Lucy Charles-Barclay: Background, career highlights, quotes
Lucy Charles-Barclay is one of triathlon’s greatest all-round athletes. Here’s everything you need to know about the British sporting star…
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Who is Challenge Roth winner Alanis Siffert? Here’s her background, career highlights and quotes…
Alanis Siffert is an exciting triathlete who continues to surprise us with her race results. Here’s everything you need to know about the 24-year-old Swiss star… Only making the transition from swimming to triathlon five years ago, Alanis Siffert has no doubt made her mark on the sport, taking a number of podium finishes in […]
“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 […]
Sometimes the best training for triathlon success is just doing whatever you want, as one pro athlete has proven
Downtime can be an uncomfortable concept when we’ve been bitten by the sports bug and want to pull on our run shoes as much as possible, but the example of a top-ranked British professional shows why it’s often the right choice to make Triathlon is particularly addictive when it comes to training. It is a […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
Steady as she goes: how consistency unlocked elite podiums for Jess Fullagar
Consistency, patience and a growing self-belief are fuelling British pro Jess Fullagar’s ascent through the ranks, and thanks to several recent world-class results the tri world is starting to take notice. During a stopover in Hong Kong, we caught up with the next British female star.
Race alongside Jonny Brownlee at Blenheim tri with special discount for 220 Triathlon readers
Jonathan Brownlee, one of the most decorated triathletes in history, will attempt to set a new record for the Weekend Warrior challenge by competing alongside amateur athletes at Supertri Blenheim Palace on June 6-7. Brownlee is aiming to set a new record by completing a staggering 10 sprint triathlons across the two-day event, targeting a […]
Kat Matthews: ‘Sub-8 is possible this year’
As the British long-distance star builds towards a defining season, she tells 220 why discipline, curiosity and a willingness to edge closer to the limit may unlock the performance she – and the world of triathlon – has been waiting for.
“It gives me freedom but also responsibility, you have to create your own path.” Miguel Hidalgo talks trailblazing in triathlon for Brazil
He won his country’s first-ever WTCS race in 2025 and this year is hoping to bring home its first world title. Brazil’s Miguel Hidalgo tells 220 how he plans to shake up triathlon’s pecking order.
Triathlon will not thrive until it can fully engage ‘one and done’ athletes who see multisport as a tick box activity
As more athletes tick off a single race and move on, the sport’s institutions will need to rethink their approach. Tim Heming investigates.
Reintroducing Sophie Evans: We talk motherhood, motivation, and returning to elite racing postpartum
Sophie Coldwell, now officially Sophie Evans, is gearing up to make her comeback to pro racing after the birth of her daughter, Phoebe. We talk what it’s like to become a motherhood as an elite athlete and what’s on the cards next
From Olympian to long-course contender: Lisa Perterer reflects on the season that changed everything
Thanks to a winning combination of consistency, control and quiet confidence, in 2025 Austria’s Lisa Perterer broke into the big leagues of long-course racing. We caught up with her while training in Lanzarote to find out what we can expect in 2026.
“I knew I just needed to get as fat as possible and as fit as possible!” Ross Edgley on the extreme ways he had to change his body to swim around Iceland
Pulling on his wetsuit each day and braving the freezing waters around Iceland, Ross Edgley made history last year after swimming 1,610km to circumnavigate the country. While the headlines were of epic swimming, the harsh toll of nature on his body and the ecological research he enabled though, there was a much more personal reason […]
Lucy Charles-Barclay’s career told through 17 photos
From breakthrough wins to setbacks and triumphant returns, we visually tell the tale of the long-distance champion’s career.
“I really want to perform in Marbella, but I also feel empty in the tank!” Catching up with Ironman world champ Casper Stornes
Ahead of the Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Marbella, newly-crowned Ironman World Champion Casper Stornes sat down to chat about racing tactics, swim training and why he’s swapped to THEMAGIC5 goggles for that extra edge… Casper Stornes has already had one hell of a year. Coming into the Ironman World Championships in Nice slightly under […]
Casper Stornes: Norway’s ‘third man’ who became world champion in his second Ironman
Who is Casper Stornes? We explore the Norwegian Ironman world champ’s background and career highlights
Solveig Løvseth: the Norwegian who shocked the Ironman world champs favourites on debut
We explore the background of the young former swimmer who’s made a successful switch from short-course to long-distance racing
Male triathletes: the 13 greatest ever
Just who is the greatest male triathlete of all time, over both long-course and short-course? We’ve discussed, debated and argued, and finally produced our top 13. Do you agree?
The 13 greatest ever female triathletes
We have discussed, debated and, frankly, argued furiously about who should make it onto our top-13 female triathletes of all time list… do you agree with our choices?
Kieran Lindars on almost quitting, chasing watts, and podium breakthroughs
From almost quitting the sport to join the police, to heading to his second Ironman Worlds Champs, the last 12 months have been a wild ride for Kieran Lindars, as he tells 220…
A day in the life of paratriathletes Claire Cashmore and Dave Ellis
What exactly does it take to train for paratriathlon? Keen to find out, we joined pro paratriathletes for a behind-the-scenes look at an average day’s training…
Taylor Knibb: Background, career highlights, quotes
She’s a three-time Ironman 70.3 world champion and the 2024 T100 champion. Here, we delve into the American star’s story so far…
