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Gordon Ramsay pulls out of Kona 2014 due to injury

TV chef said to be “extremely frustrated” after severe tear of his Achilles forces him out of next month’s Ironman World Championship in Hawaii

9 September 2014 / 11:51 BST6 April 2021 / 13:30 BST

Gordon Ramsay pulls out of Kona 2014 due to injury

Injuries

Cut your risk of injury this year

The latest research on how to stay niggle-free

29 January 2014 / 09:25 GMT5 May 2021 / 16:02 BST

News

Ironman World Championship 2024: How being a “non-factor” can help Kieran Lindars conquer the Big Island

The British debutant hopes that his low profile will help to ease him through the race before running to success in the marathon

23 October 2024 / 14:18 BST23 October 2024 / 14:22 BST

Ironman World Championship 2024: How being a “non-factor” can help Kieran Lindars conquer the Big Island

Olympics

“Oh my days, it’s me!:” Alex Yee relives his incredible comeback to win Olympic gold

Soon after Yee’s gold and bronze medals at the Paris games, we sat down for a chat with the world’s most decorated Olympic triathlete

23 October 2024 / 13:30 BST23 October 2024 / 13:06 BST

“Oh my days, it’s me!:” Alex Yee relives his incredible comeback to win Olympic gold

Blog

‘Will Ironman break pledge on women’s racing with World Championships format change?’

After low numbers at the women’s event in Nice, 220 columnist Tim Heming expects to see men and women being reunited at the same location from 2026 onwards

23 October 2024 / 09:22 BST23 October 2024 / 13:43 BST

‘Will Ironman break pledge on women’s racing with World Championships format change?’

News

Ironman World Championship 2024: Patrick Lange on why opening seconds will be critical in 8hr contest

The two-time champion believes the start of the swim is likely to have a heavy bearing on his chances of success on Hawaii’s Big Island

22 October 2024 / 13:17 BST22 October 2024 / 13:17 BST

Ironman World Championship 2024: Patrick Lange on why opening seconds will be critical in 8hr contest

Aerobars

Clip-on aerobars: 13 of the best reviewed for triathlon

Often the easiest way to shave off seconds on a road bike is to add a set of clip-on aerobars. Here, we review 13 options for triathlon…

22 October 2024 / 12:58 BST22 October 2024 / 17:23 BST

Clip-on aerobars: 13 of the best reviewed for triathlon

Competitions

Triathlon not included in stripped-back list of sports at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow has been announced as the new venue for the 2026 Commonwealth Games but triathlon will not feature. With a stripped-back list of sports following the move from Victoria in Australia after costs spiralled, only ten sports have made the cut.

22 October 2024 / 09:43 BST22 October 2024 / 09:47 BST