Friday 27 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
Dear friends of DATEV Challenge Roth, It is with a heavy heart we have made the decision to cancel DATEV Challenge Roth on 5 July 2020 due to the current global health crisis with the SARS-CoV-2-Virus. After consulting with the authorities, it is the only responsible choice to make. more
|
Thursday 26 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
Advance announced today that it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with Wanda Sports Group Company Limited (NASDAQ: WSG) to acquire The IRONMAN Group in an all-cash transaction. The IRONMAN Group and its portfolio of assets, which includes its flagship IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlons, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series®, and the Epic Series® of mountain biking races, among other events, makes up the largest mass participation sports platform in the world. From a single more
|
Sunday 15 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
Athletes from Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia cleaned up the all the ‘hardware’ and kept their Olympic dreams alive, dominating the iconic Sunshine Coast season opener, ITU World Cup Mooloolaba. Former ITU World Champion Vicky Holland (GBR) was in control all race but finally turned up the heat on the run to shut down team mate Georgia Taylor-Brown and Australian Olympian Ashleigh Gentle, in an impressive display she hopes will help secure her a spot at the Tokyo 2020. more
|
Friday 13 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
With its unique afternoon start, this race features a dusk finish line, right when the town—one of Mexico's best-kept secrets—really comes to life. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campeche's colonial city center, pastel houses, and warm hospitality will lure athletes back again and again. The 1.2 mile (1.9km) single-loop swim takes place in the protected water of the Gulf of Mexico. more
|
Friday 13 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
Following the postponement of WTS Abu Dhabi and with Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification points on the line, the season will get underway in Mooloolaba, Australia, in the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup on Saturday 14 March. Located on the famous Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba will play host to an elite field of men and women, stacked with Olympians, Commonwealth Games representatives, experienced and emerging athletes on the circuit more
|
Sunday 08 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
Third time was a charm for both winners at Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand on a record-smashing day as Joe Skipper (GBR) and Teresa Adam (NZL) reigned supreme in posting maiden victories at the oldest IRONMAN event outside of the World Championship in Kona. Both had finished runner-up twice in Taupõ but today put their mark on this storied race, brushing aside race records and all challengers on a day when conditions could not have been better for the 2,500 competitors more
|
Thursday 05 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
Mike Phillips returns to defend his Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand title this Saturday but does so knowing that the challengers are lining up and taking aim, with the Christchurch athlete firmly in the sights of a qualify field of domestic and international athletes. 2019 was a breakthrough performance for the Cantabrian, winning his first full IRONMAN event on his home shores despite a mechanical and heavy crash on the bike but unfortunately the rest of the year was blighted by injury and illn more
|
Wednesday 04 Mar 2020 [Triathlon News]
American IRONMAN athlete Jocelyn McCauley is returning to her happy place as she prepares to defend her title at Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupõ on Saturday, in a country that holds a very special place in her heart. McCauley was an impressive winner in race record time in 2019, setting a new mark of 8:53:10 on the back of a 2:58:06 course record for the marathon as she held off Teresa Adam (New Zealand) and five time winner Meredith Kessler (USA), both of whom are returning in 2020. more
|
Friday 28 Feb 2020 [Triathlon News]
The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), in conjunction with Visit Sacramento announced today that Sacramento, California will serve as the newest host venue for a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, with general registration opening in July 2020. more
|
Tuesday 25 Feb 2020 [Triathlon News]
After five attempts and three second places at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, Gold Coast’s Josh Amberger has finally broken through, with a sensational performance on the run leg securing the win and the bonus of his first Australian Long course Championship. more
|