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Lesley Paterson: I’m disappointed not to win Xterra!

British triathlete speaks to 220 following her silver in Hawaii

28 October 2013 / 17:32 GMT13 April 2021 / 11:14 BST

Lesley Paterson: I’m disappointed not to win Xterra!

What are the best wetsuits for triathlon? These are 10 of our tried-and-tested favourites

Our team of experts have reviewed and rated the best wetsuits for triathlon on the market today – here are our top 10 options for men and women across all budgets.

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Athletes

Sam Laidlow: Background, career highlights, quotes

He’s an Ironman world champion, but what else do we know about British-born Frenchman Sam Laidlow? Well, quite a lot…

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Sam Laidlow: Background, career highlights, quotes

Training plans

Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use

With bricks, race efforts, open-water swims and tapering, this 6-month Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in top condition.

16 July 2026 / 11:10 BST

Blog

Use a smartwatch by all means, but take its data with a large pinch of salt

That a wrist-based lifestyle device can take measurements usually performed in a lab sounds too good to be true – and is

16 July 2026 / 10:18 BST

Use a smartwatch by all means, but take its data with a large pinch of salt

Training

Free sprint, Olympic, and Ironman triathlon training plans: 28 coach-built plans for all distances

Whether you’re targeting your first triathlon or you’re an Ironman pro, we’ve got a triathlon training plan to suit you. Written by our expert coaches, browse our 28 free guides today.

16 July 2026 / 09:31 BST16 July 2026 / 10:25 BST

Free sprint, Olympic, and Ironman triathlon training plans: 28 coach-built plans for all distances

News, Blog

I raced my first triathlon and it was nothing like social media made me think

My first triathlon experience was nothing like I had expected. Before I took part in my first race, I thought I knew what the sport looked like. My social media feed had shown me sleek tri-suits, top-spec time-trial bikes, athletes slicing through the water at a rapid pace, and slim, lean physiques. The morning of […]

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