PTO confirms no Collins Cup or fourth Tour event in 2023
After much speculation, the PTO has finally confirmed its event plans for the rest of the year and there are some big misses…
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Chrissie Wellington: Background, career highlights, quotes
Chrissie Wellington was the first British female superstar of triathlon, remaining unbeaten across the iron distance until her retirement in 2012. Here’s everything you need to know about the four-time Kona queen…
Patrick Lange sets new iron-distance run record in bittersweet return to Roth
The two-time Ironman world champion and former Roth winner ran the house down in Bavaria, but still came up frustratingly short in his goal
Daniela Ryf: “I pictured Chrissie catching me!”
The new iron distance world record holder explained her strategy for fighting the fatigue as she knocked 10mins off Chrissie Wellington’s longstanding mark on an unforgettable day at Challenge Roth
Daniela Ryf beats Chrissie Wellington’s record in Roth
The Swiss star won her third Challenge Roth title and demolished the world’s best iron-distance time with an 8:08:21 finish to take almost 10mins off the Brit’s longstanding record
Magnus Ditlev smashes course record in Challenge Roth
The giant Dane delivered a gun-to-tape masterclass to defend his title in Germany, beating Jan Frodeno’s 2016 best by 11mins to take the tape in 7:24:40
Matt Hauser wins Montreal for his first-ever World Triathlon victory
Australia back on the top step in a World Triathlon race; Jonny Brownlee finishes top male Brit in 17th
Brit Beth Potter takes her second world series win in Montreal
Beth Potter made a fantastic recovery in Montreal to take her second WTCS win of the season. Here’s how it happened
Breca Swimrun race series to return to UK this September
Under a new owner, the Breca Swimrun race series will return to UK this September with a first event planned for Liverpool
Super League Triathlon announces dates for championship series
One of triathlon’s most exciting formats is set to return later this year. Here’s what you need to know
Martyn Brunt on the importance of the mid-ride café stop
Brunty’s in despair having discovered the closure of his favourite mid-ride caff, mid-ride…
Why lessons must be learnt from Ironman Hamburg fatality
The tragic events in Germany – where a motorcyclist died and a triathlete and cameraperson went to hospital – is the starkest wake-up call for safety that the sport has ever had, says 220 columnist Tim Heming
The true cost of doping on elite sport
When athletes make the decision to cheat it doesn’t just rob rivals of podiums and prize money, but rips away everything we hold dear about sporting competition
Connor Bentley: The U23 world champion on balancing finances, Olympic ambitions and training with Alex Yee
Connor Bentley joins a prestigious list of British men to have worn the U23 world crown. So what’s next for the 22-year-old who boasts Alex Yee as a training partner? Let’s find out…
George Peasgood: “90% of people with my brain injury don’t wake up again”
In October 2022, Paralympic medallist George Peasgood was involved in a freak bike accident that resulted in traumatic brain injury – the type most people don’t recover from. Miraculously, George did. Here, we hear from George and his girlfriend Frankie Hall about that fateful day, why he thinks he survived and what comes next…
George Peasgood: Background, career highlights, quotes
Double Paralympian and frequently on the podium in the PTS5 category, young George Peasgood’s raced the paratri circuit for a decade. Here’s his story so far…
Motorcyclist killed during Ironman European Champs
The race vehicle collided with a cyclist during the bike leg of the long-distance race in Hamburg
Garmin launches new Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro
Upgraded top-end multisport watches launched, as Garmin releases details of the new Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro
Alex Yee beats Hayden Wilde in Cagliari WTCS head-to-head
The world’s two best male short course athletes had an enthralling duel in Sardinia before the Brit pulled away within sight of the tape
Georgia Taylor-Brown puts in masterclass to win WTCS Cagliari
The double Olympic medallist looked in control throughout as she won in Sardinia for the second year running. Here’s how the action unfolded
London Triathlon announces new name and distance
A new middle-distance event is set to be added to the London Triathlon as it joins forces with Challenge Family and becomes Challenge London…
Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden’s swim-speed secrets
Exclusive video with goggle brand Form shows how the Norwegian triathlon team is using data to drive hydrodynamic efficiency and prepare for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
Sam Perkins completes one more marathon dream in Leeds
41-year-old triathlete Sam Perkins who is living with motor neurone disease successfully finished the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon after a buckled wheel cut short London attempt three weeks earlier
Sophie Coldwell wins her first World Triathlon race in Yokohama
The win puts the British pro at the top of the women’s rankings; while NZ’s Hayden Wilde takes the men’s title to start his 2023 championship campaign
