement It was the final twist in a dramatic morning of triathlon in…
Mislawchuk wins Tokyo test event as Brownlee finishes fifth
Tyler Mislawchuk took victory in the men’s Tokyo test event that in contrast to the women’s race the day before was almost completely drama-free. Advertisement There was no shortened run course, no disqualifications for contrived ties and no discussion over…
Triple Paratri success for Brits in Tokyo
Lauren Steadman, Joe Townsend and Dave Ellis, guided by Tim Don, were the British winners as the Paratriathlon World Cup doubling as the Paralympic test event took place in Tokyo. Advertisement In what has been a difficult week for organisers,…
GB beaten by France in mixed relay photo-finish
Great Britain’s Alex Yee lost out by the slimmest of margins to France’s Dorian Coninx in a thrilling finish to the Tokyo mixed relay test event. Advertisement The British quartet of Jess Learmonth, Gordon Benson, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Yee, had…
Tokyo test event: 5 things we learnt
1. Duffy holds the key. Two-time ITU world champion Bermudan Flora Duffy, who hadn’t raced at this level for over a year because of injury, provided a timely reminder of how she dictates women’s triathlon racing. A case in point…
Olympic triathlon relay: does it affect the individual tri event?
The International Triathlon Union has fought persistently and successfully to add the mixed team relay to the Olympic programme and a third gold medal to triathlon’s lot. Advertisement The greater showcase is welcome. The International Olympic Committee, while not currently…
Paralympic sprint champion Jonnie Peacock to mentor four disabled children in new Channel 4 series
Jonnie plans to work with a group of disabled children to show them, and their families, that there are no barriers to participating in sport and physical activities given the right support and tools. Advertisement He is now on the…
Brits lay in wait if Zafares slips up in Lausanne
Champion-elect Katie Zafares knows staying upright on the bike will be her top priority if she’s to achieve a richly deserved first world title in the World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Lausanne on Saturday. Advertisement The 30-year-old American came…