Cold water swim wetsuit launched by Blueseventy

The Thermal Helix is lined with a mid-weight zirconium jersey, chosen because it dries quickly, minimises weight and is flexible. Advertisement The suit was tried by professional triathlete Sara McLarty at last year’s Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon where the swim is held in the chilly waters of San Francisco Bay.  Sara said: “The Thermal Helix …

Brits Joe Skipper and Lucy Gossage make Ironman New Zealand podium

Skipper had a good all round performance with a 0:53:11 swim, 4:25:10 bike section and 2:45:50 run, which saw him advance from 7th after the bike to take the 2nd place, ahead of the fading Millward who finished in 3rd with a time of 8:10:56. Advertisement  Skipper finished 1:39 behind the winner Cameron Brown, who …

Zone3 launches its 2016 range

The new range is a result of seven years of reviews, elite athlete feedback and 1000’s of customer demo sessions, which has been combined with the development of cutting edge materials and construction technology. Advertisement  “Newly re-launched products include the Vanquish wetsuit which Zone3 are pitching as their fastest and most comfortable ever wetsuit. The …

Triathlon X new routes showcased in film

The Ironman has moved to new venue Waterhead on the shores of Windermere, from Wasdale, and triathletes will be swimming in Windermere, cycling over all the Lakeland passes, and running a tough marathon to the top of Scafell Pike and back. Click Here: Netherlands National Team soccer tracksuit Advertisement The film was made by Ambleside-based …

Commonwealth Games to host Paratriathlon for first time

Following its debut at Rio later this year, Paratriathlon is to be included in the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast for the first time ever. Click Here: cheap nsw blues jersey Advertisement There will just be one class for men and women, the PT1, which is for wheelchair users. Athletes use a recumbent …

Ironman Legacy Programme reveals 100 athletes bound for Kona

Now its fifth year, the Ironman Legacy Program has once again granted 100 athletes the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Ironman World Championship at Kona. Advertisement Of these 100 chosen five are from the UK including Rav Dighe, Amin Golbidi, Bob Gordon, Alistair McVeigh, and Mark Walsh, and one from Ireland, John Milne. To be eligible for selection for Kona …

ITU paratriathlon season starts in South Africa

The ITU World Paratriathlon season starts this Sunday in Buffalo City, South Africa and Brits Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick will be hoping to seal their Paralympic Games selections. Others are chasing ranking points that will help them qualify later in the season. Advertisement >>> Paratriathlon: the ultimate guide  Steadman and Patrick can achieve automatic selection …