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“There were moments where it felt completely surreal.” Ultra-marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson breaks World Record in 55km crocodile-inhabited river

Ultra-marathon swimmer and Red Equipment ambassador Andy Donaldson has set a new world record (pending notification) completing a record breaking 55km swim through Western Australia’s Ord River. Swimming in just trunks a hat and goggles and without a wetsuit, the swim meant navigating powerful currents, extreme heat and crocodile-inhabited waters in one of the most […]

“There were moments where it felt completely surreal.” Ultra-marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson breaks World Record in 55km crocodile-inhabited river
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“This challenge is what sport is all about.” Jonny Brownlee breaks Blenheim Weekend Warrior record but says it was fans and family that made it special

Jonny Brownlee has completed a massive 10 triathlons in a single weekend to break the Weekend Warrior record at Supertri Blenheim Palace. The Olympian crossed the final finish line with his baby son and said seeing his wife and son kept him going. Jonny Brownlee crossed the finish line with his baby son Freddie as […]

“This challenge is what sport is all about.” Jonny Brownlee breaks Blenheim Weekend Warrior record but says it was fans and family that made it special
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“I like to tell everyone I don’t compete any more… But that’s easier said than done when the horn goes.” Alistair Brownlee confirmed on 2026 Norseman start list

Following his debut Patagonman race last year, Alistair Brownlee has confirmed he’ll be donning his wetsuit and jumping from the back of the ferry at this year’s Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. On 1st August, 250 athletes will jump from a ferry into the Hardangerfjord at 05:00 and take on 226 kilometers of swimming, cycling and running across […]

“I like to tell everyone I don’t compete any more… But that’s easier said than done when the horn goes.” Alistair Brownlee confirmed on 2026 Norseman start list
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“Getting back into swimming and really pushing that fast-tracked my recovery”. Lucy Charles-Barclay on recovering from surgery and winning Ironman Lanzarote

Taking the win at Ironman Lanzarote was the perfect return to sport for Lucy Charles-Barclay after surgery to repair an injured tendon. Post-race we caught up with the champ to chat recovery, staying positive, Hawaii and what’s next. Lucy Charles-Barclay has made Lanzarote a second home. Whether as a warm-weather training base through the British […]

“Getting back into swimming and really pushing that fast-tracked my recovery”. Lucy Charles-Barclay on recovering from surgery and winning Ironman Lanzarote
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Third place for GB’s Kate Waugh as Laura Lindemann wins photo-finish World Tri race in Chengdu

Kate Waugh returned to short course racing with an impressive third place on the podium as the 2026 World Triathlon Cup circuit action moved to China. The third stop of the 2026 World Triathlon Cup circuit delivered another instant classic in Chengdu’s Jintang District, this time in the women’s race. Germany’s Laura Lindemann — Paris […]

Third place for GB’s Kate Waugh as Laura Lindemann wins photo-finish World Tri race in Chengdu
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