Lucy Charles-Barclay lands Ironman Lanzarote crown
The 31-year-old’s love affair with the Island of Fire continued as she returned to the scene of her first professional triumph
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The best budget triathlon kit of 2025
Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It’s true that tri’s not the cheapest sport, so here’s our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
I visited Zone3 to check out the new, redesigned Aspire wetsuit – and here’s all you need to know
British triathlon brand Zone3 is heading toward 20 years since its founding and, with the new Aspire wetsuit, continues to innovate and evolve. Here’s all you need to know about the new suit, plus first impressions after swimming in it…
Ironman World Championships return to Hawaii as a one-day event from 2026
The split venue men’s and women’s experiment will end this year, with Nice being handed the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2026 and 2028 instead
Best swimming ear plugs in 2025
Keep your focus on the water and the dreaded swimmer’s ear at bay with our pick of the best swimming ear plugs
Jonny Brownlee: Background, career highlights, quotes
GB triathlete Jonathan Brownlee is one of triathlon’s biggest stars. Here’s all you need to know about the three-time Olympic medallist…
Top-15 finish for Alex Yee in debut TCS London Marathon
Olympian Alex Yee put in a blistering performance on a scorching day in central London to claim a top-15 finish in his first full marathon against a top men’s field.
How long should a wetsuit last?
A decent triathlon wetsuit is a serious investment and one you don’t want to have repeat too often. Ollie Willis explains how long you can expect it to last.
Great British Swimmer Ross Edgley announces most difficult challenge yet
The first man to swim around the circumference of Great Britain has announced a new, similar challenge. Only this time, the adventurer is adding another level of difficulty as he plans to swim around Iceland. Ross Edgley is no stranger to a difficult challenge. In November 2018 he completed a 1,792-mile swim around the perimeter […]
Best running caps and visors in 2025
For a more comfortable run in the sun, get yourself a running cap and stay cool in the heat. Here are some of the best running caps and visors on the market.
The best swim caps to wear for pool and open water swimming
Fed up of your hair getting in the way when you’re swimming? Take a look at our list of the best silicone swim caps so you can keep your splits down and your hair dry.
Best Hoka running shoes in 2025
Looking for your first (or seventh!?) pair of Hoka running shoes? Here’s our test team’s verdict on the brand’s best shoes…
Tri-fit Volt goggles review: I think these may be my new go-to goggles for training and racing
Ticking all the boxes is rare in a set of open-water swimming goggles. However Helen Webster found the new Volt design from Tri-fit an instant winner. Here’s why.
Best kids’ swim robes for young triathletes in 2025
Keep your budding triathletes warm and dry pre and post-swim with a cosy kids’ swim robe. Here are some top options to consider
Best wetsuit changing mats for swim, surf and triathlon
Protect your feet and your wetsuit with our top picks of the best wetsuit changing mats
Best wetsuit hangers for quick and easy drying
Make sure your swimming kit dries as quickly and efficiently as possible with our pick of the best wetsuit hangers
The best water shoes for grip and protection
Water shoes can provide grip, warmth and protection when you’re swimming or taking part in water sports. Here are eight options worth considering
Best sustainable swimwear for women
Looking for a new swimsuit that is suited to training and also better for the environment? Here is our pick of the best sustainable swimwear for women
Best base layers for swimming in open water
Want to add some extra warmth to your outdoor swims? A swimming base layer could be the answer. Here, 220 Triathlon puts 5 to the test…
Lionel Sanders: Background, career, highlights, quotes
Known as one of the most consistent athletes on the Ironman circuit, here’s everything you need to know about the 70.3 and iron-distance champion, Lionel Sanders…
Paula Findlay: Background, career highlights and quotes
Once the rising star of short-course triathlon, Canada’s Paula Findlay is now making big waves in the world of middle-distance racing. Here’s everything you need to know about her career to date…
Gustav Iden: Background, career highlights, quotes
Gustav Iden is part of a Norwegian contingent that once utterly dominated triathlon. But who is he and what’s happened in his career so far?
Weekend round-up: Waugh wins in Singapore and French rule in London
A huge weekend of pro triathlon saw Kate Waugh thrive in the heat of the Far East, Cassandre Beaugrand top Beth Potter in London and popular winners in the big Ironman 70.3 in California
The most important body parts to keep warm when swimming
If you want to perform at your best in the water, you need to keep warm. Here, Professor Mike Tipton highlights the body parts that it’s most important to insulate
