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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
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From athlete to innovator – meet the triathlete creating products to improve swimming and strength training

Triathlon is a sport that quickly gets you hooked. But for engineer Johnny Ottema it also sparked ideas that led to him creating his own company. Find out more about Rayofi and its innovations for triathletes. Sponsored: Rayofi was founded by Dutch engineer and age-group triathlete Johnny Ottema. Unlike many sports brands, Rayofi did not […]

From athlete to innovator – meet the triathlete creating products to improve swimming and strength training
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Swim, bike, run, repeat – why you need to include considering insurance in your pre-event preparation

Sponsored: You’re on top of your training, you’ve worked on your technique and you’re comfortable with your equipment. Your transitions are quick and smooth, and you know how you’re going to stay fuelled and focused; the rest is down to how you’re feeling on the day, there’s nothing else you need to think about, right?  But what about insurance? Do you really need it, and what does it actually cover? We […]

Swim, bike, run, repeat – why you need to include considering insurance in your pre-event preparation
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“I don’t think the adrenaline’s worn off yet!” Maiden wins in both races at Ironman Cairns

Nick Thompson and Penny Slater have claimed their maiden Ironman wins with impressive performances at the 2026 Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns. Sunday’s victories have been a long time coming for both athletes, overcoming challenges on and off the course in recent times, with Thompson and Slater showing plenty of emotion as they took their wins. […]

“I don’t think the adrenaline’s worn off yet!” Maiden wins in both races at Ironman Cairns
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“There were moments where it felt completely surreal.” Ultra-marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson breaks World Record in 55km crocodile-inhabited river

Ultra-marathon swimmer and Red Equipment ambassador Andy Donaldson has set a new world record (pending notification) completing a record breaking 55km swim through Western Australia’s Ord River. Swimming in just trunks a hat and goggles and without a wetsuit, the swim meant navigating powerful currents, extreme heat and crocodile-inhabited waters in one of the most […]

“There were moments where it felt completely surreal.” Ultra-marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson breaks World Record in 55km crocodile-inhabited river
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“This challenge is what sport is all about.” Jonny Brownlee breaks Blenheim Weekend Warrior record but says it was fans and family that made it special

Jonny Brownlee has completed a massive 10 triathlons in a single weekend to break the Weekend Warrior record at Supertri Blenheim Palace. The Olympian crossed the final finish line with his baby son and said seeing his wife and son kept him going. Jonny Brownlee crossed the finish line with his baby son Freddie as […]

“This challenge is what sport is all about.” Jonny Brownlee breaks Blenheim Weekend Warrior record but says it was fans and family that made it special
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“I like to tell everyone I don’t compete any more… But that’s easier said than done when the horn goes.” Alistair Brownlee confirmed on 2026 Norseman start list

Following his debut Patagonman race last year, Alistair Brownlee has confirmed he’ll be donning his wetsuit and jumping from the back of the ferry at this year’s Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. On 1st August, 250 athletes will jump from a ferry into the Hardangerfjord at 05:00 and take on 226 kilometers of swimming, cycling and running across […]

“I like to tell everyone I don’t compete any more… But that’s easier said than done when the horn goes.” Alistair Brownlee confirmed on 2026 Norseman start list
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“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 […]

“Getting back into swimming and really pushing that fast-tracked my recovery”. Lucy Charles-Barclay on recovering from surgery and winning Ironman Lanzarote