The Cannes International Triathlon is due to sell out with only a limited number of spots still available for race day. Advertisement The event, taking place on 19 April, is paying host to both a middle-distance (1km swim, 64km bike, 8km run) and a long-distance race (2km swim, 128km bike, 16km run). Participants from all over the world will be coming to Cannes to compete with countries such as Australia, the United States, Germany and England…
The May 2015 issue of 220 Triathlon has hit the newsstands, featuring exclusive advice from Ironman 70.3 World Champion Javier Gomez on stepping up to middle-distance racing, our big tri-suits grouptest, tips on preparing for your first race, and lots more. Advertisement >>> Javier Gomez wins Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Mont-Tremblant Other highlights include: How to return strong from injury: Spencer Smith on coming back to tri Build peak fitness for race season…
Cardiff’s first ever triathlon look set to sell out soon with over 1,000 competitors already signed up. Advertisement The event, taking place on 28 June, will include both a sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) and an Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) race making it an option for triathletes of all abilities. >>> Cardiff Triathlon 2015 routes revealed Talking about the progress of the event, director of Always Aim High Events,…
Blenheim Palace Triathlon have teamed up with Endomondo to offer all entrants the opportunity to join a triathlon challenge which is to be hosted on the fitness app. Advertisement The challenge has been created to help prepare participants for their journey to the finish line by tackling their fitness goals. >>> Best triathlon training apps It also represents an opportunity for participants to win prizes from the official footwear partner, Sketchers, while training. Every active minute…
Did USA triathlete Katie Zaferes get an illegal tow behind lapped compatriot Kirsten Kasper at WTS Auckland last weekend? 220 readers have been asking this question after watching the live coverage and seeing Israel’s Amitai Yonah being disqualified for doing the same thing in the men’s race a few hours later. Advertisement As one 220 reader pointed out, this could potentially mean that third-placed Andrea Hewitt deserved silver instead – despite serving a 15sec penalty…
Zone3 are taking their kit on the road for their 2015 demo tour and have just released the dates of each event which take place between April and September. Advertisement The triathlon brand will be visiting a series of open-water swim venues across the UK where athletes will be able to try on and test out their latest kit. >>> What to look for in a tri wetsuit Speaking of the demo tour, owner James Lock…
Take a bow Tim Don – Britain’s Kona hopeful took a well-deserved win at the Ironman 70.3 Latin American Championship in Brasilia last Sunday (5 April), along with Denmark’s Helle Frederiksen in the women’s race. Advertisement Don’s rivals included the USA’s Tim O’Donnell, who came fifth at Kona 2013, and Brazil’s own Igor Amorelli, who emerged with the British athlete from the waters of Lake Paranoá with the lead pack of six swimmers. Tyler Butterfield…
Are you a female triathlete trying to recruit some friends into the multisport fold? Tell them about this year’s Shock Absorber Women Only Challenge at Eton Dorney on 12 July. This year’s event will feature a swim, triathlon, duathlon and run on a single day, in a bid to create the UK’s biggest women-only event. Advertisement >>> Check out our gallery of last year’s Shock Absorber Women Only Triathlon The swim will take place in…
London Duathlon are offering entrants from last year’s race the chance to gain entry to the 2016 event for free by beating their 2014 personal best this September. Advertisement >>> Read our recent feature on the current state of duathlon in the UK The event is due to take place in Richmond Park on 20 September and will be available in a range of distances. There will be a half duathlon (5km run, 22km bike,…
Again no Alistair, but Britain’s Jonny Brownlee will resume his long-running rivalry with Javier Gomez (ESP) at this weekend’s WTS Gold Coast, while in the women’s race Gwen Jorgensen (USA) will shoot for her eleventh victory. Advertisement Jonny comes into the race as current series leader thanks to his Auckland win with 1386 points, followed by Gomez on 1282 points and his Spanish compatriot Fernando Alarza on 1134 points. Abu Dhabi winner Mario Mola stands…