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Pathologically incapable of turning down a challenge, Brunty enters a 10km swim event

9 December 2014 / 17:10 GMT

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 June 2026 / 13:29 BST24 June 2026 / 13:29 BST

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

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Best turbo trainers 2026: 10 of the best home training set-ups

Indoor cycling offers you all the data and distractions you could ask for. Here, Jack Sexty tests the best turbo trainers on the market

24 June 2026 / 12:33 BST24 June 2026 / 12:33 BST

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“I wasn’t really prepared, but I took a shot!” XTERRA sees stunning performances on a scorching day in the Dolomites

Former XTERRA World Cup champions Arthur Serrières and Alizée Paties of France pulled on their trail shoes and claimed the 2026 XTERRA European Championship Full Distance titles on Saturday, June 20 in Molveno, Trentino, Italy. With Lake Molveno sitting at 21°C, air temperatures rising to 29°C, and the Brenta Dolomites towering over three days of […]

23 June 2026 / 08:19 BST

“I wasn’t really prepared, but I took a shot!” XTERRA sees stunning performances on a scorching day in the Dolomites

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Amazon UK Prime Day 2026 live: we reveal the best triathlon deals

Amazon UK Prime Day is here and it’s shaping up to be a record sale for tri bargains. We’ve gathered some of the best, exclusive deals on triathlon kit for you to choose from. Let’s be honest, with three sports rolled into one, triathlon isn’t exactly a budget-friendly hobby. From wetsuits and running shoes to […]

23 June 2026 / 00:01 BST22 June 2026 / 17:20 BST

Amazon UK Prime Day 2026 live: we reveal the best triathlon deals

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Is your training putting you at risk of skin cancer? Here’s how to identify the signs and stay skin-safe when outdoors

Long hours of training outside equal lots of sun exposure. But are you keeping your skin safe enough? Here’s how to do it, as well as recommendations for the best sunscreen for athletes. After retiring from a successful, 17-year triathlon career, Georgie Rutherford had just thrown herself into her Long Run Collective coaching venture when […]

22 June 2026 / 15:56 BST22 June 2026 / 16:02 BST

Is your training putting you at risk of skin cancer? Here’s how to identify the signs and stay skin-safe when outdoors

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“He did not make it easy for me!” Martin Van Riel battles local favourite Valdemar Solok in thrilling Ironman 70.3 Elsinore race

GB’s Kat Matthews found an extra gear to take the women’s race at Ironman 70.3 Elsinore, but the men’s race was equally dynamic from the outset, with a battle between Van Riel and home hero Solok. What happened in the swim with South Africa’s Jamie Riddle and Germany’s Hannes Butters pushing the pace in the […]

21 June 2026 / 16:09 BST21 June 2026 / 16:09 BST