Like 2016, Olympic bronze medallist Henri Schoeman choice of bike for the 2017 season will be a new custom-painted Hypervox. Advertisement “It’s designed as an aero bike, which suits the kind of racing we do, but it’s actually pretty smooth too,” he said. “With the road surfaces we often have to ride on – like […]
Twenty-three of the world’s best male triathletes, including the Brownlees, Javier Gomez and Mario Mola, are to race for US$1.5 million in the all-new Super League Triathlon series. Launching in March with a ‘stake-in-the-ground’ event on Hamilton Island, Australia, the series will officially continue in October 2017 through to March 2018. Advertisement Co-founded by two-time […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]