Tomorrow will see Sweden’s ÖtillÖ race celebrate its 10th anniversary, as 120 International teams of two take on one of the world’s most challenging multisport endurance races.  Advertisement Held on Stockholm’s picturesque archipelago, each team will start at Sandhamn and traverse the 26 islands and sea stretches to complete a total distance of 65km of … Continue reading "Race preview: Sweden’s ÖtillÖ celebrates 10th anniversary"

Overcast and frankly dismal conditions in Edmonton, Canada today, yet Vicky Holland didn’t slow down for the World Triathlon Series’ penultimate stop, coming away with her second gold of 2015 after a ferocious run. Advertisement Despite recent algae worries the swim went ahead as planned with a beach start replacing the more usual pontoon. Water … Continue reading "GB’s Vicky Holland wins WTS Edmonton 2015"

There was a well-deserved win for South Africa’s Richard Murray at WTS Edmonton yesterday, showing great running strength to pull away from series leader Javier Gomez in chilly, wintry conditions. Advertisement >>> Richard Murray rules out Triple Crown challenge Raoul Shaw (FRA) and Eric Lagerstrom (USA) led the men out of the quick 750m one-lap … Continue reading "SA’s Richard Murray outruns rivals for WTS Edmonton 2015 title"

There were two familiar faces on the podium at the 2015 ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships in Switzerland over the weekend: Britain’s Emma Pooley and France’s Gaël Le Bellec both defended their 2014 titles. Advertisement >>> Olympic silver medallist Emma Pooley retires from cycling to focus 100% on triathlon Former pro cyclist Pooley … Continue reading "Britain’s Emma Pooley crowned 2015 ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Champ"

It seems only fitting that in an event billed as one of the world’s toughest endurance races, the 10th aniversary of ÖtillÖ should see an epic battle to the finish. Advertisement 220 Triathlon were out in Sweden following the events, as 120 teams took on the 26 islands and sea stretches making up Stockholm’s archipelago. In … Continue reading "Race report: Epic battle in the 10th running of Sweden’s ÖtillÖ"

One month to go until Kona 2015 and Ironman has released the full pro starters list, with ten British athletes set to toe the start line in Hawaii. Advertisement >>> Kona 2014: How the British pros got on in Hawaii There are four British men on the list: Tim Don, Joe Skipper, David McNamee and … Continue reading "Kona 2015 pro starters confirmed by Ironman – one month to go"

A major new event is coming to the 2016 race calendar – Windsor Duathlon, which will host no fewer than five British Championships plus the opportunity to qualify for the Great Britain Age-Group Team. Advertisement >>> The state of duathlon – feature Organised by British Triathlon, it will be held in the magnificent setting of … Continue reading "Windsor Duathlon to host five British Championship titles"

If you’re an aspiring GB age-grouper or championship contender then have a look at these dates for British Triathlon’s major events calendar for 2016, featuring five draft-legal races among the team qualifiers. Advertisement The full calendar includes all Triathlon England and British Triathlon Age-Group Championships, as well as the Great Britain Age-Group Team qualification events … Continue reading "Five draft-legal races among 2016 GB Age-Group Team qualifiers"

Did you race Helvellyn Triathlon last weekend? The Lake District enjoyed plenty of sunshine for this year’s race – but it’s still one of the hardest on the UK calendar. Advertisement >>> Helvellyn Triathlon race tips After swimming 1.6km in crystal clear Ullswater lake, athletes must face ‘The Struggle’ on the 60km bike leg, involving … Continue reading "Helvellyn Triathlon 2015 – in pics"

In contrast to last year, the 2015 edition of Challenge Weymouth brought calm seas for the thousands racing on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast earlier today. Advertisement >>> Joe Skipper and Eleanor Haresign win Challenge Weymouth 2014 Britain’s Stephen Bayliss was first out the water in 50:06mins with Jaroslav Kovacic (SLO) just one second behind him and … Continue reading "Challenge Weymouth 2015 race report"