Mirinda Carfrae and Leanda Cave racing Escape from Alcatraz 2015

    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…

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      First-timers win Escape from Alcatraz 2015

      After decades on his bucket list, Eric Lagerstrom (USA) finally took part in iconic race Escape from Alcatraz off the coast of San Francisco yesterday (Sunday 7 June) – and won. Advertisement The women’s pro race was also won by a debutante – Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle, more often seen racing the ITU World Triathlon Series,…

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        Challenge Bahrain confirmed for November 2015

        Challenge Bahrain is set to take place on 20 November 2015 as the Nasser Bin Hamad Triple Crown Grand Final – with the winners to become triathlon’s first instant millionaires. Advertisement This year’s race will also be the ‘world’s first half-distance night triathlon’, according to the organisers. The swim will take place as the sun…

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          Challenge Galway bike route revealed

          We’ve got details of the bike route for next year’s Challenge Galway – and it looks like it’ll be a stunner. Advertisement The course sends athletes out of T1 from Oranmore to Clarinbridge Estuary – the easternmost point of Galway Bay – and joins the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s longest defined coastal touring route. Presenting…

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