Sunday 15 Oct 2017
The day delivered the right conditions for record-breaking performances at the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship, and men's champion Patrick Lange used every ounce of it to his advantage. The German swam a 48:45, biked a 4:28:53, and ran a 2:39:59 for an incredible 8:01:40 finish time, breaking Craig Alexander's 2011 record of 8:03:56 in the process. Australian Kona rookie Josh Amberger proceeded almost immediately to put a sizable gap on the men's field in the swim in Kailua Bay. Defending champi more
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Sunday 15 Oct 2017
Daniela Ryf has accomplished the hat trick, claiming the crown at the Ironman World Championship on Saturday for the third consecutive time. She joins the ranks of Chrissie Wellington, Paula Newby-Fraser, Natascha Badmann, Dave Scott, and Mark Allen with three consecutive wins in Kona, Hawaii. This is also the second time she has won both the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and the Ironman World Championship in the same year, duplicating her 2015 feat and surpassing Craig Alexander and Leanda C more
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Friday 13 Oct 2017
Defending champion, Germany’s Jan Frodeno headlines elite field in the world’s most iconic single-day sporting event. The men’s group is crowded with titleholders and contenders, including two-time reigning IRONMAN World Champion and one of the most dominant triathletes of all time, Jan Frodeno (DEU). The 2008 Olympic gold medalist will seek a third title at Kona to further cement his legacy. more
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Friday 13 Oct 2017
Triathlon’s top professional talent will convene in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14 for the 41st edition of the IRONMAN World Championship, the most iconic one-day endurance event in the world. Leading one of the most competitive and talented professional fields in race history, Daniela Ryf (CHE) will both be looking to win their third-straight IRONMAN World Championship title. The women's professional field will have their sights set on two-time IRONMAN World Champion and now three-time IRON more
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Thursday 12 Oct 2017
South African pro James Cunnama sometimes thinks about afternoons as he prepares for this year’s IRONMAN World Championship. "Everything is seen through the Kona-prep filter. Every. Single. Thing," says the 34-year-old. "The race is considered in every single decision, even things far outside of racing—like how to spend a Sunday afternoon." The afternoon of Saturday, October 14th particularly is on his mind. That’s when Cunnama will seek to ride the momentum of an already-impressive season onto more
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Wednesday 11 Oct 2017
The Canadian pro walks us through some of the key elements of his preparation for a successful season of racing. Developing endurance is not a quick or simple task. To help get my head around it, I like to break it down into three more manageable chunks. There are three main areas where endurance machines are made:
A long run.
A long ride.
A long day. more
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Wednesday 11 Oct 2017
Bahrain Endurance 13 has fielded seven of its best athletes to the Ironman World Championship on October 14. With their entire seasons building up to this point in the year, all of them are ready to tackle the most iconic race of the sport, including defending champions Daniela Ryf and Jan Frodeno. Ryf has arrived on the Big Island of Hawaii after spending some time on Maui to acclimate and put the finishing touches on her preparations. “The work is pretty much done by now,” she says. “After Cha more
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Tuesday 10 Oct 2017
Australian Sarah Crowley will head into the 2018 Ironman World Championship as a real contender for a podium after just two short years as a full-time professional. A 15th place in 2016 seemed to be a springboard that unleashed a career best year in 2017 that included two regional Ironman championship wins in a month. The first at Ironman Cairns (Asia-Pacific Championship) out splitting noted American biker Sarah Piampiano, and then running down UK’s Lucy Charles at Ironman Frankfurt (European C more
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Tuesday 10 Oct 2017
Four years ago, Frederik van Lierde had the race of his life at the IRONMAN World Championship. Being famous for his consistency in all of the three disciplines, the Belgian athlete paced himself to the win in a super focused fashion. Some may have called this the victory of a dark horse, but that's not the whole truth. Van Lierde is one of the most consistent athletes in the world of IRONMAN—something he has proved with four wins at the tough IRONMAN France. Van Lierde’s win in Kona was only a more
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Monday 09 Oct 2017
Just under a year ago, CLIF Athlete and professional triathlete Terenzo Bozzone had completed some of the best training of his life. He had spent several weeks swimming, biking, and running alongside two-time IRONMAN world champion and Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno, and Australian professional triathlete Nick Kastelein. Heading into championship season, he had high hopes for a strong performance in Kona but was bitterly disappointed at having to drop out on the bike leg The disappointing res more
