Month: March 2021

Jan Frodeno has today smashed the iron-distance world record at Challenge Roth in Bavaria. The 2008 Olympic champ and reigning Ironman and 70.3 world champion shattered Andreas Raelert’s existing record by six minutes on a remarkable day of racing in front of 250,000 spectators.  Advertisement Elsewhere, Joe Skipper became the first British Iron man to…

After Jan Frodeno’s heroics in the men’s event, Daniela Ryf came within touching distance of the women’s Iron record at the 2016 edition of Challenge Roth, with her 8:22:04 finish time just four minutes slower than Chrissie Wellington’s 2011 epic time. Advertisement The women’s race, like the men’s, was similarly dominated by a reigning Ironman…

JAN FRODENO (CHAMPION) On… being the Iron record holder Advertisement I’m feeling sore and it’s hard coming down from the high of finishing. I’ve never experienced anything like it, and it was hard not to overpace actually on Solarberg. I’m glad my ears are still intact from the crowd noise and I’ve done this bucket…

Britain’s, and 220’s columnist, Lucy Gossage has successfully defended her Ironman UK title in Bolton at the weekend, while in the men’s pro race Kirill Kotsegarov was the victor. Advertisement  Fresh from the Ironman European championship in Frankfurt just 2 weeks ago, Katja Konschak, was first out of the water but was quickly wheeled in…

With 401 locations nationwide, Parkrun has become a household name and one of grassroots sports’ success stories. Now tri could have its very own free companion to the 5km phenomenon with Intotri Advertisement Intotri began life in 2015 and has since hosted six free events over junior, super sprint and sprint distances at the Elmbridge…

Scientists from the  Center for Brain Health Research at The University of Texas have found aerobic exercise has been found to improve memory  Advertisement For the study 36 sedentary adults ages 56-75 years were randomly put into either a cognitive training or a physical training group. They then followed a training programme for 12 weeks while…

Fancy a triathlon in Slovakia? Slovakia’s Oravaman triathlon, one of the most beautiful triathlons in Central Europe, is 133km race that includes a 90km bike leg and a 21 km run with a total 3300m elevation… Advertisement Check out the gallery above and start booking your place for 2017 now… Click Here: liverpool mens jersey

Viewers can enjoy an exclusive, inside look at the most gruelling long distance races on the planet, as the world’s best triathletes are pushed to their limits by a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile ride and 26.2-mile run, all contested in a variety of demanding conditions and altitudes. Advertisement Qualifying races for the 2016 Ironman World Championship…

The paratriathletes hoping to bring back golds include defending world champion, Lauren Steadman. Steadman, who has been unbeaten for more than two years, but will face fierce competition from  up-and-coming Grace Norman, USA, was second to her last year and could challenge her in the PT4 event. Advertisement  The line up include Britain’s four current European…

A week after winning Challenge Roth and posting the third fastest Iron-distance time ever the Swiss triathlete Daniela Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland in 8:51:50, a new course record. Advertisement “My strategy was to go easy,” said Ryf after the race, “but Celine [Schaerer ] was going so good in the swim, I just had to…