How likely was Sabastian Sawe’s world record at the London Marathon and how low can the benchmark fall?
Data scientist Simon Angus considered a sub-two-hour marathon pretty likely on the day and expects records to fall further
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Beth Potter wins Iran war-delayed WTCS opener while Vasco Vilaça takes first series victory in scorching Samarkand
After the postponement of the Abu Dhabi event, the Brit pipped Léonie Périault by nine seconds in the Uzbek capital and the Portuguese pulled away in the final 400m
Sam Dickinson finishes second at Singapore T100 behind flying Hayden Wilde despite bike mechanical
The Brit was first out of the water and held on for second spot after dropping his chain on the bike leg
The triathlon industry is trying to become more sustainable – but we can all do more
This Earth Day we take a look at what we can all do to become more eco-friendly in our multisport activities and gear purchases
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.
“It’s a different kind of suffering to boxing, a proper grind.” Pro boxer Harry Garside shares how he got on swapping fighting for triathlon at the T100 Gold Coast
He’s known for pulling on the gloves and representing Australia in boxing and has won Commonwealth Gold. This time though Harry Garside is pulling on a tri-suit to give multisport a go at the T100 Gold Coast race. In his own words, here’s how his day went… I’m Harry Garside — a professional boxer by […]
What are the cheapest and most expensive marathons to enter?
Belfast and New York are venues to avoid if you want to cut the costs of your marathon
“I was in the hurt box there.” Kristian Blummenfelt unleashes decisive marathon to set new course record at Ironman Texas, while Solveig Løvseth takes women’s title
In front of a stacked international field, Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt and reigning IRONMAN World Champion Solveig Løvseth claimed dominant victories at Ironman Texas, completing a day defined by championship‑level performances and course best‑breaking pace. The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship delivered a historic and dramatic day of racing as the fourth stop of the […]
“I knocked two hours off my marathon run PB in three years, which is pretty cool!” Anya Culling’s journey from novice to elite
From running a marathon in 04:34 to competing as an elite, Anya Culling has plenty of tips to share on the TCS London Marathon
What are the best road bike shoes for cycling? Here’s our top 10 tested and reviewed
For year-round mile-munching triathletes can’t go wrong with a robust pair of road bike shoes. Here, Jack Sexty puts 10 pairs to the test
Nine of the most unforgettable and iconic marathon moments of all time
Heroics, defiance, cheating and records. The history of the marathon has it all.
From the bizarre to the unbelievable: 8 of the world’s weirdest marathon records
The first London Marathon was run in 1981 and by the event’s second year runners were taking part in fancy dress. This trend is typified by Lloyd Scott who has completed the course in a deep diving suit, dressed as Indiana Jones pulling a boulder and crawling as Brian the Snail from the Magic Roundabout. […]
Texas can’t hold’em: the stars competing for a piece of the $175k pie at Ironman Texas
We preview Ironman Texas where the stacked pro fields should throw up drama.
What triathletes can learn from Alistair Brownlee winning a 600km bikepacking race
Bikepacking, especially off-road, develops skills, resilience endurance while spicing up your training
I tried ‘boy kibble’, the viral gym bro meal trend, so you don’t have to
As quick and effective as it is, many dogs are served more appetising food than this mound of meat and rice
What are the world’s best cycling climbs? Here are 10 to add to your bucket list
From long and unrelenting and short and not sweet, we’ve covered all kinds of ascent from four corners of the globe
Cassandre Beaugrand broke the 10km French national road record: could she qualify for the European Athletics Championships?
The Paris 2024 Olympic champion is said to be targeting 3,000m and 5,000m on the track
“I’m looking forward to soaking up the experience again.” Alex Yee confirmed as pacemaker for 2026 TCS London Marathon
Reigning Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee has confirmed he’ll be pulling on his run shoes and acting as a pacemaker at the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, where he will be tasked with pacing Emile Cairess, the leading British athlete in the field. Yee will be returning a favour to Cairess who paced him for 21 miles at last December’s Valencia Marathon and helped the triathlon star to finish in a time of 2:06:38 […]
Can a Dryrobe transition from the shore to the shops? We review the Dryrobe Nexus to find out
Can a Dryrobe look cool in town while staying functional for swim changing? Helen Webster puts the new Dryrobe Nexus to the test.
Sunski Couloir review: quality running sunglasses with a quirky way to cut glare
Lateral sun shields make these sunglasses from the San Francisco outdoor brand excellent for running in bright light.
I work full-time and ride 12 hours a week: these are the best protein sources for busy athletes
To keep well fuelled while working full-time, I focus on quick-to-prepare protein.
10 of the best cycling climbs in Europe
From regulars in cycling’s grand tours to lesser known brutes, here are the top ten European mountains you can climb by bike
How does triathlon training affect your biological age?
Evidence suggests preparing for triathlon racing slows ageing
Tour de France 2026: will Tadej Pogačar equal Eddy Merckx by winning a record fifth yellow jersey?
We preview the 113th edition of France’s three-week stage race where the all-conquering Slovenian will contend for a record fifth title
