7 hours, 35 minutes and 39 seconds; on Sunday 17 July at Challenge Roth Jan Frodeno made triathlon history by destroying the previous long distance world record. Eclipsing the 2011 mark set by Andreas Raelert by an incredible margin of nearly six minutes, the German triathlete led through nearly the entire 226 km course in a breathtaking performance between him and the clock. Adding the world record to his 2008 Olympic gold medal and 2015 World Championship titles at both the short and long distances, the 34-year-old Frodeno asserted his dominance over the sport of triathlon. Advertisement “I am incredibly happy that I got the record and just thankful that…

An energy drink created from ketones, rather than carbs or fat, improved performance by 2% when tested on elite cyclists, say scientists. The drink allowed the cyclists to add up to 400 metres of distance (2% increase) to their workouts. Advertisement The supplement, which will be commercially available within the year, works by temporarily switching the primary source of cellular energy from glucose or fat to ketones — molecules derived from fat that are known to be elevated in people consuming a low-carb, Atkins-like diet. In a study of 39 cyclists, including some former Olympians, they found that the muscles use ketones when provided in the diet, and that this…

Aquabike combines long distance swimming and biking, and as the running stage is eliminated, great for people with joint problems.  Advertisement “The multisport world continues to grow at an incredible rate,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “Offering multisport races like Aquabike promotes the growth of triathlon worldwide, as it makes the sport accessible to everyone of all ages and abilities no matter where they are.”  “We are thrilled to be adding Aquabike World Championships to the docket at ITU Multisport World Championships in Penticton next August. The addition of aquabike means the Multisport World Championships is truly complete, with five world championship events,” said race executive director…

The men’s Olympic triathlon will be contested on August 18, while the women will take to Copacabana Beach on August 20. Advertisement “Congratulations to all of the athletes that have worked so hard for so long to make it to the Olympics,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “The men’s and women’s start list reflect deep fields riddled with talent from all over the world. Come August 18 and 20, the word will be inspired and entertained by these 110 men and women.” A record number of 42 nations have qualified spots for the triathlon at Rio , the highest number ever for triathlon at an Olympic Games.…

Current European triathlon champion India Lee is to head up Insurance company Pedalcover’s, new triathlon team, launched  to support emerging British talent. Advertisement Lee will be joined by current British Champions Sophie Coldwell and Morgan Davies who together won silver at the U23 European championships in the mixed relay team. Over the course of the season, the team will compete for Team Pedalcover across the world. As part of Team Pedalcover, triathletes will get kit, clothing and branded merchandise, in addition to insurance cover. Pedalcover also sponsors GB triathletes Vicky Holland and Tom Bishop, partners with Welsh Triathlon, and have launched an affiliate scheme to donate money to grassroots development.…

The Championship event is an upgrade to existing Challenge Melbourne event and will take place in St Kilda rather than Brighton, where it has taken place for the last three years. Advertisement Martin Jolly, Chief Executive Officer of Sports Media and Entertainment 360, owners and operators of the event, said: “We are super excited to announce that Challenge Melbourne has moved venues in 2017 and will be held at the iconic Catani Gardens in St Kilda. We are also extremely excited for this event to have been chosen to host the 2017 Asia Pacific Championship.  “This picturesque beach side venue in Melbourne Australia is the perfect location to stage an event of this…

1) 1:07mins: Emma Snowsill’s winning margin over silver medallist Vanessa Fernandes at the 2008 Beijing Games Advertisement 2) 6,453,682: population of Rio 3) 2: The highest number of Olympic tri medals won, held by Simon Whitfield and Bevan Docherty 4) 5th: The highest Olympic finish to date for a GB female (Helen Jenkins at London 2012 ) Will this change…? Click Here: liverpool mens jersey 5) 4: Number of paratri categories at Rio. PT1, PT2 and PT4 for men, PT2, PT4 and PT5 for the women. 6) Dec 11th: Date paratriathlon was officially added to the Rio Paralympic Games 7) 65%: Brit medal favourite Alison Patrick’s ITU win percentage in the PT5 category 8) 1 marriage…

With all eyes on Rio and Team GB, including the Brownlees, British Triathlon are hoping capture the enthusiasm to inspire more than 10,000 people to take up the sport of triathlon through its campaign #YourGOTRI. Launched today, the #YourGOTRI campaign, running throughout the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games period, encourages newcomers to the sport by creating their own personal triathlon experience. Advertisement Simply by visiting www.gotri.org/yourgotri, people can create their own triathlon, selecting a swim, cycle and run from options including a “trip to the pool”, “pedal in the park”, and “jog round the block”. Participants can also select to “row in the gym” instead of swim, if they’d…

While many of us would like to think that the 50s are the prime of our lives, new physical performance research shows that this decade might instead mark the beginning of physical decline, which is earlier than previously thought. Advertisement However, for triathletes the news isn’t all doom and gloom. The study, run by Duke Health, indicates that efforts to maintain physical abilities should start before the age of 50. This means that the hours spent training for triathlons in mid-life can go a long way in preserving the skills to keep mobile in later decades. The research also found that a simple test can determine early weaknesses  that can…

Michelle Walters, who was 34 years old, was hit by a vehicle and did not survive her injuries. The two-lane highway was not closed to vehicles during the cycling leg, but cones marked vehicle and cycling areas. Advertisement Ironman Boulder officials released the following statement: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our athletes at Ironman Boulder. We are working with the Colorado State Patrol to gather all of the details regarding the incident that occurred on (U.S.) 36 just north of Broadway. Our condolences go out to the athlete’s family and friends, whom we will continue to support.” Advertisement The incident is under investigation but State Patrol officials…