Lucy Charles-Barclay wins Challenge Roth
In contrast to the soaring temperatures of Ironman Frankfurt last weekend, it was a rather cooler affair in Roth today for one of the world’s greatest triathlons, with clouds and rain. The rain eased as…
Local hero Dreitz wins Challenge Roth
The day may have been overcast with clouds and drops of rain, but the home crowds were anything but when it became clear a home victory was likely, as local boy Andi Dreitz powered his way…
Hamburg WTS: 5 things we learnt
1. When wet ‘n wild, anything can happen: Sodden roads on a twisting city centre course were always going to lead to an incident-packed bike leg and so it proved. Normally the prudent tactic to…
Broken records, searing heat and romance at the Croyde Ocean Tri
Based on course statistics, we once named the Croyde Ocean Triathlon the fifth-hardest Olympic-distance triathlon in the world. Advertisement Having done 2019’s event this weekend in North Devon (and finished in 323rd place), we can…
Emma Jackson takes World Series victory in Edmonton
Australian Emma Jackson took advantage of the absence of the top-ranked contenders to register her first triumph in the World Triathlon Series. Advertisement The 27-year-old, who hadn’t been on a WTS podium since 2014, out-sprinted…
Brownlee back to winning ways in World Triathlon Series
Double Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee took victory in Edmonton to show he’s still a force to be reckoned with at the top level of the sport. Advertisement Brownlee hadn’t been on a World Triathlon Series…
New Zealand beat British quartet in Edmonton mixed relay
A young New Zealand team defeated Great Britain in the mixed relay in Edmonton to give the Kiwis their first victory in this format in the World Triathlon Series. Advertisement All aged under 23, the…
WTS Edmonton: 5 things we learnt
1. 5, 4, 3, 2 and No 1 is the countdown for Katie: USA’s top triathlete Katie Zafares missed Edmonton knowing only victory could have improved her best five-race total ahead of the Grand Final. Such…
GB’s Lucy Gossage wins first XTri World Champs at Norseman
Saturday 3rd August saw the first running of the XTri World Championships, held at the race series’ flagship event, the Norseman. In a change to the usual running of the event, a field of 42…
Tokyo 2020 test event preview: what to expect and the Brits hoping for victory
Triathlon is warming up for the Tokyo test event in more ways than one. Anticipation is building among athletes looking to all but guarantee Olympic and Paralympic selection and fans who will be granted a…