It was only right that the man who won gold in Hyde Park three years ago should triumph today at the venue’s last staging before the move to Leeds in 2016. However it wasn’t a repeat result for Olympic bronze medallist Jonny Brownlee, who suffered a mechanical straight out of T1. Click Here: ospreys rugby jerseys Advertisement The 750m swim started well for the two Brownlees, following in on the feet of swim specialists Henri Schoeman (RSA) and Richard Varga (SVK), who set the pace and hauled the two brothers into T2 in fifth and sixth. But on leading out of transition, shouts went up to Jonny Brownlee that he…

After suffering a mechanical coming out of T1 at WTS London this afternoon, Jonny Brownlee quickly found himself out of contention in the men’s race – won in style by elder brother Alistair. Advertisement He spoke to us at the finish line about how his race went, and why it was missing a certain señor Gomez… Click Here: kangaroos rugby jersey Advertisement What did you think of the race? Let us know in the comments below!

After winning in Hyde Park again today, Alistair Brownlee says although he’s pleased with the result, he’s “very aware” he wasn’t up against the fastest runners in the sport – echoing brother Jonny’s comments moments earlier. Advertisement What did you think of today’s race? Let us know in the comments! Click Here: NRL Telstra Premiership

Nobody could stop Gwen Jorgensen from claiming her 10th World Triathlon Series title in Hyde Park, as she stormed ahead early on in the run to cross the line with considerable time to spare. Advertisement There was plenty of jostling in the swim and the field spread out quickly. Carolina Routier (ESP) led out of the water, emerging after a shade over 9 mins. Sophie Coldwell was the first Brit into T2, leaving experienced WTS racers Non Stanford and Vicky Holland trailing. As testament to the hectic swim, a number of athletes including Jorgensen lost their timing chips It was a blistering start to Coldwell’s WTS debut, as she made…

A new grassroots triathlon movement called Tri2Cure is aiming to get newcomers to try a sprint triathlon, and in similar fashion to the Ice Bucket Challenge asks triathletes to invite three newbies via social media. Click Here: canterbury-bankstown bulldogs jersey Advertisement British pro triathlete Will Clarke has already nominated Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, while his Uplace-BMC teammate Liz Blatchford has nominated pro cyclist Cadel Evans and former pro cyclist Robbie McEwan. #Tri2Cure is launched! All Triathletes can nominate 3 ppl. I nominate @mcewenrobbie @CadelOfficial @jacko_a_elliott pic.twitter.com/vEpNuEbg4z — Liz Blatchford (@Liz_Blatchford) June 2, 2015 Tri2Cure’s backers say they have four aims with the project: introduce triathlon to the general public,…

Wrapping up a massive weekend of triathlon in Nottingham, athletes at this year’s Outlaw Half were beset by lots of rain and some brutal headwinds on Sunday (31 May). Advertisement >>> Hawkins and Faux win Outlaw Half 2014 Click Here: cheap all stars rugby jersey Karl Alexander completed the 1900m swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km run in 4:15:19 to win by less than two minutes. Suzie Richards convincingly won the women’s event despite it being her first attempt at a middle distance triathlon. Alexander, who is based in High Wycombe, finished third last year, but leapfrogged his rivals, Ian Turner and Paul Hawkins, to win the race this year.…

With six of this year’s 10 World Triathlon Series races now done and dusted, we take a look at how the table stands – and how the Brits are faring. Advertisement In the women’s Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, Gwen Jorgensen has built up 4000pts thanks to five wins in five races this season, her latest win being London just a few days ago. Her nearest rivals are fellow American Katie Zaferes (3645pts) and New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt (2910pts), while fast-rising US athlete Sarah True is fourth with 2632pts. In fact, the Stars and Stripes have now earned 12 of the 18 women’s medals awarded in WTS races so far this season.…

Ever wanted to know what it takes to win the world Ironman title not once – but six times? Or how it feels to have coaching from one of the most respected names in the sport? Well, this is your chance. Advertisement 6x Ironman world champ Dave Scott will be visiting the UK next week on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th June 2015 and here at 220 Triathlon we have a limited number of places in the sessions below, arranged thanks to HUUB and Royles with Total Fitness. Demand will be high, so if you are interested email [email protected] with your name, contact details and a list of the events…

Big names including Australia’s Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae and Britain’s Leanda Cave are confirmed to race the 35th Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this weekend. Advertisement >>> Olympians dominate Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014 This year, 2,000 participants will embark on a 2.4km open-water swim from the infamous penitentiary of Alcatraz Island to the shoreline of Marina Green followed by a 29km hilly bike ride through the Presidio, finishing with a 12.8km trail run out to Baker Beach and up the infamous Sand Ladder. “This race is near and dear to my heart and I am really excited to return and compete this year,” said USAT Hall of Famer and…

The first Ironman 70.3 Staffs has drawn some top pros to Shugborough next weekend, but there will also be an army of age-groupers out on the course – we take a look at some of the contenders… Advertisement >>> Javier Gomez to race Ironman 70.3 Staffs Men’s race Pros The star of the show will undoubtedly be reigning 70.3 world champ Javier Gomez (ESP), who’s also currently leading the World Triathlon Series points race. His rivals on Sunday 14 June will include Wimbleball champ Will Clarke (GBR) and Estonion triathlete Marko Albert, a veteran of two Olympic games (Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008). Age-groupers In the men’s 30-34 category, our…