Friday 27 Apr 2018
The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship in Texas is definitely living up to its championship designation this year. Hugely talented pro fields have migrated to The Woodlands for Saturday's big show. It's the last year for points in the qualification system for Kona, a factor that I think that has many pros wanting to grab some big points early to guarantee a spot to race in Hawai'i in October. With warm weather and calm conditions, those adequately prepared will shine in speedy more
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Friday 27 Apr 2018
On April 29, 2018, Polar Cannes International Triathlon will celebrate its fifth edition. Five years in which the competition has become the preferred option for athletes from all over the planet for the beginning of the season. Polar Cannes International Triathlon starts 2018 with great news. The Spanish Javier Gómez Noya confirms his participation in the fifth edition of this middle distance event that will live its fifth edition on April 29. Ahead 2 km of swimming, 107 km of cycling and 16km more
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Thursday 26 Apr 2018
The World Triathlon Series will stop for the first time in Bermuda for the second race of the 2018 season. Home of World Champion Flora Duffy, the iconic island will welcome amateurs and elite athletes this weekend for four days of triathlon races for all ages and categories, and with the Elite ones going for the first Olympic distance race of the season. Welcome to the 2018 MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda. more
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Thursday 26 Apr 2018
XTERRA’S Mediterranean tour continues at Vouliagmeni, the anchor point of the famed ‘Athens Riviera” home of the XTERRA Greece event was the site of the triathlon competition in the 2004 Olympic Games. The city, is a perfect “island getaway” on Greece’s mainland because everything you can experience on a Greek island is right here— just a short drive from the city-center of Greece’s largest city. From world-class sandy beaches to scuba diving, to great “village” tavernas and stunning sea views a more
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Thursday 26 Apr 2018
Marbella is located in the world-renowned Spanish Costa del Sol and is famous for its crystal-clear beaches and extraordinary terrain. Flanked by the ocean and the mountains, it is one of the most beautiful locations in Spain, boasting one of the most luxurious marinas across the world - Puerto Banús - as well. This Andalusian city will be a spectacular host for athletes, as well as their families and friends. All participants will find a wide range of activities in the region and a perfect clim more
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Wednesday 25 Apr 2018
The World Triathlon Series will stop for the first time in history in Bermuda this weekend. The top triathletes of the world will be heading to the double World Champion Flora Duffy home nation to enjoy the pink sand beaches and crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean and suffer the dramatic Corkscrew Hill. Everything is ready in the tiny island for the second stop of the Series. more
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Wednesday 25 Apr 2018
Tie Hua Village, a vibrant destination in the heart of downtown Taitung, is filled with colourful and musical aroma. You can hear the melodies of the aboriginal culture from a distance away. Lined with a sea of colourful hot air balloon lanterns, this is the place to be in Taitung for a relaxing yet energetic atmosphere. The swim course is set for Flowing Lake in TaiTung. The two-lap swim is in a man-made reservoir with easy views for spectators to watch from the shore. more
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Monday 23 Apr 2018
At IRONMAN 70.3 Peru, Cyril Viennot's (FRA) played a patient game on the bike that saw him scamper into T2 down just a minute to the top five men ahead of him. The lead would shuffle among the front runners for the first half of the run until Viennot grabbed the lead with 10.8 kilometers completed. Veteran Andy Potts (USA) looked like he was going to make a challenge for the lead late in the run and was within 10 seconds of the leader with 5 kilometers to go. Viennot found an extra gear late and more
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Monday 23 Apr 2018
Roger Serrano from Spain and Brigitta Poor from Hungary emerged victorious at XTERRA Cyprus today. It's the second win in as many weeks for Serrano and Poor, who took home the titles at XTERRA Malta last weekend, and it's the second year in a row Poor has won here in Cyprus. more
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Monday 23 Apr 2018
A triathlon event that had more than just the PRO field competition for the $ 45,000 prize: the public, who filled the Pontão do Lago Sul on Sunday, witnessed an actual on race marriage, where both athletes were competing in the half distance race wearing their wedding suits, and a request for marriage as well. more
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Monday 23 Apr 2018
