Ironman have announced that the full 226km distance Ironman UK will remain in Bolton, Greater Manchester, until 2022. Bolton will also continue to host the world’s biggest Ironkids event, with 2,500 children participating annually. Advertisement The announcement comes off the back of a 2017 event, won by Lucy Gossage and Cyril Viennot, which saw over 2,000 […]
Read MoreClick:cnc turning Bermuda’s Flora Duffy claimed her fourth consecutive WTS win of 2017 on Saturday to head the overall standings with three races to go. The defending champ won with an even bigger margin of victory than in Hamburg two weeks ago, in a time of 1:00:22, a full minute clear of second place Taylor […]
Read MoreGreat Britain’s paratriathletes produced strong performances to win two gold, four silver and a bronze medal in the final World Paratriathlon Series (WPS) race of the season in Edmonton, Canada. Gold medals came from Iraq veteran, Steve Crowley, and former England Cerebral Palsy footballer, Ryan Taylor. Advertisement In his first WPS event, Steve Crowley, led […]
Read MoreClick:cnc cutting machine wood Following the success of June 2017’s inaugural The Championship, the Challenge Family have announced that the X-Bionic Sphere in Samorin, Slovakia, will be the host venue of the Championship for the next three seasons. Advertisement The 2018 Championship will take place on the 2-3 June 2018, and will adopt the same racing […]
Read MoreThe Promoter is Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited Advertisement The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members. By entering the promotion, the participants agree: (a) to be bound […]
Read MoreThe run stride length you naturally choose to run with is the best, whether you’re an experienced or inexperienced runner, a new study from Brigham Young University (BYU) finds. Advertisement “Don’t worry about changing your stride length,” said Iain Hunter, a professor of exercise science at BYU. “You should just leave it alone or you’re […]
Read MoreIt wasn’t to be five wins out of five for WTS leader Flora Duffy in Montreal, as she has to settle for second place behind Australian Ashleigh Gentle, who wins her first her first ever WTS race. Andrea Hewitt of New Zealand finishes the podium in third place. Advertisement It was the first time a […]
Read MoreIt was an elite field in Montreal with Spaniards Mario Mola, Javier Gomez and Fernando Alarza, and Brit Jonny Brownlee in the mix. With the Spanish making up the first three in the WTS rankings they have certainly been dominating the 2017 season but although he may not have a chance at the title Jonny Brownlee […]
Read MoreOn the 18th hole of the final match on Kiawah Island in 1991, Bernhard Langer stood over a six-foot putt knowing to sink it would retain the Ryder Cup for Europe. The atmosphere was as tense in the packed galleries as it was nail-biting in homes either side of the Atlantic. Advertisement “I think it’s […]
Read MoreTo celebrate the release of her hotly anticipated new book To the Finish Line: A World Champion Triathlete’s Guide To Your Perfect Race, this September Chrissie Wellington is embarking on a nationwide book signing tour, which takes in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Tenby (Ironman Wales Expo). Advertisement Written in conjunction with 220, the book offers […]
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