Twenty-three of the world’s best male triathletes, including the Brownlees, Javier Gomez and Mario Mola, are to race for US$1.5 million in the all-new Super League Triathlon series. Launching in March with a ‘stake-in-the-ground’ event…
He’s been off the racing scene since last summer when a training exercise destroyed his Rio chances, but with a 70.3 win already under his belt what can we expect from the five-time ITU world…
This news follows Alistair Brownlee’s announcement, in December 2016, that he will be racing longer distances in 2017. Advertisement Ali Brownlee to target Ironman 70.3 Worlds “The next couple of years will see me race…
Competing on home turf Kiwi pro Dougal Allan won Challenge Wanaka at the weekend in a new course record of 8:26:38, beating Richard Ussher’s 2010 time by nearly nine minutes. Advertisement Up-and-coming New Zealander, Mike…
A volcanic crater swim? Check. A race far from the triathlon trail? Check. The East African sun? Oh yes. The Kyaninga Triathlon in Uganda returns in April 2017 for another rare showcase of East African…
A new triathlon relay event was announced by British Triathlon at Nottingham Castle yesterday evening, with both Brownlee brothers, Jodie Stimpson and Sophie Coldwell attending the launch. Advertisement The British Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup…
Do you want to be a Sundried ambassador? Getting support, promotion and kit from the ethical activewear brand Sundried, who also support leading triathlete Alice Hector? Then read on as we have teamed up with them…
1. BETA-ALANINE SUPPLEMENTS BENEFIT ANALYSED A recent meta-analysis by Brazilian and English universities found significant evidence of an ergogenic effect from taking beta-alanine supplements. Beta-alanine increases muscle carnosine content, which improves the body’s ability to…
A US age-group triathlete banned for four years for doping is now competing in ultra marathons under her maiden name. Advertisement Holly Balogh, 46, a Kona qualifier and Ironman All World Athlete champion in 2014…
The 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series starts this weekend in Abu Dhabi, with the women racing tomorrow morning (UK time) Friday 3 March, followed by the men on Saturday morning (UK time). Advertisement Like last…