“I can still medal in Tokyo,” says Javier Gomez
He’s been off the racing scene since last summer when a training exercise destroyed his Rio chances, but with a 70.3 win already under his belt what can we expect…
Brownlee and Lawrence join Bahrain Endurance 13
This news follows Alistair Brownlee’s announcement, in December 2016, that he will be racing longer distances in 2017. Advertisement Ali Brownlee to target Ironman 70.3 Worlds “The next couple of…
Records fly at Challenge Wanaka 2017
Competing on home turf Kiwi pro Dougal Allan won Challenge Wanaka at the weekend in a new course record of 8:26:38, beating Richard Ussher’s 2010 time by nearly nine minutes.…
Kyaninga Triathlon returns in 2017: Gallery
A volcanic crater swim? Check. A race far from the triathlon trail? Check. The East African sun? Oh yes. The Kyaninga Triathlon in Uganda returns in April 2017 for another…
Brownlee brothers attend launch of new triathlon relay event in Nottingham
A new triathlon relay event was announced by British Triathlon at Nottingham Castle yesterday evening, with both Brownlee brothers, Jodie Stimpson and Sophie Coldwell attending the launch. Advertisement The…
Become a Sundried ambassador
Do you want to be a Sundried ambassador? Getting support, promotion and kit from the ethical activewear brand Sundried, who also support leading triathlete Alice Hector? Then read on as we…
5 of the latest sports science news
1. BETA-ALANINE SUPPLEMENTS BENEFIT ANALYSED A recent meta-analysis by Brazilian and English universities found significant evidence of an ergogenic effect from taking beta-alanine supplements. Beta-alanine increases muscle carnosine content, which…
Banned AG triathlete now competing under maiden name
A US age-group triathlete banned for four years for doping is now competing in ultra marathons under her maiden name. Advertisement Holly Balogh, 46, a Kona qualifier and Ironman All…
WTS Abu Dhabi: who will be victorious in 2017?
The 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series starts this weekend in Abu Dhabi, with the women racing tomorrow morning (UK time) Friday 3 March, followed by the men on Saturday morning…
Jonny Brownlee pulls out of Super League Triathlon
Rio Olympics silver medalist Jonny Brownlee will be unable to compete at the inaugural Super League Triathlon on Hamilton Island in Australia, in less than three weeks’ time, due to…
Hewitt wins WTS Abu Dhabi
The race may have been missing all three Olympic medallists – with Gwen Jorgensen and Nicola Spirig focusing on growing their respective families, and Vicky Holland starting her race season…
Gomez wins WTS Abu Dhabi
The Brownlees may have been absent but it was still a top-class line-up at WTS Abu Dhabi on Saturday 4 March. Nestled within the 54-strong line-up was reigning world champion…