Tim Heming
Freelance triathlon journalist
Experienced sportswriter and journalist, Tim is a specialist in endurance sport and has been filing features for 220 for a decade. Since 2014 he has also written a monthly column tackling the divisive issues in swim, bike and run from doping to governance, Olympic selection to pro prize money and more. Over this time he has interviewed hundreds of paratriathletes and triathletes from those starting out in the sport with inspiring tales to share to multiple Olympic gold medal winners explaining how they achieved their success. As well as contributing to 220, Tim has written on triathlon for publications throughout the world, including The Times, The Telegraph and the tabloid press in the UK.
Recent articles by Tim Heming
T100 Singapore: Keulen springs surprise
Netherlands' Youri Keulen defeats Sam Long to become the first wildcard to win a T100 race, as GB's David McNamee finishes fourth and Alistair Brownlee pulls out on the run
T100 Singapore: Gentle hunts down Charles-Barclay in Far East
Australian Ashleigh Gentle showed her prowess over 100km to claw back more than 5mins on Lucy Charles-Barclay and claim victory in sweltering conditions in Asia.
Miami T100: India Lee tops all-British podium
The 35-year-old overtook Lucy Charles-Barclay on the run, with Holly Lawrence in third as the new PTO series kicked off in dramatic fashion in southern Florida
Miami T100: Magnus Ditlev wins first race of new series
Top-ranked Magnus Ditlev took the opening T100 event of the year ahead of USA's Sam Long, as Alistair Brownlee faded late in the run to finish fifth
The 10 pro triathletes to watch in 2024
2024 promises to be the biggest year for pro triathlon racing. But with so many elites racing across several series, which ones should we be watching and why? Here's our top 10…
Can you help share the love of tri?
Grassroots development holds the key for the sport to thrive long-term. We just need to put our hands up to getting involved…
Which triathletes have won Olympic medals?
The Paris Games in summer 2024 will mark triathlon's seventh Olympics appearance, where a further 18 medals will be awarded. But which triathletes have won them so far?
How to unlock the power of triathlon
As he hangs up his tri-suit, Germany’s Sebastian Kienle explains how his motivations changed over a successful career and why having a fresh focus is key
"I might be riding my bike and the air-raid sirens go off"
Ukrainian Juliya Azzopardi took part in the 2023 Ironman Worlds after a four-day trek from Kiev. Here's her story…
Peggy Crome: How to be successful in triathlon into your 80s
Peggy Crome, 80, is quite simply a legend of age-group triathlon. Here’s why…
Lucy Charles-Barclay on the training that won her the Ironman world title
On 14 October 2023, Lucy Charles-Barclay put in arguably the finest performance that Kona has ever witnessed, leading from gun to tape to take that much sought-after and thoroughly deserved win. Here, we catch up with the woman of the decade to celebrate her incredible success…
PTO says 2024 tour is still on track despite delays in confirming locations
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has a big-money, multi-date pro tour planned, but says the full calendar will now be unveiled in the new year
Kate Waugh: "I’ve definitely put my name in the hat for Paris"
GB pro Kate Waugh’s run of success in 2023 has propelled her into the limelight, but with only two Paris women’s slots remaining, could she be in contention? Let’s meet her…
Olympics 2024: Who will race for Team GB?
As the British Olympic team starts to take shape ahead of Paris 2024, qualification will turn Darwinian as the athletes vye for discretionary picks
The Last Dance: Jan Frodeno reflects on his phenomenal career in triathlon
Jan Frodeno’s fairy-tale ending may not have materialised in Nice, but the man regarded by many as the GOAT has written a story unmatched by anyone else over the last two decades. We sat down with the tri legend to look back at a career well executed…
Jan Frodeno’s top swim tips
The multiple Ironman world champ, Jan Frodeno, on how you can become a faster swimmer, The Magic 5 and why it’s time to ditch the toys
"When I’m on the start line, I’m just the same as everyone else”
Meet Jade Kingdom, the first woman with Down’s syndrome to complete a sprint triathlon and an avid fundraiser…
Why training from home could lead to victory
This year has given us proof that devotion to the ‘pain cave’ can yield success, but it takes a little more than a fancy home gym…
Mike Harris: How to race strong into your 70s
Mike Harris, 72, raced his last triathlon on 5 June 2023 – 40 years to the day since he took part in the UK’s first-ever swim, bike and run. Here we celebrate a true pioneer of tri…
Altitude training for athletes: what it is, how it works and how you can do it
Altitude training has long been an elite athlete’s go-to for that extra performance edge, but with altitude tech now more accessible than ever Tim Heming considers the benefits for us, the average athlete
How injury helped Beth Potter achieve her breakthrough season
Former track runner Beth Potter is now the fifth British female triathlete to win the World Triathlon championship. Here she tells us how a stress response helped her achieve her breakthrough season…
How the arrival of Zwift changed triathlon training forever
In less than a decade, Zwift has emerged from nowhere to become a vital training tool for thousands of triathletes. With the help of British pro Ruth Astle, we take a look at how and why…
Lucy Charles-Barclay not the only Kona winner
The new British champion grabbed the headlines on Saturday, but many of Ironman’s decisions to hold a women’s-only Ironman World Championship were vindicated on a triumphant day for women’s sport
Taylor Knibb thankful for Kona experience as she looks towards Olympics
The fourth-placed US triathlete felt that only the pressure of the Ironman World Championship could help prepare her for the uniqueness of Paris 2024