Triathlon

Danish star Magnus Ditlev was finally confirmed as the men’s winner of the inaugural Challenge Budva-Montenegro 48 hours after being disqualified. Ditlev registered a hugely impressive success on Sunday, destroying the opposition to come home almost seven minutes in front of Patrick Lange. Hours after he broke the tape though, Challenge Family announced that Ditlev …

Ditlev finally claims Budva win after DSQ rethink by Challenge Read More »

Lucy Hall and Magnus Ditlev produced stunning performances to cross the line first at the inaugural Challenge Budva-Montenegro on Sunday, but it was two days before the Dane could really celebrate his victory. Ditlev, an impressive winner by a wide margin in the men’s PRO race, saw his victory removed by disqualification hours later for …

Challenge Budva 2021 results: Lucy Hall rules, Ditlev wins after DSQ drama Read More »

After five years away, IRONMAN Mallorca returns to the long-distance calendar in 2021, based in the popular destination of Alcúdia. After a well-deserved week off from their busy live broadcast schedule this season, the M-Dot team are back this weekend and this time it is in Europe, with full Facebook Watch broadcast coverage over the …

IRONMAN Mallorca 2021: Preview, start time and WATCH LIVE Read More »

Science has played a big part in Norway’s rise to pro triathlon prominence, but the value of dreaming is just as important. It has been another banner year for the Scandinavian nation with Kristian Blummenfelt winning Olympic gold in Tokyo and Gustav Iden claiming a second IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship title in St George. Now …

Dream catchers: Arild Tveiten on Iden & Blu IM challenge Read More »

We are rapidly approaching the middle of October, so the 2021 triathlon season is quietly drawing to a close, right? Not so fast! After 18 months of COVID-related cancellations and rescheduling, the triathlon calendar has been producing some incredibly high-quality racing over the past few months – and there is still plenty to look forward …

From Cali to CLASH – Five races still to look forward to in 2021 Read More »

They say everything in life is about timing, and Chris McCormack believes Jan Frodeno has got it right by choosing now to lock horns with Gustav Iden at IRONMAN California. The two top men in the PTO World Rankings will be the headline attractions for a mouthwatering showdown in Sacramento on October 24. It will …

Frodeno is like Mayweather, timing Iden clash just right says Macca Read More »

Daniel Bækkegård and Anne Haug claimed victories at IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote 2021 on Saturday morning. Bækkegård, favourite here after his recent third behind Gustav Iden and Sam Long at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George, held off the fast-finishing German Mika Noodt to take the men’s PRO race. Haug meanwhile was again dominant …

IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote results: Bækkegård and Haug grab wins Read More »

Helen Jenkins, one of the most successful British female triathletes ever, has made the decision to retire from professional racing. Twice a winner of the World Triathlon Championship title – under both the one day (2008) and series format (2011) – she can also count three Olympic Games and a host of World Triathlon Series …

Helen Jenkins retires from pro racing to begin another chapter Read More »

Alistair Brownlee may have called time on his short-course career after winning gold in London and Rio, but he will maintain a close association with the summer Games after being elected to the European Olympic Committee (EOC) Athletes’ Commission. The 33-year-old British star was elected at the 6th Assembly of the group in Croatia this …

Alistair Brownlee elected to EOC Athlete’s Commission Read More »