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Ahead of tomorrow’s Ironman 70.3 Staffs, Spain’s Javier Gomez says he’s aiming to pick up enough points to qualify for the 70.3 World Champs in Austria. Advertisement >>>Ironman 70.3 Staffs: our pick of the top age-groupers racing Gomez revealed he had his season planned out months earlier, and is considering the defence of his 70.3 …
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With Gordon Ramsay leading his GR100 squad into battle at tomorrow’s inaugural Ironman 70.3 Staffs, we speak to him about how it compares to a full Ironman, if Jonathan Ross is still racing – and whether he’s shooting for Kona. Advertisement We’re on-site tomorrow at Ironman 70.3 Staffs, and will be covering the race on Twitter, …
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All eyes were on reigning world champ Javier Gomez (ESP) today for the 7am start of Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, and he didn’t disappoint – though he didn’t take the lead until the run. Advertisement Gloriously bright conditions at Chasewater Reservoir were a relief after the sogginess of yesterday, and after a short delay of around …
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A strong field of British women turned up today (14 June) for the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Staffs, including housemates Lucy Gossage and Susie Cheetham, Alice Hector, Georgie Rutherford and Jacqui Slack. Advertisement >>> Ironman 70.3 Staffs: Javier Gomez leaves it to the run for winning move Rutherford was first out of the water, ahead of …
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Past and present British Triathlon royalty adorned the race circuit and sidelines today as Human Race Event’s Windsor Triathlon celebrated its 25th edition. Aptly, a stalwart of the UK tri scene for much of Windsor’s existence, 2012 Olympian Stuart Hayes, was crowned the 25th men’s winner, with Sarah Lewis taking home the women’s title. Advertisement …
A field of 137 elites battled it out today (14 June) at the Blenheim Triathlon for round one of the British Super Series, and it was Chris Perham and India Lee who prevailed despite some tough competition. Advertisement Male elite winner Chris Perham sprinted to victory in a time of 1:35hrs, closely followed by Loughborough …
The ITU has confirmed that the World Triathlon Series will arrive in Leeds on 11-12 June 2016, offering the final opportunity to see Team GB triathletes swim, bike and run on home soil before they compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Advertisement Leeds takes over as UK host of the World Triathlon Series after …
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After winning Ironman 70.3 Staffs today, Spain’s Javier Gomez told us at the finish line that he “didn’t want to push it too hard” as he’s in the middle of a tough block of training. Click Here: gold coast suns 2019 guernsey Advertisement “It was a very tough bike course, and after all the rain …
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Four-time iron-distance champion Stephen Bayliss is the latest big name to sign-up for Xterra England, which kick-off in Cranleigh, Surrey, on 30 August 2015. Advertisement Top Brit racer Bayliss, who counts wins at Ironman UK and Challenge Vichy on his illustrious CV, has entered Xterra England as part of his double bid at both the …
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As detailed in this month’s 220 column (issue 314, on sale today), my experience as a novice guide runner tethered to a trusting blind athlete was a steep learning curve, but at least took place on terra firma. Advertisement The same cannot be said for those mastering paratriathlon guiding, who also have to support through …
