Meet the triathlete with a ticking time bomb in her head
Age-group triathlete Victoria Butler can suffer brain bleeds at any time, but that doesn’t stop her racing triathlon…
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The Brownlee brothers on their new race goals, thoughts on the sport and advice for each other
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are striking out on different paths, still confident they have what it takes to rule swim, bike and run. Tim Heming gets the latest from Britain’s tri superstars…
Why you shouldn’t learn from the pros
Triathlon demands mastery of logistics, but don’t worry when you’re just starting out, you’re probably more focused than those who do it for a living…
Sub7/Sub 8: What we learnt from the fastest triathlon on earth
The Sub7/Sub8 challenge was a spectacle of human endurance, speed and strength. Here Tim Heming looks at the key highlights from the fastest multisport race the world has ever seen
Blummenfelt and Skipper break 7hrs but Norwegian takes the win
The reigning Ironman and Olympic champion continued his formidable run of form by becoming the first triathlete to go under 7hrs for iron-distance, with Britain’s Joe Skipper also smashing the mark
Britain’s Kat Matthews smashes 8hr barrier for iron-distance triathlon
The Ironman World Championship runner-up became the first women to break 8hrs for the distance, finishing in 7:31:54 and ahead of 2012 Olympic champion Nicola Spirig in the innovative Pho3nix Foundation project
Sub7/Sub8 Project: Our predictions for the race
Expect some crazy fast times and not everything to run smoothly as the ambitious Sub7/Sub8 Project approaches. Can it be achieved, and who’ll emerge victorious? Tim Heming takes a look
Alistair Brownlee: Sick to miss St George but focus moves to Sub7
The double-Olympic champion was expected to be a leading contender in the Ironman Worlds last weekend, but spent the day on the side-lines. Now his attention turns to making more history
Interview: Joe Skipper on his top training tips and 2022 plans
British triathlete Joe Skipper talks to Tim Heming on training strategy, nutrition advice and his competition
Is the USA set to dominate the women’s triathlon scene?
Columnist Tim Heming takes a look in his crystal ball and considers how triathlon becoming a college sport in the USA could impact the years ahead
How to do triathlon on a budget
Triathlon has never been known as a ‘cheap’ sport, but in a postpandemic era, with living costs hitting astronomical new highs, how is it possible to continue tri racing and training? We investigate…
Brit Kat Matthews takes second at Ironman World Championship
Swiss star Daniela Ryf regained her title in St George having dominated the race with a trademark fastest bike split. Britain’s Kat Matthews finishes runner-up on debut ahead of reigning champion Anne Haug
Kristian Blummenfelt charges to Ironman World Championship win
The Norwegian made history in St George by becoming the first triathlete to hold the Olympic and Ironman world titles at the same time. Canadian Lionel Sanders overtook Kiwi Braden Currie for second in the final yards
Sam Perkins: “This is my chance to take part in triathlon just one more time”
Sam Perkins has motor neurone disease but is determined to complete a final triathlon this summer. Tim Heming reports…
Brownlee back from illness and ready for St George
Double-Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee speaks to 220 about his last race in California and his bid to become Britain’s first male Ironman world champion
Jan Frodeno to miss Ironman World Championship in May
Three-time and reigning Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno is unable to defend his title in Utah and turns his focus to being fit for Hawaii
Exploring the debate on transgender athletes in sport
The debate about transgender athletes in sport has raged on in recent months. Here, we take a look at the current state of affairs and how triathlon is responding
Don’t believe the Norwegian hype says Joe Skipper
Joe Skipper heads to the Ironman World Championship in Utah saying he’s little to fear from Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt or 70.3 world champion Gustav Iden
Could our virtual world lead to a dangerous reality?
Enjoyed by millions of endurance athletes, indoor training platform Zwift has been accused of putting vulnerable players at risk of eating disorders. Tim Heming investigates…
How much money do elite triathletes earn?
After switching from top age-grouper two years ago, British long-distance pro athlete Ruth Astle recently offered a revealing insight into the financial struggles of her new career
Team England triathletes announced for the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Georgia Taylor-Brown, Sophie Coldwell, Alex Yee and Jonny Brownlee are the first four triathletes to be named on the Team England squad for this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
Are finishing times or finishing positions more important in triathlon?
Debate over whether Kristian Blummenfelt’s Ironman debut should stand as a world record underlines why triathlon is better when it’s just about who crosses the line first
Alex Yee: Exclusive interview with Olympic star triathlete
From his first World Triathlon win, via a double medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics, to Super League victory, 2021 has been 23-year-old Alex Yee’s annus mirabilis. We caught up with British Tri’s superstar to reflect on the last 12 months and look ahead to the next…
The best triathlon moments in 2021
As we head towards the close of another tumultuous year, Tim Heming rounds up 2021’s many highlights from the world of triathlon. So grab a cuppa, put your feet up and let’s remember the good times…
