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Britain’s Joe Skipper beasts bike leg at Ironman Texas

Course record-breaking bike split of 4:10:07 propels Brit to silver

18 May 2015 / 14:41 BST26 July 2022 / 10:49 BST

Britain’s Joe Skipper beasts bike leg at Ironman Texas

Kiprun Run 900 Shorts: a light and airy choice for trail runs

These trail-focused Run 900 Shorts from Decathlon’s Kiprun brand offer great performance and a range of useful features at an impressive price.

24 July 2026 / 13:35 BST24 July 2026 / 13:35 BST

Kiprun Run 900 Shorts: a light and airy choice for trail runs

Beginners

We compare elite racers and age-groupers to see what’s a good triathlon time

We look at the different distances involved in triathlon and explain what a good triathlon time would be for each

24 July 2026 / 11:29 BST24 July 2026 / 11:30 BST

We compare elite racers and age-groupers to see what’s a good triathlon time

Training Kit

What are the best waterproof swimming headphones in 2026? We’ve tested six fully submergible options

Love training to music and want to do exactly that in the pool? Swim coach Helen Webster tests the best waterproof headphones for swimming…

24 July 2026 / 11:04 BST24 July 2026 / 11:04 BST

What are the best waterproof swimming headphones in 2026? We’ve tested six fully submergible options

Athletes

‘I never stopped believing I could do it’: How Alanis Siffert went from beginner runner to a 2:45 marathon

Challenge Roth champion Alanis Siffert only started running a few years ago. She tells 220 Triathlon how patience, consistency and trusting her body helped her produce a remarkable 2:45 marathon. To run a 2:45 marathon, you need to average three minutes and 55 seconds per kilometre (6:18/mile). That’s a daunting pace even for experienced runners. […]

24 July 2026 / 09:05 BST24 July 2026 / 09:05 BST

‘I never stopped believing I could do it’: How Alanis Siffert went from beginner runner to a 2:45 marathon

Competitions

Why isn’t triathlon included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?

The Commonwealth Games are beginning in Glasgow, 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.

23 July 2026 / 21:41 BST23 July 2026 / 21:45 BST

Why isn’t triathlon included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?

Helmets

What are the best aero bike helmets? We tested 9 in a wind tunnel to find out

Forget wheels, if you’re looking for a good-value bike speed upgrade, invest in an aero road helmet. Here, we test 9 of the fastest, safest, and most comfortable for triathlon.

23 July 2026 / 17:05 BST23 July 2026 / 17:05 BST