One week on from the Rio 2016 triathlon test event, two-time ITU world champ Helen Jenkins bounced back to win the female elite race at London Triathlon today (Sunday 9th August). Advertisement The Welshwoman finished over a minute ahead of fellow ITU racer Charlotte McShane (AUS), and almost five minutes ahead of bronze medallist Emma Pallant (GBR).  Jenkins has had a tough run of luck in recent times, only returning to racing last year after a two-year absence due to injury. She was forced to pull out of the Rio 2016 triathlon test event last weekend after a tumultuous swim.  After crossing the line today in 1:56:32, Jenkins said: “It’s…

With news breaking last week that World Triathlon Corp may be in advanced discussions for a $850m buyout by China’s Dalian Wanda Group, industry watchers say the move could bring yet more global expansion for the Ironman brand – particularly in Asia. Advertisement Reuters has quoted a person ‘familiar with the matter’ as saying that Dalian Wanda Group, best known for its real estate holdings, outbid other potential buyers and is now in negotiations with WTC owner Providence Equity Partners. Gary Roethenbaugh, founder of industry news source Triathlon Business, told us that if such a deal were to go ahead, it would probably preserve the status quo in terms of the…

Want to book your spot at next year’s Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire or 70.3 UK? Better make sure you’re in front of a computer at 1pm today (12 August), as that’s when entries go on sale. Advertisement >>> Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire 2015 – in pics>>> Ironman 70.3 UK 2015 – in pics Entering its second year, the next Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire will take place on Sunday 12 June 2016, and Ironman 70.3 UK will take place a fortnight later on Sunday 26 June. Each event will involve a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run. Both events sold out very quickly indeed this year – in fact, Ironman 70.3 Staffs sold…

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Now London Triathlon’s been and gone, we’re well past the midway point for the 2015 UK triathlon season – it’s time to start lining up some autumn and winter duathlons. Advertisement >>> The state of duathlon – feature The 2015 Human Race Off-Road Series will begin with the WildMan, bringing some testing trail racing to the military range of Ash Ranges near Aldershot, Hampshire on Saturday 21st November. The organisers say it will present a gruelling, undulating course that “does not relent”. Trail runners can choose from 10km or 15km options, with a duathlon (10km run, 18km bike, 5km run) also available. Next up on Saturday 5 December is IceMan,…

The Detroit round of the ITU World Paratriathlon Series takes place this Sunday (16 August), with five Brits heading out to Motor City to win valuable ranking points before the ITU World Championships. Advertisement >>> Britain’s pioneering approach to elite paratriathlon training Andy Lewis follows on from his medal-winning performance at the Rio Test Event earlier this month by racing this weekend. Former footballer Ryan Taylor joins him in the PT2 event. George Peasgood and Stefan Hoggan line up in the men’s PT4 event, and Clare Cunningham goes in the women’s PT4. The race will be held over sprint distance (750m swim/20km bike/5km run).   Detroit marks the final World…

A small group of British paratriathletes had a weekend to remember at the ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Detroit, USA yesterday (17 August), with two golds and two silvers in the bag. Advertisement >>> Three more paratriathlon medal events for Rio Ryan Taylor won gold in the PT2 category, finishing just over a minute ahead of second-place finisher Andy Lewis (GBR). George Peasgood won silver in the PT4 category, and Stefan Hoggan finished sixth. good to b back home 4 easy couple of days,great results from all GB athletes always learning from every1 around me at training good weekend — Ryan Taylor (@RyanTay93) August 17, 2015 On the women’s side,…

With Kona fast approaching, Britain’s Rachel Joyce picked Ironman 70.3 Timberman in New England, USA to get in some race practice before the ‘big dance’ in Hawaii – and left others in her wake with some speedy splits. Advertisement >>> Kona 2014: how the British pros got on in Hawaii As expected, Joyce led the women out of lake Winnipesaukee in a time of 27:19mins, with Katy Blakemore (USA) hot on her heels. Behind them, Kaitlin Anelauskas (USA), Jeanni Seymour (RSA), and Kristen Marchant (CAN) exited the water in a pack 1:10mins back. Pre-race favourite Angela Naeth (CAN) left the water 1:25mins back of the leader in seventh, with Heather…

Get ready for some swearing, Hawaii – it looks like Gordon Ramsay is making a return to Big Island for this year’s Ironman World Champs. Advertisement >>> Gordon Ramsay: The adrenaline ‘never stops’ at Ironman 70.3 The ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ star raced Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens on Saturday (15 August) and posted a sub-6hr time with splits of 42:11mins for the 1.9km swim, 3:06hrs for the bike and 1:51hrs for the run. Lake Stevens 70.3 IRONMAN….Done ! http://t.co/FQBr2rPMtp — Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) August 16, 2015 Asked by Ironman afterwards if he’s working on anything specific in preparation for Kona, Ramsay said: “I’d say efficient riding and climbing to help with smooth…

General entries for next year’s World Triathlon Series event in Leeds went on sale at 9am this morning (Tuesday 18 August) – and they’re going to sell like hotcakes, say the organisers. Advertisement >>> Leeds lands 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series event Over 1,500 entries have already been sold to Home Nation members during a priority entry window, and more than 3,500 spots are now available to the general public across the beginner, sprint and Olympic distance events. The event will mark the final chance to see Britain’s elite triathletes compete against their international rivals on home soil before they head off to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The point-to-point…