Monthly Archives: March 2021

Harry Styles rumored to be in talks to play Prince Eric in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

Will Harry Styles star be the one to “Kiss the Girl”? The performer is reportedly in early negotiations to play Ariel’s love interest Prince Eric in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” reports The Hollywood Reporter. The singer — who first garnered acclaim for his acting chops in the 2017 war film “Dunkirk” — would […]

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Ali Brownlee comes 2nd at SPOTY

Alistair Brownlee has come second, behind tennis world number one and 2016 Wimbledon winner Andy Murray, at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In third place was showjumper Nick Skelton who, like the other two, also won gold in Rio. Advertisement The awards were held at a glittering ceremony at the Genting Arena in Birmingham […]

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India’s wild tiger population rises to nearly 3,000 – a drastic increase despite human conflict

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced good news from the country’s tiger census on International Tiger Day: The number of wild tigers has increased 33 percent in four years. There are an estimated 2,967 wild tigers in India, accounting for around 80 percent of the world’s population, according to the Status of Tigers in India […]

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Boardman gets approval for revolutionary new performance centre

Boardman Bikes have been granted planning permission to build a new performance centre near Evesham in Worcesterhire. The centre will include a cycling specific wind tunnel, physiology testing suite, activity area and a concept store with café. The centre aims to offer a unique experience for all cyclists and triathletes of all levels, from Olympic […]

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Ali and Jonny take on the HUUB Waterslide Challenge…

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have just faced their greatest challenge ever – forget going 70.3, forget Olympics, forget SPOTY – the real question is ‘who is the fastest down a waterslide?’ Advertisement Joined by professional triathlete and rising star Lucy Charles and Olympic open-water swimmer Jack Burnell, the group were put through their paces with […]

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Win a framed Brownlee-signed tri-suit

Thanks to Sony our competition package for the 220 Awards prize draw now includes a framed signed Brownlee tri-suit, worn by Jonny at WTS Cape Town as well as £100 worth of triathlon kit. Advertisement Jonny came second at WTS Cape Town 2016, just five seconds behind the winner Fernando Alarza from Spain. To enter and […]

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BTF confirm World Class Performance Programme squad

Click:Glass candle bottle British Triathlon has confirmed the 29 athletes that will form part of the 2017 UK Sport Lottery Funded World Class Performance Programme. Advertisement British Triathlon Performance Director, Brendan Purcell said: “It was fantastic to get funding confirmed from UK Sport, and this is what allows us to support a group of athletes […]

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Dengie Events announce 2017 races

Now in their seventh year, Dengie Events have released their schedule of Essex-based triathlons for 2017, with sprint, Olympic and middle-distance racing all featuring. Advertisement The Big East Triathlon kicks off the Dengie calendar on 21 May 2017 in Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. The event gives entrants a choice of Middle Distance (1.6km swim/82km cycle/20km run) or […]

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Ironman legend Chrissie Wellington launches new book

Four-time world Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has announced the launch of her latest book: To the Finish Line: A World Champion Triathlete’s Guide to Your Perfect Race. Advertisement Available from spring 2017, the book, which was produced in association with 220 Triathlon magazine, offers advice on everything from planning your race season and fitting triathlon training […]

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Win TT bike at The Triathlon Show: London!

Heading over to The Triathlon Show: London in February? Then make sure to swing by the 220 stand (LT810) from the 16-19 February, as you could win yourself a brand new steed for the 2017 race season, courtesy of the kindly folk at Ribble. Advertisement To be in with a chance of winning the Ribble carbon […]

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