Brazil's Igor Amorelli held the home field advantage at IRONMAN 70.3 Florianopolis on Sunday. In his usual fashion, Amorelli did much of the damage with his potent swim and bike combination. Out of T2, he enjoyed a five-minute advantage on his closet rival. Tim O'Donnell (USA) made his 2018 season debut with the fastest run of the day, but the gap was just too great to catch Amorelli more
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Sunday 22 Apr 2018
Bradley Weiss of South Africa and Carina Wasle from Austria captured the 5th annual XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship elite titles on a beautiful day in Danao, Philippines on April 22, 2018. The win is the second of the year for boh Weiss and Wasle, who captured the XTERRA South Africa crowns to open the season, and it’s the third victory in a row for Weiss since Maui last October. Moreover, it’s Weiss’ fourth straight win in the Philippines and he now holds the XTERRA European, Asia-Pacific, and more
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Friday 20 Apr 2018
Located in the heart of Lima, IRONMAN 70.3 Peru offers triathletes a unique experience in the South American event series, with a fast course by the sea, in the vibrant environment that only the gastronomic capital of the world can offer. Participants will swim 1.2 miles (1.9K) in the Agua Dulce beach waters in the Pacific Ocean. Water temperature is expected to be between 66-70 degrees Fahrenheit (19-21 Celsius) and water conditions are very calm. more
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Friday 20 Apr 2018
The husband and wife team of Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack-Allen will try to keep it all in the family when they compete in the XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Asia Pacific Championship which fires off Sunday in Danao, Cebu. The globe-trotting adventure race couple of Jacky Boisset and Myriam Guillot-Boisset of France as well as Brodie Gardner and partner Kate Schultz of Australia will likewise compete for the XTERRA men’s and women’s titles. The pairs will try to foil Bradley Weiss and Carina Wasle’s ba more
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Friday 20 Apr 2018
The Challenge Cerrado has a challenging course, taking advantage of the calm waters of Lake Paranoá and great roads of the city. The predominant climate is tropical-hot-sub-humid, with two well-defined seasons. The entire event provides the entertainment for a family and the friends that accompany the athletes, including a children’s race before the main event, as well as various events designed for interaction between people of all ages. more
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Thursday 19 Apr 2018
70.3 Florianopolis offers a stunning course, pristine beaches and sparkling waters which have been attracting athletes from all over the world for years. The race will begin in the Ingleses Beach with a one-lap swim. After the swim, the one-loop bike course will take participants through a scenic an extremely fast course. Athletes will conclude the race with a three-loop run along sparkling beaches in one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil. more
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Thursday 19 Apr 2018
The latest addition of the XTERRA family us finally here! Mediterranean blue waters, volcanic like trails and vistas of exceptional beauty make XTERRA Cyprus one of the most iconic locations in the series. Register now for the Full or Sprint distance events that will be held on Sunday April 22nd 2018 and will comprise a 1.5km sea swim, followed by a 32km mountain bike ride and a 10km run. With elevations climbs of approx. 800 meters this double loop bike and run course will test everyone’s abil more
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Thursday 19 Apr 2018
Challenge Family will welcome Patrick Lange on 21st April 2018 in the pro line-up of the third Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria race. The german athlete, who won the 2017 Hawai Ironman World Championship, will join other remarkable and international triathletes in the competition that will be the start of the season of half triathlons in Europe. more
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Tuesday 17 Apr 2018
Outstanding competitions highlighted the 14th edition of the Standard Bank IRONMAN South African Championship. In the men’s race, Kyle Buckingham (ZAF) took the win in Port Elizabeth as a local for the first time since South African star Raynard Tissink celebrated his third and final victory back in 2011. In the women’s race, Lucy Charles (GBR) followed into the footsteps of former British dominator and four-time IRONMAN world champion, Chrissie Wellington. more
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Tuesday 17 Apr 2018
The second edition of Challenge Roma, the international triathlon event of the prestigious Challenge Family circuit, crowns the British Adam Bowden (time 3:22:03) and Sarah Lewis (time 3:46:48) on the throne of the Eternal City. Excellent performance for Spanish Pablo Dapena Gonzales, who finished second (time 3:24:11), and Iñaki Baldellou (time 3:24:38), third place. Among the women is second Alice Hector (time 3:51:19), and third the Italian Marta Bernardi (time 3:52:47). more
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