Sebastian Kienle hammers the bike at Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau 2015
Germany’s Ironman world champion Sebastian Kienle won on home soil yesterday, while Britain’s David McNamee managed to secure bronze at Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau. Advertisement German Jens Roth exited the water at the Lake Hardtsee in 24:05mins, nine seconds ahead of…
Britain’s Anthony Gerundini nears 100 iron-distance triathlons
With more than 90 iron-distance triathlons in the bank, British age-grouper Anthony Gerundini is gunning to break the 100 mark – and hopes to do it with The Bastion at Hever Castle Triathlon next month. Advertisement >>> Six questions to…
Challenge Galway promises spectacular long-distance racing in the heart of Ireland
Challenge is planning to launch a new flagship race in Galway, Ireland in June 2016, featuring a range of distances and formats including full, half, women-only and kids’ races. Advertisement Challenge Galway will take place on 24-26 June in a…
Ironman to host 70.3 Middle East Champs in Bahrain this December
Two new Ironman 70.3 races have been announced for the Middle East: Bahrain will host the 70.3 Middle East Championship this December, and Dubai will host a middle-distance triathlon in early 2016. Advertisement Bahrain will offer 40 age-group qualification slots…
Challenge Bahrain confirmed for November 2015
Challenge Bahrain is set to take place on 20 November 2015 as the Nasser Bin Hamad Triple Crown Grand Final – with the winners to become triathlon’s first instant millionaires. Advertisement This year’s race will also be the ‘world’s first…
Challenge Galway bike route revealed
We’ve got details of the bike route for next year’s Challenge Galway – and it looks like it’ll be a stunner. Advertisement The course sends athletes out of T1 from Oranmore to Clarinbridge Estuary – the easternmost point of Galway…
Eight of the best wild swimming walks within easy reach of London
Hurrah it’s open-water swimming season again! The water’s warming up – slowly – and we think it’s time to winnow out some of this country’s best wild swimming spots. Advertisement So we’ve asked the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association, authors of…
David Cameron wishes Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon ‘very best of luck’
With just days to go until the 2015 Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon, Prime Minister David Cameron has sent a personal message to everyone taking part, and voiced his support for the drive to beat blood cancer. Advertisement…
Blenheim Palace Triathlon preview
Are you one of the 7,000 expected to race Blenheim Palace Triathlon this weekend? Feeling ready? 220 will be there, both racing and manning a subs’ stand, come and say hi! Advertisement Age-group events taking place are the super-sprint (400m/13km/3km)…
Eirias Middle Distance+ Triathlon offers team cash prizes for 2015
If you’re thinking of entering this year’s Eirias Middle Distance+ Triathlon then here’s some extra incentive – the organisers are providing a team prize fund of £1.5k for the top three teams. Advertisement >>> Gallery: The Eirias Triathlon 2014 Taking…