Double Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno has in part appeared to apologise for the way he expressed his feelings towards Harry Wiltshire, claiming on 220’s Twitter page that “too many beers” may have been to blame for his strong words in an interview with Triathlete Magazine. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement Frodeno claimed Wiltshire was swimming on top of […]
Read MoreSouth Africa to host 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
The 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championship has been awarded to Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Taking place from 1-2 September 2018, this will be the first time Ironman has held a World Championship event in Africa. The event will attract thousands of athletes from over 100 qualifying events across the world. Advertisement Nelson Mandela Bay […]
Read MoreBrownlee Brothers: top 5 moments
The Brownlee brothers have taken the world of triathlon by storm, with outstanding performances in competitions from the ITU World Championships to the Olympics. With so many achievements over the last decade, we take a look back at some of their best moments… Advertisement Heroics at WTS Cozumel Our top Brownlee moment has to be […]
Read MoreOver 2,300 athletes to compete at Kona Ironman World Championship
This weekend is thoroughly exciting within the triathlon world, with over 2,300 athletes descending upon Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the Ironman World Championship on 8 October. Advertisement The event is now in its 38th year and is undoubtedly the most iconic one-day endurance event in the world. Great Britain has 124 athletes competing this weekend. This […]
Read MoreIronman World Championship: Jan Frodeno victorious in pro men’s race
Jan Frodeno has won the 2016 Ironman World Championship title in Kona, Hawaii, breaking free from Sebastian Kienle at 15km on the run to successfully defend his title. Frodeno’s finish was 8:06:30, just short of breaking Craig Alexander’s 8:03:56 course record. Advertisement The 40th edition of the Ironman World Championships started with many course and national […]
Read MoreIronman World Championship: Daniela Ryf claims victory in pro women’s race
Following her victory at July’s Challenge Roth, Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf has confirmed her position as the greatest long-distance triathlete on the planet today by taking the Ironman World Championship title in dominant fashion. The Swiss finished in 8:46hr to break Mirinda Carfrae’s Kona course record by over 5mins. Advertisement The 3.8km pro women’s swim followed a […]
Read MoreLe Tour de France organisers acquire Human Race Events
The organisers of the popular Windsor Triathlon and the BallBuster Duathlon, Human Race Events, have been bought by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O), owner of the world renowned Le Tour de France. Other events and sportives organised by A.S.O include Paris Marathon and L’Etape du Tour. Advertisement The purchase means Human Race Events will be able […]
Read MoreHuman Race: ASO and the future
220: You already organise some Tour de France-themed single day bike races, but what impact will the buyout have on your multisport events? Can we expect to see Human Race expand into long-distance triathlon and duathlon events? Advertisement Nick Rusling: Good question. Although ASO don’t organise triathlons currently, with Human Race in the ASO family they’ve […]
Read MoreIronman World Championships in pictures
This year’s Ironman Hawaii had everything you could possibly want from a World Championship; drama from the outset, broken records and great racing. Daniela Ryf’s record breaking performance that saw her take victory for the second year running proved her to be one of the greatest female triathletes ever, while Iron-distance record holder Jan Frodeno’s […]
Read MoreStunning images from Kona 2016
INSPIRING DUO: Jeff Agar pulls his son, Johnny, who suffers with cerebral palsy, along the bike course © Tom Pentington/Getty Images for IRONMAN Advertisement THE LONG ROAD HOME: Elite male athletes make their way along the iconic 112-mile bike course, battling rough winds and soaring temperatures as they go. © Tom Pentington/Getty Images for IRONMAN POLITICAL FiINISH: The […]
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