Thursday 13 May 2021
The IRONMAN Group announced today that Laconia, New Hampshire will be the new host venue for the return of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Timberman triathlon. The historic New England half-distance triathlon, originally hosted from 2001 to 2016, will rejoin the North American series in 2021 with the first edition of the new event taking place on Sunday, August 22 more
|
Thursday 13 May 2021
The hotly anticipated 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series begins this weekend in the Japanese city of Yokohama, when Saturday sees the defending men’s World Champion Vincent Luis (FRA) get his pursuit of a third straight title underway in what is all set to be a huge Olympic year. more
|
Thursday 13 May 2021
The eleventh edition of top-tier triathlon in Yokohama will mark the first of the new-look World Triathlon Championship Series on Saturday, as the world’s biggest racing season on the calendar to ultimately decide the women’s 2021 World Champion finally gets back underway. Rarely has the campaign opener carried so many layers of intrigue and importance to so many. more
|
Monday 10 May 2021
After a thrilling final, Austrian Thomas Steger has just won CHALLENGE RICCIONE. For a long time it looked as if Spain’s Pablo Gonzalez Dapena would win, but after an incredibly strong running part it was Steger who made the decision in the final kilometers. In the women’s race Sarissa de Vries won by a large margin: more
|
Monday 10 May 2021
Sam Osborne and Samantha Kingsford won the 15th XTERRA Oak Mountain off-road triathlon elite titles at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County, Alabama on Saturday, May 8, 2021 with winning times of 2:29:00 and 2:56:17, respectively. more
|
Friday 07 May 2021
With the men’s top three of the previous edition – Mattia Ceccarelli, Thomas Steger and Frederic Funk – racing again, CHALLENGE RICCIONE is preparing for a thrilling race. This Sunday it’s hammer time and not only the men, but also the women can count on a tough battle. more
|
Thursday 06 May 2021
A pair of road triathlon’s biggest names, Eric Lagerstrom and Andrew Starykowicz, are headed to Shelby County, Alabama to do their first XTERRA on one of the sports’ toughest courses and against a stacked line-up of XTERRA greats on May 8, 2021 at XTERRA Oak Mountain. While both men have proven their worth time and again on the road, can they XTERRA? more
|
Monday 03 May 2021
Under hot temperatures – it was already 32 degrees Celsius at 6.30 in the morning and the humidity was 96 percent – CHALLENGE CANCUN was just won by Spain’s Javier Gómez and Argentina’s Romina Palacio Balena. Gómez lived up to his role as favourite, while Balena provided a wonderful surprise. more
|
Saturday 01 May 2021
St. George, Utah provided breathtaking scenery for athletes on Saturday, May 1 as they swam 1.2-miles, biked 56-miles and ran 13.1 miles through southern Utah for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship St. George triathlon. With a large and talented female and male professional field, many have viewed this event as a preview for the Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission which will also be taking place in S more
|
Thursday 29 Apr 2021
Stunning views meet championship aspirations in 2021. Amidst the iconic Red Rocks of Southwestern Utah lies St. George, home to both Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship St. George and the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. Athletes can expect breathtaking American Southwest scenery, and fresh, crisp spring air as they get a sneak peak of the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship venue. more
|
Wednesday 28 Apr 2021
After wonderful races in Taiwan and Gran Canaria, CHALLENGE FAMILY is now gearing up for CHALLENGE CANCUN. Racing under the Mexican sun, in crystal clear water and among a particularly strong field of participants: this Sunday, May 2, the action bursts loose. more
|
Saturday 24 Apr 2021
After an almost perfect race, Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig has just won ANFI CHALLENGE MOGAN-GRAN CANARIA after 4:05:52 hr. She was in the lead almost from start to finish and therefore triumphed quite comfortably. The silver and bronze were for the Dutch Sarissa de Vries (+5:25) and Swedish Lisa Nordén (+5:51). more
|
Saturday 24 Apr 2021
On a sunny and pretty hot Gran Canaria, Jan Frodeno showed once again - after his stunning victory at CHALLENGE MIAMI - that he is the best athlete of this generation. The German World Champion was in the leading group of ANFI CHALLENGE MOGAN-GRANCANARIA for a long time during the swim and bike, but made the difference during the run. more
|
Friday 23 Apr 2021
While there are some races getting underway again worldwide, coming weekend many eyes will be on Anfi CHALLENGE MOGAN-GRAN CANARIA. An unprecedented battle between some of the best athletes will take place on the Spanish island. It seems that Jan Frodeno and Nicola Spirig are the biggest favourites for the win, but they will face a lot of competition from dozens of pro athletes who all want to get involved in the battle for the medals. more
|
Friday 23 Apr 2021
Where triathlons are struggling worldwide and many races are unfortunately cancelled, CHALLENGE TAIWAN is all set to host a race for over six thousand athletes at the end of April (24-25, ed.). This will make the 2021 edition of the race even bigger than the one held late last year. The organization team has worked very hard for this, under the motto: ‘make your own story’. more
|
Friday 16 Apr 2021
Athletes looking for an early-season race with plenty of spectator support should look no further than IRONMAN 70.3 Florida. Located just minutes from the world famous theme parks of Central Florida, Haines City provides plenty of activities for you and your family to enjoy all weekend long. more
|
Sunday 11 Apr 2021
After a particularly strong race – and especially an impressive run – Max Neumann just won CHALLENGE SHEPPARTON. In the women’s race, it was top favorite Ellie Salthouse who led the race from start to finish, eventually winning and thus winning her fourth race in a row. more
|
Friday 09 Apr 2021
Everything is Bigger in Texas. Athletes begin their day with a protected, saltwater swim, a 56-mile journey on a one-loop bike course along the Texas Gulf Coast and a three-loop run that is fast and flat. You’ll love these beaches so much you’ll want to bring your family. more
|
Friday 09 Apr 2021
With almost exclusively Australian and New Zealand athletes at the start of CHALLENGE SHEPPARTON, there isn't any fear being presented with a boring race. In both the men's and women's race, which will take place April 11, there is a strong field of pro athletes and there seem to be more than enough athletes who want to do everything to win the race. more
|
Tuesday 06 Apr 2021
IRONMAN’s Safe Return to Racing guidelines, the event will consist of two days of races instead of one as originally scheduled. On Saturday, September 25, all female age groups, all men 45 & over plus relay teams will compete. Then on Sunday, September 26, all men ages 18 – 44 will compete. more
|