Helen Webster

Ironman have notified athletes that amid soaring temperatures in France this weekend’s 70.3 and full-distance events will not go ahead. Scheduled to take place on Sunday 28th June, athletes were given the news yesterday. An official statement on the Ironman website read: “Due to a decision by the Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture following extreme heat conditions and […]

Former XTERRA World Cup champions Arthur Serrières and Alizée Paties of France pulled on their trail shoes and claimed the 2026 XTERRA European Championship Full Distance titles on Saturday, June 20 in Molveno, Trentino, Italy. With Lake Molveno sitting at 21°C, air temperatures rising to 29°C, and the Brenta Dolomites towering over three days of […]

Amazon UK Prime Day is here and it’s shaping up to be a record sale for tri bargains. We’ve gathered some of the best, exclusive deals on triathlon kit for you to choose from. Let’s be honest, with three sports rolled into one, triathlon isn’t exactly a budget-friendly hobby. From wetsuits and running shoes to […]

GB’s Kat Matthews found an extra gear to take the women’s race at Ironman 70.3 Elsinore, but the men’s race was equally dynamic from the outset, with a battle between Van Riel and home hero Solok. What happened in the swim with South Africa’s Jamie Riddle and Germany’s Hannes Butters pushing the pace in the […]

Set against the stunning backdrop of the 15th-century Kronborg Castle, IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore delivered a day of world-class racing as Great Britain’s Kat Matthews claimed an impressive victory. What happened in the swim The women’s race began at a relentless pace, with Australia’s Natalie Van Coevorden leading the way out of the water in a […]

If you’ve been hoping for a place in the ballot then 2027 could finally be the year you get to lace up your race-day running shoes and take to the streets of London, as organisers announce the race will be held over two days. Taking place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027, this […]

For cycling fans who look forward to their evening updates on the Tour de France each year fear not – the race has a new free-to-air home in the UK. Channel 5 has agreed a landmark new multi-year deal with TNT Sports to show highlights of each of the Grand Tours (previously broadcast on ITV). […]

Triathlon is a sport that quickly gets you hooked. But for engineer Johnny Ottema it also sparked ideas that led to him creating his own company. Find out more about Rayofi and its innovations for triathletes. Sponsored: Rayofi was founded by Dutch engineer and age-group triathlete Johnny Ottema. Unlike many sports brands, Rayofi did not […]

Sponsored: You’re on top of your training, you’ve worked on your technique and you’re comfortable with your equipment. Your transitions are quick and smooth, and you know how you’re going to stay fuelled and focused; the rest is down to how you’re feeling on the day, there’s nothing else you need to think about, right?  But what about insurance? Do you really need it, and what does it actually cover? We […]

Nick Thompson and Penny Slater have claimed their maiden Ironman wins with impressive performances at the 2026 Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns. Sunday’s victories have been a long time coming for both athletes, overcoming challenges on and off the course in recent times, with Thompson and Slater showing plenty of emotion as they took their wins. […]

Triathletes have more training to do than most. With three sports to cram into every week it can be hard to schedule all your sessions. But by turning your daily commute into bike training, you’ll be ahead of the game. Plus, by using Green Commute Initiative (GCI) and Cycle to work scheme you can even […]

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 […]