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Scorching performances from GBR’s Harry Palmer and Lizzie Rayner as they win a non-wetsuit Ironman 70.3 Swansea race

The challenging course and world-class field delivered competitive, dynamic and fast racing, with Harry Palmer (GBR) and Lizzie Rayner (GBR) ultimately claiming the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea titles and maximum Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series points.    A beautiful morning greeted athletes at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea, with the streets lined by the passionate Welsh crowds, creating an […]

Scorching performances from GBR’s Harry Palmer and Lizzie Rayner as they win a non-wetsuit Ironman 70.3 Swansea race
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“It’s been a magical ride!” Matt Hauser wins gold three years in a row in scorching WTCS Hamburg men’s race, as Wilde picks up a penalty and Hidalgo is DSQ’d

The World Triathlon Championship Series to Hamburg this weekend, where as temperatures rose, five British athletes took part across the men’s and women’s sprint-distance events. What happened in the swim? Mark Devay of Hungary took control of the 750m swim, posting the fastest split of the day of 8m30s, and following Hauser out of transition […]

“It’s been a magical ride!” Matt Hauser wins gold three years in a row in scorching WTCS Hamburg men’s race, as Wilde picks up a penalty and Hidalgo is DSQ’d
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The most popular triathlon kit: is your bike, wetsuit and shoe choice on the list?

Choosing new triathlon kit often means relying on reviews, recommendations and plenty of anecdotal advice. Now, a new study has provided a data-led snapshot of what athletes are actually using on race day, revealing the most popular brands across bikes, wetsuits, wheels and running shoes. While the pros grab headlines with cutting-edge bikes, prototype equipment […]

The most popular triathlon kit: is your bike, wetsuit and shoe choice on the list?
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Challenge Roth is triathlon’s unicorn – and these are the reasons why

Despite increased competition and a changing landscape in triathlon, the lure of Challenge Roth, the world’s best-supported long-distance race, remains undeniable. Following his race debut at Challenge Roth, former Olympic and world champion Kristian Blummenfelt described pedalling up Solarer Berg, cheers reverberating around his aero helmet so loudly he was struggling to think, as an […]

Challenge Roth is triathlon’s unicorn – and these are the reasons why
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“My body is saying yes.” Thrilling news as Lucy Charles-Barclay announces she will be on the start line at Challenge Roth

Lucy Charles-Barclay has announced via her Instagram account that she will be lining up for one of the biggest races of the tri calendar this year – Challenge Roth. Charles-Barclay has previously won the title in 2019 and came second in 2018 but this will be the first time since her victory that we’ll see […]

“My body is saying yes.” Thrilling news as Lucy Charles-Barclay announces she will be on the start line at Challenge Roth
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“I wasn’t really prepared, but I took a shot!” XTERRA sees stunning performances on a scorching day in the Dolomites

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 […]

“I wasn’t really prepared, but I took a shot!” XTERRA sees stunning performances on a scorching day in the Dolomites
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Is your training putting you at risk of skin cancer? Here’s how to identify the signs and stay skin-safe when outdoors

Long hours of training outside equal lots of sun exposure. But are you keeping your skin safe enough? Here’s how to do it, as well as recommendations for the best sunscreen for athletes. After retiring from a successful, 17-year triathlon career, Georgie Rutherford had just thrown herself into her Long Run Collective coaching venture when […]

Is your training putting you at risk of skin cancer? Here’s how to identify the signs and stay skin-safe when outdoors
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“He did not make it easy for me!” Martin Van Riel battles local favourite Valdemar Solok in thrilling Ironman 70.3 Elsinore race

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 […]

“He did not make it easy for me!” Martin Van Riel battles local favourite Valdemar Solok in thrilling Ironman 70.3 Elsinore race
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“I was like ‘bam, switch on!’” GB’s Kat Matthews takes impressive victory in Ironman 70.3 Elsinore

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 […]

“I was like ‘bam, switch on!’” GB’s Kat Matthews takes impressive victory in Ironman 70.3 Elsinore