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Monday 09 Oct 2017
CLIF athlete Ben Hoffman has learned the hard way not to mess with a winning formula. After placing second at the IRONMAN World Championship in 2014, he changed his training the following year seeking to improve and move up the podium. He came up short on race day the following year, however, finishing in 27th place—a long way off the podium. In 2016, the American decided to go back to what had worked in 2014, and scored a top five on the island. It’s no surprise that this year he’s stuck to his more
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Monday 02 Oct 2017
Fast is the best word to describe both professional competitions at the IRONMAN Barcelona where Antony Costes and Yvonne van Vlerken ran to the victory in outstanding finishing times. In the men’s race, a group of 12 started the battle from the outset of the swim. Most of the favorites belonged to that lead group except the fast runner Joe Skipper (GBR), and it was on New Zealander Mike Phillips to get out of the water first. When he led the group after less than 48 minutes into transition, this more
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Monday 02 Oct 2017
Pamella Oliveira (BRA) carried a three-minute advantage coming out of the water and headed out on the bike course well out of sight of her competition. While the rest of the field fought for position, Oliveira was ratcheting up lead on the strength of the race-best bike split, and would dismount her steed with over a seven-minute buffer on her closest rival. With no pressure from behind, Oliveira was afforded the luxury to take her foot off the gas and cruised into the finish line to claim the w more
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Monday 02 Oct 2017
Top 5 Pro Men
1 Collington, Kevin USA 8:34:29
2 Vonhoenacker, Marino BEL 8:46:40
3 Cochrane, Simon NZL 9:09:46
4 Luft, Mikolaj POL 9:28:49
5 Crawford, Guy NZL 9:46:54
Top 4 Pro Women
1 Wassner, Laurel USA 9:50:21
2 Bevilaqua, Kate NZL 10:36:13
3 Morel, Charlotte FRA 10:54:25
4 Mack, Danielle USA 11:44:30 more
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Monday 02 Oct 2017
Spaniard Uxio Abuin Ares claimed his first victory of the season after a perfectly executed race in the 2017 ITU Weihai World Cup, which saw a Spanish-speaking podium sweep with Mexican Rodrigo Gonzalez finishing second and Spain’s Alberto Serrat Seoane third. On the women’s race, Swiss Jolanda Annen executed an almost perfect race, leading from the start till the end, claiming her second World Cup victory of the year. She was joined on the podium by Aussie Emma Jackson and Russian Anastasia Gor more
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Friday 29 Sep 2017
The vibrant coastal city of Weihai is ready to welcome top triathletes from around the world for the first ever edition of the ITU 2017 Weihai World Cup. Dubbed China’s “garden city by the sea”, Weihai is located on the stunning coast in China’s north-eastern Shandong province. The city boasts lush forests, picturesque islands, with more than 900 kilometres of beachfront and clean waters, making Weihai the perfect location for triathlon. more
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Friday 29 Sep 2017
IRONMAN Barcelona showcases a historic and culturally rich region of Spain. The village of Calella of the Barcelona-Maresme region, on Spain’s eastern coastline on the Mediterranean Sea, hosts what promises to be one of the most spectacular IRONMAN race venues on the circuit. Renowned for its beautiful beaches and lively nightlife, there's something for athletes, family, and fans alike at this destination event. more
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Friday 29 Sep 2017
Penghu, also known as the Pescadores Islands, are located in the southwest of the Taiwan Strait. Islands are like pearls scattering in the East Sea. Penghu is famous for its gorgeous beaches, glorious temples and the traditional Taiwanese-style homes surrounded by coral walls. Renny Ling, the CEO of Taiwan Triathlon Co., Ltd, said he was honored and delighted to bring the IRONMAN series to Penghu, Taiwan. “Taiwanese triathletes have yearned for an IRONMAN race for years. It’s an historic moment more
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Friday 29 Sep 2017
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations and beaches. In addition to the beaches, some of the most famous landmarks include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop the Corcovado Mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Rio de Janeiro will also host the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Paralympics. more
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Monday 25 Sep 2017
The first edition of Challenge Madrid was disputed today, with triathletes like Iván Alvarez, Gustavo Rodríguez, Dylan McNeirce y Sofie Goos, amongst others, as big favourites on the departure line. Lisa Roberts and Dolça Ollé, who made their debut in this distance, were also amongst the favourites. more
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