Month: May 2021

Dubai draft ruling promises Potts of gold

It’s impossible to dismiss the $300,000 prize purse and promise of further riches from events in Oman and Bahrain that has attracted over 100 of the world’s best triathletes to Challenge Dubai. Click Here: Arsenal soccer tracksuit Advertisement But an additional appeal has been the altering of a technical ruling that is the ongoing cause…

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Will Clarke showing Middle Eastern promise

Will Clarke tackles his first race in the Middle East tomorrow confident that under new coach Mark Pearce he’s in his best shape for years. Advertisement The Leicestershire triathlete joins a host of the world’s best non-drafting racers as well as a strong British contingent of Fraser Cartmell, Daniel Halksworth, David McNamee, Ritchie Nicholls and Joe…

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Daniela Ryf wins Challenge Dubai

Daniela Ryf became the inaugural Challenge Dubai champion on the first step to what she hopes will land her a $1,000,000 payday by the end of the year. Advertisement The Swiss triathlete must have performed a jig of delight when she woke to fiercely windy conditions in the Emirates’ state tailor-made for the all-round strength she’s…

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Terenzo Bozzone takes Challenge Dubai title

Terenzo Bozzone may have the pedigree but was still a surprise winner of the first Challenge Dubai. Advertisement The New Zealander was 2008 World Ironman 70.3 champion and has shown he can compete with the world’s best on many occasions, but given the level of talent in such a packed field in the Middle East,…

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British stars fail to scale heights

The Brits raced within a few miles of the world’s tallest building, but failed to hit the heights after a day of struggles at Challenge Dubai. Advertisement With the backdrop of the 830m Burj Khalifa, it was the women who fared best with the highest placing – a commendable fourth – returned by Jodie Swallow.…

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220 Triathlon Awards winners

We held our annual shindig the 220 Awards at Sandown Park last weekend, with hero cyclist Graeme ‘The Flying Scotsman’ Obree our guest speaker. Advertisement Sponsored by sports nutrition brand Elivar, there were twenty categories in all, covering triathlon’s brightest athletes, brands and races from the past year. Our winners were voted for directly by…

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Windsor Tri changes swim route

With just a few months to go until the 25th Windsor Triathlon, organisers Human Race have confirmed a new swim route which is expected to be faster and offer athletes new PBs this year. Advertisement The new start will be located further west, close to Windsor Leisure Centre. Unlike previous years the swim will now…

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