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Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Colombo sees athletes competing from 63 countries

The only M-Dot event currently held in South Asia was a success in its debut year, with the age-group only field attracting big crowds in a unique environment

26 February 2018 / 13:42 GMT8 May 2020 / 01:19 BST

Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Colombo sees athletes competing from 63 countries

Swim

How to prepare for a non-wetsuit triathlon swim

When temperatures soar and water temperatures rise, there’s a chance your triathlon may be non-wetsuit. But what does this mean for you – and how can you make sure you perform to your best without your trusty wetsuit on?

7 July 2026 / 13:45 BST7 July 2026 / 13:45 BST

How to prepare for a non-wetsuit triathlon swim

Athletes

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 […]

7 July 2026 / 13:31 BST7 July 2026 / 13:31 BST

Who is Challenge Roth winner Alanis Siffert? Here’s her background, career highlights and quotes…

News, Bike

Sam Laidlow’s Challenge Roth-winning Canyon Speedmax CFR revealed

Before it even launched, Sam Laidlow’s Canyon Speedmax CFR had already powered a world record and the fastest bike split of the day at Challenge Roth. Challenge Roth has long been regarded as the fastest long-distance triathlon on the calendar, but Sam Laidlow proved he was faster still in the men’s race. Bursting through the […]

6 July 2026 / 19:43 BST6 July 2026 / 19:43 BST

Sam Laidlow’s Challenge Roth-winning Canyon Speedmax CFR revealed

News

I’m a tri newbie but I raced alongside legend Jonny Brownlee at Supertri Blenheim – this is how it went

A whole weekend of back-to-back triathlons? With Jonny Brownlee attempting a record on the same course? Supertri’s Blenheim event really had everything this year, as 220’s Ed Broadley found out…

6 July 2026 / 15:55 BST7 July 2026 / 15:00 BST

I’m a tri newbie but I raced alongside legend Jonny Brownlee at Supertri Blenheim – this is how it went

Swim Clothing

We test the best swimskins for fast and aero triathlon racing in 2026

Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. We test 8 of the best swimskins on the market.

6 July 2026 / 15:08 BST6 July 2026 / 15:08 BST

News

Challenge Roth is triathlon’s unicorn – and these are the reasons why

Despite increased competition and a changing landscape in triathlon, the lure of Challenge Roth, the world’s best-supported long-distance race, remains undeniable. Following his race debut at Challenge Roth, former Olympic and world champion Kristian Blummenfelt described pedalling up Solarer Berg, cheers reverberating around his aero helmet so loudly he was struggling to think, as an […]

6 July 2026 / 12:47 BST6 July 2026 / 12:47 BST