With 8 out of the top 10 male triathletes lining up, it was an elite field that descended onto Abu Dhabi for the regular WTS curtain-raiser. Advertisement Two not competing were Spaniard Javier Gomez, who is concentrating on his 70.3 races, and Ali Brownlee, who had to pull out due to his pulled calf muscle. However the rest of the high calibre field included his brother Jonny, who would be hoping for a strong performance to put last year’s disappointments behind him, and reigning World Champ Mario Mola. It was back to the sprint distance for the United Arab Emirates race, and conditions were far from favourable, with rain falling…

It was another stellar field for the women’s sprint race in the United Arab Emirates. Nine of the top ten women would race, including reigning world champ Flora Duffy and Rio bronze medallist Vicky Holland. The only notable absentee was Olympic champ Gwen Jorgensen who has moved to marathon running. Advertisement If you were a betting person your money would be on Flora Duffy for the victory. The double world champion dominated the 2017 season, and with a technical bike course WTS Abu Dhabi looked like it would all play out to her strengths The early indications were that it would. Brit Jess Learmonth would lead the swim, with Duffy…

You won’t need to hang around for the triathletes at this year’s Commonwealth Games. Both the women’s and men’s contests take place on the first morning of competition, with the rapid-fire mixed relay following two days later. It will also be a Commonwealth debut for paratriathlon, with the wheelchair racers taking centre stage.  Advertisement Men to watch Alistair Brownlee, England Having defended his Olympic title in Rio, Brownlee now attempts the feat at Commonwealth level. But while it might appear a more straightforward task than faced in Brazil, nothing is simple where the Yorkshireman is concerned. Last season was again cut short by injury and operation, and Brownlee’s pledge to…

220 Triathlon is to be the Official Print Media Supplier for this summer’s ITU World Triathlon Leeds 2018 event taking place on 9th and 10th June in the Yorkshire city, taking place on 9th and 10th June in the Yorkshire city. Advertisement  At the ITU World Triathlon Series, the world’s best triathletes travel to iconic cities, including Leeds in June, to compete head-to-head in Standard and Sprint distance races for a chance to be crowned World Champion. For the third consecutive year, the ITU World Triathlon Leeds will also host thousands of amateur triathletes competing in front of a host of excited sports fans lining the streets. This year’s event has…

The Brownlee Brothers blood test includes the most relevant markers that can both be affected by exercise and affect performance, and is aimed to offer people a broader understanding of their body, enabling them to take control of their health and physical performance. Advertisement Alistair Brownlee said: “When we saw the robust approach to health that Werlabs takes, we knew we wanted to get involved and create a blood test that would be of benefit to people whether or not they are athletes. “To get through the mental and physical wear and tear of our training it is vital that we are in peak condition, both physically and mentally. Together with Werlabs…

If you’re racing an Ironman later this summer, then the Dulux Trade London Revolution could provide a worthy gauge of your long-distance bike fitness. Advertisement The event takes place on 12-13th May around London, and has a mix of distances and packages on offer, including: •   All inclusive weekender – (300km, 2 days riding, camping, massages, breakfast and dinner, festival pass) •   Essential weekender – (300km, 2 days riding, camping, festival pass)  •   Just Ride – (300km, 2 days riding, festival pass) •   Oracle Ultra – (300km, 1 day, festival pass) •   South London Leg – Saturday 160km (no camping) •   North London Leg – Sunday 140km (no camping) •   Charity – (for CRUK and Gold Charity Partners)  The organisers have confirmed that participation…

The organisers of the Sebamed Brighton and Hove Triathlon have announced that the childrens’ races are set to return in 2018. First introduced into the 2017 event, the kids race is set to double in size this year.  Advertisement The open-water sea swim, closed-road bike course and flat Hove seafront run is set to test active children who already love triathlon, and the shorter distances are ready to allow beginners to experience the sport for the first time. The childrens’ races will take place on Sunday 16 September alongside the adults, and on the Saturday a scootathlon is taking place for the younger triathletes (3-8 yrs), for which there are…

1. Commonwealth Games, April 5 & 7 The first day of Games’ action sees the Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Jonny, looking to repeat their one-two finish from Glasgow 2014. In the women’s race, England’s Vicky Holland, Jess Learmonth, Sophie Coldwell, Wales’ Non Stanford, and Scotland’s Beth Potter will all be trying to take down Bermudan favourite Flora Duffy. Throw in the mixed relay and paratri’s debut and it’s a golden start to Gold Coast action. Advertisement Commonwealth Games: how will the triathlon medals fall?    2. European Championship. Glasgow. August 9, 10 & 11 The Euros come to Strathclyde Park as part of a new multisport festival that includes swimming…

Click:my giftcardmall com mygift Team England have named triathlete Alistair Brownlee as their flagbearer for the Opening Ceremony at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Advertisement Leeds born and bred, Brownlee comes into the 2018 Commonwealth Games (see race times below) as defending champion in both the individual and mixed relay races. At Rio in 2016 he become the first person ever to win back to back Olympic triathlon titles, having first won gold at London 2012. Team England selected their flagbearer after a vote of all sport team leaders. In casting their vote, each team leader was encouraged to consult their athletes on who they would like to nominate. Team England…

The Challenge Roth organisers have announced that the 35th anniversary of the classic race will boast a world-class field on 1 July, headed by 2014 Ironman world champ, Sebastian Kienle, and Britain’s new long-distance superstar, Lucy Charles. Advertisement Kienle, 33, last raced in Roth (which we voted as our greatest triathlon in the world here) in 2010 and 2011. Both times he went sub-eight hours (2010: 7:59:06; 2011: 7:57:06), but on both occasions it wasn’t enough to secure the win. In 2010, he was runner up to Rasmus Henning and a year later to Andreas Raelert, who set the new world record. After several years away, Kienle returns to Roth and…