Daily Archives: May 8, 2021

Kids of Steel triathlon series to offer 10 events in 2015

Triathlon stars of the future, get training – the Kids of Steel series will return for 2015 with ten events across the UK, culminating in a mini-triathlon at the London Aquatics Centre and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this July. Advertisement Up to 10,000 youngsters aged 8 to 13 are expected to take part in the […]

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Leeds to host ITU World Triathlon Series race in 2016?

The World Triathlon Series may be heading to Yorkshire next year, as Leeds has just been nominated by British Triathlon as its preferred candidate to stage a round of the 2016 series. Advertisement If successful it would give Leeds natives Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee the chance to compete in front of packed crowds and in […]

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Tri De Spice in pics

Now in its 28th year, the Tri De Spice is held in Port Louis on the island of Grenada. Triathletes can choose from a Sprint (750m/20k/5k) or Olympic (1500m/40k/10k) distance, with the swim taking place in the calm waters of the port itself. You can read Helen’s full race report in the next issue of […]

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Ironman Frankfurt 2015: Sebastian Kienle, Daniela Ryf to headline pros

Returning to Ironman Frankfurt this July are two of the biggest names in long-distance triathlon both: reigning Kona king Sebastian Kienle (GER) and 70.3 world champ Daniela Ryf (SUI). Advertisement >>> Want to know what it’s like to race Ironman Frankfurt? Watch this video In the men’s race, Kienle will be racing against fellow German […]

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Help for Heroes’ latest Arch to Arc weekend ‘not for fainthearted’

Help for Heroes recently ran their third training weekend for the upcoming Arch to Arc challenge, with around 30 wounded, injured and sick service person heading to Yorkshire for a weekend that was ‘by no means for the fainthearted’. Advertisement >>> Help for Heroes trains hopefuls for Arch to Arc Challenge Around 30 participants had […]

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Norway’s new Coastman event promises epic iron-distance racing

If iron-distance racing in Norway appeals, new event Coastman may be worth a look – the organisers describe it as an ‘epic’ triathlon along the coast of western Norway, near Bergen. Advertisement >>> Ironman: how many hours of training a week do you need? The Coastman will take place on 9 August in some of […]

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Jenson Button Trust Triathlon launches team challenge

Like racing with your buddies? The Jenson Button Trust Triathlon has created a Team Challenge for this year’s event on Sunday 12 July, with two rounds of races to be held over the course of the day. Click Here: sydney roosters team jersey Advertisement Teams of three people (all male, all female or mixed) can […]

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British women flock to Ironman 70.3 Pays d’Aix 2015

With Ironman 70.3 Pays d’Aix just over two weeks away, British athletes will make up an impressive third of the 18 female pros on the start line, including 2013 winner Susie Cheetham and 2014 Ironman Lanzarote winner Lucy Gossage. Advertisement >>> Lucy Gossage cruises to victory at Ironman Lanzarote Click Here: Cheap Chiefs Rugby Jersey […]

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Cannes International Triathlon: Surprise win for Italy’s Giulio Molinari

Pre-race hype for this year’s Cannes International Triathlon centred around the return to racing of Kona 2014 champ Sebastian Kienle (GER), but it was Italy’s Giulio Molinari who romped home first, while Britain’s Leanda Cave took gold in the women’s race. Advertisement The race is quickly building a reputation as one of the most beautiful […]

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Windsor Triathlon – race tips

For almost 25 years, the Windsor Triathlon has been at the very heart of the UK multisporting scene. Starting life as part of the 220 Triathlon Series, the debut race in 1991 welcomed 250 athletes. Advertisement Today, with both sprint and Olympic distances on offer, and a roll call of Lycra-clad greats having swum, bike […]

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