Month: May 2021

2015’s triathlon highlights: a guide

If you’re hunting omens for British triathlon success in 2015, look no further than the icy Yorkshire Dales on New Year’s Eve, where Alistair Brownlee was winning the Auld Lang Syne fell race. Advertisement It was three years on from hist last appearance and victory – the following summer he would be crowned Olympic champion.…

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Xterra champs return to Vachery

Conrad Stoltz, Ben Allen, Richard Stannard, Jacqui Slack, Emma Garrard and Rachel Clay – all six former winners of Xterra England will return for this year’s event at the Vachery Estate in Surrey. Advertisement Up for grabs on the Bank Holiday weekend of 29th/30th August are national and European titles, a $25,000 prize purse and…

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Jenson Button Trust Tri heads to Derby for 2015

Always a very popular race – and not just because it features one of Britain’s top racing drivers showing his athletic chops – the Jenson Button Trust Triathlon is moving to Derby this year in a bid to nearly double the capacity. Advertisement Previously held at Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire, this year’s event will take…

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New issue of 220 on sale now

The March 2015 issue of your favourite tri mag is on sale now, featuring 20 ways to ignite your outdoor training this spring, advice on pushing your limits across all three disciplines and lots more. Advertisement Other highlights in this month’s issue include: A life in Ironman – we speak to Mirinda Carfrae, the fastest…

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All-star cast for first WTS Abu Dhabi

With just over a month to go until the start of the 2015 World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi, most of the sport’s biggest Olympic distance stars are confirmed for the start pontoon, including top Brits the Brownlee brothers and Jodie Stimpson. Click Here: newcastle falcons rugby jerseys Advertisement This is the first time the…

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Bastion to host inter club champs

Are you part of a triathlon club planning to send its top athletes to The Bastion this July? This could be worth your while – there’s £250 cash and an impressive trophy on offer to the club with the first three members past the finishing line. Advertisement Taking place at Hever Castle on 12 July…

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Brit named Ironman All World Athlete champion

Ironman has named its overall 2014 All World Athlete Champions for each age-group category, with the US being top-ranked nation with 12 champs, followed by Australia and Canada with four apiece. Advertisement The 28 AWA champions come from nine different countries: Germany and Brazil have two AWA champions each, while Britain has just one, along…

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