No quibbling: Cassandre Beaugrand proves too good in WTCS triumph in France
The Olympic champion took the tape in Quiberon after a flawless performance against a high-quality field. Georgia Taylor-Brown was the best-placed Brit in seventh
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Dorian Coninx the toast of Quiberon with WTCS win
Home hero Dorian Coninx beat Portugal’s Vasco Vilaca and Ricardo Batista in northern France on a disappointing day for the Brits
Sometimes the best training for triathlon success is just doing whatever you want, as one pro athlete has proven
Downtime can be an uncomfortable concept when we’ve been bitten by the sports bug and want to pull on our run shoes as much as possible, but the example of a top-ranked British professional shows why it’s often the right choice to make Triathlon is particularly addictive when it comes to training. It is a […]
Discover the triathlete’s complete guide to heart-rate zone training: Plus how to calculate your HRmax
We explain why using your pulse rate to fine-tune your training can help you reap big fitness rewards, and how to do it
“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 […]
Great Britain’s male triathletes could have their best ever Olympics at Los Angeles 2028
It’s early days in the qualification process for 2028, but Britain could be fielding its strongest men’s team yet where all three athletes are medal contenders.
Triathlon will not thrive until it can fully engage ‘one and done’ athletes who see multisport as a tick box activity
As more athletes tick off a single race and move on, the sport’s institutions will need to rethink their approach. Tim Heming investigates.
How secure is triathlon’s Gulf windfall? Middle East backers now form the financial foundation of the sport – could it be crumbling?
Everything to lose and everything to gain – the current conflict in the Middle East brings to the fore the precarious financial footing of elite racing. Tim Heming investigates…
Are you exercising too much for your mind? How to recognise the warning signs and be kind to yourself
Moving and exercising more can be one of the most effective ways to improve our mental health, but triathletes also need to know when to slow down, writes Tim Heming
Ironman’s new draft zone brings uncertainty
It won’t be top of every age-group triathlete’s agenda,but steps to reduce the advantage of slipstreaming on the bike lean into the true spirit of non-draft racing.
Should Alex Yee concentrate on marathon running?
The Olympic triathlon champion’s stunning marathon performance at the end of last year opened up new possibilities as he looks ahead to Los Angeles in 2028.
Cash-strapped World Triathlon’s intolerance of dissent should trouble us all
The sport’s annual congress in Australia set out triathlon’s many challenges, but most worrying were moves to clamp down on anyone who questioned its governance, says Tim Heming
Outcry leads to Ironman changing Kona qualification system
The backlash over the new system to earn slots to the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii triggered a quick change, but it’s tinkering that doesn’t risk upsetting its core customers, argues Tim Heming. There was an amusing skit on social media where a young female triathlete professed to having the key to unlocking Ironman World Championship […]
Marginal Geens: How Belgium’s Ironman 70.3 world champion edged out Kristian Blummenfelt in tightest of battles
Defending champion Jelle Geens and Kristian Blummenfelt dissect their nailbiting sprint finish at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella
Jelle Geens defends Ironman 70.3 World Championship title in dramatic sprint finish
The 32-year-old Belgian managed to edge out rival Kristian Blummenfelt in one of the most exciting middle distance races in memory, as Casper Stornes showed Norway‘s strength by rounding out the podium
“Not overfuelling” key as Georgia Taylor-Brown impresses on Ironman 70.3 World Championship debut
Despite struggling at the start, the three-time Olympic medal winner managed to avoid a recurrence of stomach issues as she ran up to fourth place in Marbella
$200k bonus sweetens the strain as injury ends Kat Matthews’ chances of Ironman 70.3 glory
A calf pull helped prevent determined Brit from finally lifting an Ironman world title, but a bumper set of results in 2025 meant she still topped the Ironman Pro Series and took triathlon’s biggest prize cheque
Family heartache inspires Lucy Charles-Barclay to world title success
Ironman 70..3 triumph in Marbella was an “injection of positivity” for the Londoner after the loss of a close family member followed the return from Hawaii disappointment
Lucy Charles-Barclay wins Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella
The popular Brit bounced back from her disappointment in Hawaii to regain the title from second place Taylor Knibb
Ironman 70.3 World Championship: Lucy Charles-Barclay and Kat Matthews head strong GB challenge in Marbella
The women’s event in southern Spain offers every chance for more British title success, while it’s all eyes on the Norwegian men to see whether another podium sweep is possible
A triathlete’s guide to heart health: screening, symptoms, and the ‘athletic’ heart
We all know how important it is to look after our muscles, but what about the most important one of all – our heart? Here’s a comprehensive triathlete’s guide to keeping your ticker in check…
Beth Potter’s title hopes unravel as Lisa Tertsch seizes shock world crown in Wollongong
Brit’s bid for a second world title came crashing down as she faded dramatically on the final 10km run, allowing Tertsch to claim her maiden world crown. Australia’s Matt Hauser delivered a commanding victory in the men’s race to secure his first senior world title on home soil
Kate Waugh triumphs and Hayden Wilde continues perfect streak at Wollongong
Gateshead triathlete continues to excel in her debut T100 season and sits top of the overall standings ahead of Lucy Charles-Barclay
Tenby’s legacy: Why Ironman Wales stands alone
It’s tough, unpredictable and utterly unique – but Ironman Wales delivers a race-day atmosphere few events in the world can match.
