Two changes for 2016’s Blenheim Palace Triathlon: the event will be held slightly earlier than in previous years, and long-time sponsor Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research has changed its name to Bloodwise. Advertisement >>> Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2015 – in pics Next year’s Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon will be held on 4-5 June and entries go on…
Month: May 2021
World Triathlon Series 2015 points update: Spain and USA whitewash?
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…
Ironman bought by China’s Wanda Group for $650m
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…
South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz to retire after Xterra UK
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,…
Ironman buyout reaction: Entry fees, tattoos and feed stations
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…
Meghan Markle et le prince Harry : Tendre baiser au Cap avant de se séparer
La première journée en Afrique du Sud du prince Harry et de Meghan Markle, lundi 23 septembre 2019, a été chargée ; la deuxième, mardi 24, a commencé sur les chapeaux de roues ! Au lendemain de leur arrivée au Cap avec leur fils Archie, âgé de 4 mois et demi, et des premiers engagements…
British brothers first to swim length of Cumbria’s River Eden
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…
Mort de Jacques Chirac : Jean Imbert se souvient de leur rencontre, à ses 18 ans
Jacques Chirac est mort ce jeudi 26 septembre 2019, à l’âge de 86 ans. Depuis l’annonce de la triste nouvelle, l’ancien président de la République fait l’objet de nombreux hommages. Jean Imbert a partagé le sien et l’a illustré d’une photo de leur première rencontre, il y a 20 ans. “J’avais 18 ans, je commençais…
Opinion: Ironman buyout offers chance of quick PR wins for owners
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…
Tina Kunakey, Orelsan… : Défilé à l’Opéra avec un Beatles
Comme New York, Londres et Milan avant elle, la ville de Paris vibre pour sa Fashion Week. Elle s’est poursuivie ce lundi 30 septembre 2019, jour de deuil national, avec de nouveaux défilés au programme. Tina Kunakey et Orelsan se sont montrés matinaux pour assister à celui de Stella McCartney… et croiser son père, le…