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
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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…
New device launched to eliminate drafting in Ironman events
A former pro from New Zealand has led the development of an ingenious solution to overcome the blight of long-distance triathlon – drafting – and make for fairer racing. 220 columnist Tim Heming explains…
Meet the new head coach at Leeds Triathlon
There’s a new man at the helm of Leeds Triathlon, Rhys Davey. Here, we sit down with the head coach to find out his background and what the future holds…
What does the future hold for triathlon in the Olympic Games?
Changes could be afoot for triathlon in the Olympic Games, but the sport must be wary of providing the wrong answer to the right question, says 220 columnist Tim Heming
Will the Ironman World Championship stay in Kona?
220 columnist Tim Heming asks if the changes brought in for the Ironman World Championship is a one-off fix or a new dawn for the biggest tri on the planet…
Lucy Charles-Barclay set for bumper payout as world number one
As the end of the season approaches, 220 columnist Tim Heming takes a look at how the PTO rankings translate into earnings for the sport’s top middle and long-distance triathletes…
Jan Frodeno on staying fast after 40
The three-time Ironman World Champion hit the big 4-0 in August, but shows no signs of slowing down. Here he shares his thoughts on getting better with age
Ironman 70.3 World Championship: Lucy Charles-Barclay delivers stunning victory
Charles-Barclay wins first Ironman 70.3 World Championship after crushing a stellar field in St George, Utah, with fellow GB triathletes Kat Matthews and Emma Pallant-Browne finishing in the top five
Ironman 70.3 World Championship: Gustav Iden retains title
The Norwegian backed up his 2019 success by defending his Ironman 70.3 World Championship crown in St George, Utah, with USA’s Sam Long in second and Denmark’s Daniel Baekkegard in third
Super League Triathlon: Hayden Wilde wins in London as Jonny Brownlee finishes third
New Zealand’s Olympic bronze medallist uses ‘short chute’ to take the first round of Super League season, as Brownlee shows he’s still in shape from Tokyo and Alex Yee runs up to fifth
Super League Triathlon: Learmonth, Taylor-Brown and Holland make it an all-British podium in London
Team GB triathletes for Tokyo showed there were no post-Olympic blues as Super League Triathlon’s four-week season got underway in rip-roaring style
Alistair Brownlee shares exclusive insights into the mindsets of the best athletes in the world, including himself
For nine glorious years, Alistair Brownlee has held the title of ‘reigning Olympic champion’. In that time, he’s managed to gain access to some of the biggest names in sport. The result? Relentless – Secrets of the Sporting Elite, Brownlee’s new book. In a 220 exclusive, we spoke to the double Olympic gold medallist about his quest to define sporting greatness
Paralympics: Steadman wins gold, Peasgood silver and Cashmore bronze
Britain’s paratriathletes excelled in the PTS5 class on their second day of Paralympic competition as Lauren Steadman won gold, Claire Cashmore took bronze and George Peasgood landed silver in Tokyo
Collins Cup: British women star as Europe triumph in new triathlon team competition
Lucy Charles-Barclay, Emma Pallant-Browne and Kat Matthews all recorded wins to help Team Europe beat USA and the Internationals to lift the first-ever Collins Cup on a day of shocks and high drama in Slovakia
Paralympics: Disappointment for Brits on first day of paratriathlon
Two fourth places, a cruel DNF and no medals as the first day of two in Tokyo fails to go to plan for head coach Jonny Riall’s squad
Collins Cup: “We’ve so much talent in this country we could have our own team”
Britain’s women Lucy Charles-Barclay, Holly Lawrence, Kat Matthews and Emma Pallant-Browne are expecting to get Team Europe off to a dream start in triathlon’s long-awaited showdown in Slovakia
Collins Cup preview: how will it play out and what are Team Europe’s chances?
Columnist Tim Heming is in Slovakia for the inaugural Collins Cup, which takes place this coming Saturday and promises a feast of action for tri fans. Here’s what you can expect…
Paralympics: who are GB’s paratriathletes, when are they racing and can they win gold?
Team GB’s paratri medal success at Rio 2016 didn’t receive the recognition it deserved. But with televised live events planned for Tokyo, it’s time to shine the Paralympic spotlight on paratri. Tim Heming meets the contenders…
WTCS final: Kristian Blummenfelt adds world title to Olympic glory as Alex Yee misses out in Edmonton
Norwegian wins in style in Canada to become first male to take Olympic and world title triumph in same year – repeating the feat of Flora Duffy in the earlier women’s race
WTCS final: Taylor Knibb enjoys stunning solo success as Flora Duffy seals Olympic-world title double
The young USA triathlete biked away from a world-class field in Edmonton, but third-place was enough for the Bermudian to add a record-equalling third world title and become first triathlete to win Olympics and World Triathlon crown in same year
Olympic Mixed Team Relay: Great Britain win gold in Tokyo 2020 – with Jonny Brownlee winning his third Olympic medal
Quartet of Jess Learmonth, Jonny Brownlee, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Alex Yee top the podium in first ever Olympic Triathlon Mixed Relay and Jonny Brownlee becomes first triathlete to win three Olympic medals
Olympic triathlon relay: does it affect the individual tri event?
The team mixed relay is hotly anticipated ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but could unwittingly compromise the spirit of competition, argues Tim Heming
