“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 from the five-time ITU world champion in 2017? Over to Javier Gomez… Advertisement Congratulations on your win in Dubai. How did you find the return…
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 years will see me race over longer distances, though I will still be at Leeds WTS this year,” Brownlee says. “I’m looking to be as…
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. Advertisement Up-and-coming New Zealander, Mike Phillips led out of the water in 50:21, neck and neck with veteran Kiwi, Bryan Rhodes. Simon Cochrane (NZL), Luke…
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 rare showcase of East African triathlon. Advertisement As the memorable images above from the December 2016 show, the race is located at the base of…
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 British Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup takes place on Saturday 2nd September 2017, and will see each athlete completing a fast and furious 300m swim, 7.5km bike…
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 have teamed up with them to find their next two ambassadors. Advertisement The chosen two will win: Ambassador status with Sundried for 1 yearVIP entry…
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 improves the body’s ability to buffer hydrogen ions produced during high-intensity exercise. This can potentially delay fatigue and reduce perceptions of fatigue by delaying a…
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 World Athlete champion in 2014 and 2015, tested positive for exogenous testosterone after winning her age-group at Ironman Texas last summer. The mum-of-two from Jackson…
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 (UK time). Advertisement Like last year Abu Dhabi will be a standard-distance event, but debuting a brand new course that will stretch over the famous…
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 hip injury. Advertisement $1.5 million dollar Super League Triathlon unveiled “The doctors confirmed my hip injury, which is really disappointing as I was…