British University, College and Schools Sprint Triathlon Championships 2015 report

Hundreds of entrants battled monsoon-like conditions at the British University, College and Schools Sprint Championships last weekend, with Cardiff Metropolitan Uni students Sam Wade and Zoe Thomas eventually taking individual honours.  Advertisement The morning’s racing started with glorious sunshine at St Mary’s Sports Centre in Calne, Wiltshire; unfortunately this proved to be the calm before Read more about British University, College and Schools Sprint Triathlon Championships 2015 report[…]

Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid take paratriathlon bronze in Madrid

British paratriathletes Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid both picked up bronze medals at the Madrid ITU World Paratriathlon Event yesterday (Sunday 10 May), while teammate Joe Townsend just missed out by finishing fourth. Advertisement Lewis, who is a single leg amputee, had arguably the best race of his career in the PT2 classification (definitions below). Read more about Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid take paratriathlon bronze in Madrid[…]

Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid take paratriathlon bronze in Madrid

British paratriathletes Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid both picked up bronze medals at the Madrid ITU World Paratriathlon Event yesterday (Sunday 10 May), while teammate Joe Townsend just missed out by finishing fourth. Advertisement Lewis, who is a single leg amputee, had arguably the best race of his career in the PT2 classification (definitions below). Read more about Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid take paratriathlon bronze in Madrid[…]

Sebastian Kienle completes Bahrain Endurance 13 squad

Germany’s Kona champion Sebastian Kienle has joined the new Bahrain Endurance 13  triathlon squad, completing a very strong lineup that also includes reigning ITU world champion Javier Gomez and 70.3 world champ Daniela Ryf. Advertisement Team manager Chris McCormack says, “We tried to keep it a surprise to the end, but there’s no one else Read more about Sebastian Kienle completes Bahrain Endurance 13 squad[…]

Sebastian Kienle completes Bahrain Endurance 13 squad

Germany’s Kona champion Sebastian Kienle has joined the new Bahrain Endurance 13  triathlon squad, completing a very strong lineup that also includes reigning ITU world champion Javier Gomez and 70.3 world champ Daniela Ryf. Advertisement Team manager Chris McCormack says, “We tried to keep it a surprise to the end, but there’s no one else Read more about Sebastian Kienle completes Bahrain Endurance 13 squad[…]

Rio 2016 test event: 11 British triathletes named

British Triathlon has confirmed the eleven names to take part in the Rio 2016 triathlon test event taking place this August, with Tom Bishop and Aaron Harris the two final names to confirmed after a selection panel meeting last week. Advertisement >>> Rio 2016 test events confirmed for August 2015 Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee were Read more about Rio 2016 test event: 11 British triathletes named[…]

Rio 2016 test event: 11 British triathletes named

British Triathlon has confirmed the eleven names to take part in the Rio 2016 triathlon test event taking place this August, with Tom Bishop and Aaron Harris the two final names to confirmed after a selection panel meeting last week. Advertisement >>> Rio 2016 test events confirmed for August 2015 Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee were Read more about Rio 2016 test event: 11 British triathletes named[…]

Javier Gomez to race Ironman 70.3 Staffs next month

Racing Ironman 70.3 Staffs next month? You’ll be in rarified company, with Spain’s Javier Gomez the latest big name confirmed to take part on 14 June. Advertisement >>> Ironman 70.3 Staffs training plan As a multiple triathlon Champion, Gomez has not only accumulated one of the best records ever achieved in triathlon history but also Read more about Javier Gomez to race Ironman 70.3 Staffs next month[…]

Javier Gomez to race Ironman 70.3 Staffs next month

Racing Ironman 70.3 Staffs next month? You’ll be in rarified company, with Spain’s Javier Gomez the latest big name confirmed to take part on 14 June. Advertisement >>> Ironman 70.3 Staffs training plan As a multiple triathlon Champion, Gomez has not only accumulated one of the best records ever achieved in triathlon history but also Read more about Javier Gomez to race Ironman 70.3 Staffs next month[…]

Challenge Family axes prize money from five races in North America

Challenge Family CEO Zibi Szlufcik has confirmed that five races in North America will lose their prize purses, describing it as a ‘necessary’ decision made after long consultation. Advertisement The announcement comes just three months after the organisation set their 2015 prize purse for the Americas, pledging to pay out across all 15 races, with Read more about Challenge Family axes prize money from five races in North America[…]