Running: how and why it helps fight cancer
Although it is commonly believed that exercise helps fight, and prevent cancer, scientists have been unable to explain quite why until now. However University of Copenhagen now believe that have found a link that explains why running can reduce cancer…
220 Triathlon Awards 2016 gallery
The annual shindig, that is the 220 Triathlon Awards were held last weekend at Stratford Town Hall in London, with Olympic legend Derek Redmond on hand to give out trophies to the winners. Advertisement In his speech Derek spoke about the…
Kona: pro Caroline Livesey on qualifying & inequality
My first Ironman race was at the end of 2010 in Cozumel – a beautiful Island off the coast of Mexico, which my then fiancée (now husband) Mark suggested it as our honeymoon. Anyway, the point is that our first…
Could age-group triathletes feature at Glasgow’s European Sports Championships?
With memories still fresh of a sun-soaked Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2014, the city is once again preparing to host a major sporting showcase. And this time age-group triathletes could be invited to join the party. Advertisement Announced…
Antihistamines found to affect exercise recovery
Antihistamines could reduce the body’s ability to recover after vigorous exercise by nearly a third scientists have found. Advertisement About 3,000 genes have been found to be responsible for aiding recovery, by boosting muscles and blood vessels, but in the…
Hong Kong leader ignores protesters’ ultimatum to retract proposed China extradition law
Hong Kong — The Beijing-appointed Chief Executive of Hong Kong has rejected protesters’ demands to scrap a controversial piece of legislation, making it likely that massive protests will resume in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Protest leaders had called on residents to…
Jan Frodeno wins a Laureus World Sports Award
These prestigious annual awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of sportsmen and sportswomen around the world and other great names recognised included tennis players Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, and the Kiwi rugby team the All Blacks. Advertisement Click Here: liverpool…
Biden campaign accuses Trump of “coddling” dictators on overseas trip
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign accused President Trump of “coddling” dictators in his meetings with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while overseas. “President Trump’s coddling of dictators at the…
ITU 2016 Kitzbuehel World Cup cancelled
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) have announced that the elite races at the 2016 Kitzbuehel ITU Triathlon World Cup have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the junior races will continue as planned, and will be organised with the…
New middle-distance global championship launched
A new global half distance championship triathlon event for professional and age group triathletes alike, organised by Challenge Family, is to take place in Samorin, Slovakia on June 3, 2017. Advertisement Known as ‘The Championship’, the event will take place…