Monthly Archives: March 2021

Frodeno to open 2017 campaign at Chia Sardinia Triathlon

Iron-distance record holder and 2015 and 2016 Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno will start his 2017 season at the Chia Sardinia Triathlon, on April 23, 2017. Advertisement In its second year the race will take place in Chia, a  tourist destination in South Sardinia, Italy. Frodeno will be racing the 70.3 distance and his presence […]

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Ali Brownlee to target Ironman 70.3 Worlds?

In an interview with 220 columnist Tim Heming today, Alistair Brownlee has hinted that he’ll target the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, having successfully defended his Olympic Games title in Rio. Advertisement “I want to win the half-Ironman world champs at some point and that’s the obvious next step to try next year,” […]

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220 announced as media partner for Triathlon Show: London 2017

Save 10% on tickets for the tri event of the year, the Triathlon Show: London. Just enter the code: 22010 when you book at www.triathlonshowlondon.co.uk (This  offer expires 31/01/17 and a booking fee applies). Advertisement Taking place at ExCeL London 16-19 February 2017, Triathlon Show: London is a chance for all triathlon athletes, enthusiasts, retailers, […]

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Triathlon receives £8.1 million from UK Sport

Despite warnings that there could be a decrease in Lottery funding due to a reduction in players UK Sport, who allocate resources, have given triathlon and paratriathlon a slight increase for the Tokyo cycle (£8,127,753 versus the £7,457,997 given for Rio). Advertisement This funding allows British Triathlon to have 25 triathletes and 16 paratriathletes within […]

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Running found to reduce knee inflammation

Scientists from Brigham Young University in the USA found that pro-inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running.  Advertisement Running: how and why it helps fight cancer How to prevent runner’s knee, and four exercises to treat it Why do I get knee pain when running downhill? How can I strengthen my […]

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Edinburgh gets Ironman 70.3 in 2017

Ironman 70.3 Scotland has been announced as the eighth event in the UK and Ireland’s Ironman calendar today, which include Ironman UK, Ironman Wales, Ironman 70.3 UK, Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman 70.3 Dublin, Ironman 70.3 Weymouth as well as Velothon Wales. The race will take place on 2nd July 2017. Advertisement “The UK has seen a […]

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Running found to improve brain function

Researchers from the University of Arizona compared the brain scans of young male cross country runners to those who haven’t engaged in regular physical activity for at least a year. Participants were aged 18-25 and had comparable body mass index and educational levels. Advertisement Running found to reduce knee inflammation Running: how and why it […]

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ITU awards 2020 Grand Final to Edmonton

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has named Edmonton in Canada as the host city for the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2020. Advertisement The event will mark the third time Canada has hosted the World Championships with Edmonton having organised the race in 2001 and as recently as 2014. Welcome to the ITU Edmonton […]

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French billionaires slow-walk donations to rebuild Notre Dame

In the immediate aftermath of the April fire that destroyed much of Notre Dame cathedral, French billionaires were quick to make huge pledges to help fund rebuilding.But even though their fortunes have grown substantially in the past six months, little of that money has yet been donated.The ultra-wealthy French donors don’t seem eager to help […]

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Long Course Weekend comes to Mallorca

Only two weeks after announcing the launch of Long Course Weekend in Jervis Bay, Australia Activity Wales Events have announced it will have another European event in Alcudia, Mallorca in November 2017. Advertisement  The Long Course Weekend, which originated in Wales six years ago, is a three-day sporting festival where athletes swim on Friday, cycle on Saturday […]

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