Ice swimming considered for Winter Olympics

    With a one-mile ice swim event being considered for inclusion at future Winter Olympics researchers at Winona State University in Minnesota and the International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) have investigated the performance and human physiological response in water -5° Celsius or less. Advertisement  The scientists analysed more than 80 ice swimmers ((71 male, 17 female)…

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      Improving anaerobic fitness could be key to faster run times

      Increasing your anaerobic capacity in addition to your aerobic capacity help long distance runners improve their times new research shows. Advertisement The researchers from Simon Frasier University (SFU) in British Columbia measured aerobic and anaerobic capacity in 10 male mountain marathon runners and found a runner’s pre-race anaerobic fitness capacity is a key factor in…

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        Women's title match set for next week's WWE SmackDown

        A Women’s title match is set for SmackDown’s Fastlane go-home show. WWE has announced that SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks will defend her title against Nia Jax on SmackDown next Friday. Banks & Bianca Belair are challenging for Jax & Shayna Baszler’s WWE Women’s Tag Team titles at Fastlane. On tonight’s SmackDown, Banks and Belair…

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          Grandstand tickets now on sale for Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds

          Grandstand tickets for the 2016 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, are now on sale.  Ticketholders will be able enjoy unsurpassed views of the thrilling racing action from seats overlooking the finish-line in the heart of Millennium Square. Advertisement The much-anticipated Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, will provide the British public with a once in a…

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            Helen Jenkins wins WTS Gold Coast in Australia

            The USA athlete Gwen Jorgensen unbeatable run is over and she has to make do with silver as Brit Helen Jenkins wins WTS Gold Coast, her first WTS win since 2012. The New Zealand athlete Andrea Hewitt took third. Fellow Brit Jodie Stimpson finished in 12th, about three minutes behind Jenkins. Advertisement “I can’t quite…

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              Unbeatable Mola conquers WTS Gold Coast in Australia

              Showing unbeatable form Spaniard Mario Mola is has won his second WTS race of the series and his third straight season win, after taking gold in the Mooloolaba World Cup. Advertisement Despite the heat, Mola was able to remain within the top tier from start to finish and then showcase his signature running speed in the final…

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                Here are the 2016 220 Triathlon Award Winners

                On Saturday 9 April the cream of UK triathlon attended the 12th annual 220 Triathlon Awards at Stratford Town Hall, including a wealth of athletes, brands and industry greats, to find out who had won top honours in each of the ceremony’s 21 categories – as voted for by you, the readers of 220 Triathlon…

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                  Running: how and why it helps fight cancer

                  Although it is commonly believed that exercise helps fight, and prevent cancer, scientists have been unable to explain quite why until now.  However University of Copenhagen now believe that have found a link that explains why running can reduce cancer risk and tumour growth. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement They discovered that training mice…

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                    220 Triathlon Awards 2016 gallery

                    The annual shindig, that is the 220 Triathlon Awards were held last weekend at Stratford Town Hall in London, with Olympic legend Derek Redmond on hand to give out trophies to the winners. Advertisement In his speech Derek spoke about the impact sport has had on his life, and that iconic moment when his hamstring went…

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