50 Women to Kona tackles ‘a very visible show of inequality’

We speak to Rachel Joyce, professional triathlete and co-founder of TriEqual, to find out everything you need to know about the #50WomentoKona campaign and about the website she’s helped create to fairness, development and equality in triathlon. Advertisement >>> 50 Women to Kona campaign steps up a gear To someone who doesn’t know about the …

Croyde Ocean Triathlon coming to North Devon this July

Who’s up for a new Olympic distance triathlon in beautiful North Devon? The Croyde Ocean Triathlon promises an exhilarating 1.5km sea swim in the Atlantic Ocean, a punishing 40km bike route along coastal roads with some steep hills thrown in, and finished with a demanding 12km trail run. Click Here: qld maroons jersey Advertisement >>> …

South Africa’s Raynard Tissink: “Sometimes ignorance is bliss when it comes to Ironman”

After more than 22 years in triathlon, South Africa’s Raynard Tissink has competed in 33 Ironman races, winning eight and finishing among the top 10 at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, no less than four times, including a fifth place finish in 2010. Advertisement Having retired from professional Ironman racing, Raynard now runs a …

WTS Gold Coast: Jonny Brownlee runs ‘like a maniac’ for gold

Was this one of Jonny Brownlee’s best races ever? He won WTS Gold Coast in Australia today looking every inch a world-class athlete at the top of his game, beating Spanish rivals Mario Mola and Javier Gomez to the top of the podium. Advertisement >>> Jonny Brownlee takes outstanding win at WTS Auckland Under partly …

Kids of Steel triathlon series to offer 10 events in 2015

Triathlon stars of the future, get training – the Kids of Steel series will return for 2015 with ten events across the UK, culminating in a mini-triathlon at the London Aquatics Centre and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this July. Advertisement Up to 10,000 youngsters aged 8 to 13 are expected to take part in the …

Leeds to host ITU World Triathlon Series race in 2016?

The World Triathlon Series may be heading to Yorkshire next year, as Leeds has just been nominated by British Triathlon as its preferred candidate to stage a round of the 2016 series. Advertisement If successful it would give Leeds natives Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee the chance to compete in front of packed crowds and in …

Ironman Frankfurt 2015: Sebastian Kienle, Daniela Ryf to headline pros

Returning to Ironman Frankfurt this July are two of the biggest names in long-distance triathlon both: reigning Kona king Sebastian Kienle (GER) and 70.3 world champ Daniela Ryf (SUI). Advertisement >>> Want to know what it’s like to race Ironman Frankfurt? Watch this video Click Here: custom injection moulding In the men’s race, Kienle will …