Spain and the USA continue to bestride the World Triathlon Series leaderboards for 2015, hogging the top-three spots for the men’s and women’s title races respectively. Advertisement In the men’s rankings, 2014 champ Javier Gomez (ESP) managed to record a winning margin of 45 seconds for WTS Stockholm last weekend – the biggest gap for … Continue reading "World Triathlon Series 2015 points update: Spain and USA whitewash?"

It’s official – Ironman has been acquired by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group for $650m, joining football club Atlético Madrid on the latter’s roster of investments in Western sports enterprises. Advertisement The news broke early this morning, and Wanda Group assumes Ironman’s existing – unspecified – debts from current owner Providence Equity Partners. The finish … Continue reading "Ironman bought by China’s Wanda Group for $650m"

It’s the end of an era for ‘The Caveman’ – South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz says he’ll retire after Xterra UK this weekend (29-30 August). Advertisement >>> Is there any stopping ‘Caveman’ Conrad Stoltz? “I’m pretty sure this it,” says the four-time Xterra world champ. “I don’t have regrets. I’m 41, I had a fantastic career, … Continue reading "South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz to retire after Xterra UK"

No sooner had Ironman revealed its new owner this morning than the comments started flying in on social media. Advertisement >>> Ironman bought by China’s Dalian Wanda group for $650 No surprise really – it’s triathlon’s biggest corporate deal yet, and involves arguably the sport’s biggest player, a brand that has gone from a handful … Continue reading "Ironman buyout reaction: Entry fees, tattoos and feed stations"

Yorkshire-born trio the ‘Wild Swimming Brothers’ have become the first people ever to swim the length of the River Eden from its source in the Cumbrian mountains to the sea – a journey of 145km. Advertisement >>> How to conquer any open-water challenge The three siblings Jack, Calum and Robbie Hudson took nine days to … Continue reading "British brothers first to swim length of Cumbria’s River Eden"

Les membres de familles royales et personnalités politiques sont les nouveaux influenceurs mode ! Ce statut vaut à Ivanka Trump l’attention de la presse spécialisée et des passionnés, en admiration devant un look récemment porté à Rome. La fille et conseillère du président Donald Trump a profité d’un mariage pour rendre un hommage stylé à … Continue reading "Ivanka Trump pique une robe à sa mère Ivana Trump, le résultat est bluffant"

Following yesterday’s news that Ironman has been bought by a Chinese conglomerate, many commentators have predicted further price rises or worse for the iconic triathlon brand. 220 columnist Tim Heming mulls it over. Advertisement I suppose you can still include chasing a Double Gloucester down Cooper’s Hill, snorkelling a few bogs in Llanwrtyd Wells, and … Continue reading "Opinion: Ironman buyout offers chance of quick PR wins for owners"

Monica Bellucci, Rihanna, Eva Longoria… De nombreuses stars participent à la Fashion Week de Paris. Carla Bruni en retrouve également la ferveur. Vendredi soir, elle a craqué pour la nouvelle collection de la maison Celine, conçue par le créateur Hedi Slimane, et exprimé un regret : “J’aurais aimé être jeune à nouveau (…) pour pouvoir … Continue reading "Carla Bruni : Sublime et nostalgique au défilé Celine"

Middle-distance racing’s finest pro and age-group athletes descended on Zell-Am-See in Austria today for the tenth edition of the Ironman 70.3 World Championships and its debut sojourn in Europe. And, after wins for Germany’s Sebastian Kienle in 2012 and ’13 and Spanish superstar Javier Gomez in 2014, Europe’s hold on the men’s title was maintained, … Continue reading "Frodeno and Ryf take Ironman 70.3 Worlds"

Sad news over the weekend – a first-time triathlete has died during the swim leg of the Ocean Lake Triathlon at Leybourne Lakes near Maidstone, Kent. Click Here: Bape Men 1st Camo Bape Sta track jacket Advertisement The alarm was raised after Paul Gallihawk, 34, failed to complete the swim on Saturday (29 August), and his … Continue reading "British triathlete dies during swim leg of Ocean Lake Triathlon"