2015 Bastion winners crowned at Hever Castle

    Darren Jenkins and Bethan Fowler took the titles after a tough day’s racing at The Bastion iron-distance triathlon at Hever Castle on Sunday (12 July). Advertisement >>> Gallery: The Bastion 2014 Australian Jenkins produced a race-best 3hr 15min marathon – 20mins faster than any other competitor – to haul in long-time leader Karl Alexander on…

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      Croyde Ocean Triathlon 2015 race report

      More than 200 competitors descended on Devon for the first ever Croyde Ocean Triathlon last Saturday, with the organisers hoping to raise £10,000 for charity. The new Olympic-distance triathlon put seasoned triathletes and first timers through their paces. Advertisement The new course, which was designed by professional cyclist Chris Green, took competitors from Putsborough Sands…

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        2016 World Triathlon Series calendar confirmed

        Details are confirmed for the 2016 World Triathlon Series, with governing body the ITU revealing that WTS Yokohama will offer the last chance to score Olympic Qualification Points for Rio 2016. Advertisement The 2016 series will stop in nine cities across five continents, with six races featuring Olympic distance races, and three events offering sprints….

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          Norwich Olympic Triathlon 2015 race report

          Seven records were shattered last weekend at the 11th Norwich Olympic Triathlon, with 500 competitors taking to the streets of Norfolk in what proved to be a highly successful event for GB athletes. Advertisement With a number of professional triathletes present, it was no surprise that this year’s event was a fiercely competitive one. Iain…

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            BananaMan Triathlon and Duathlon 2015 race report

            There was fun for all ages last Saturday (11 July) as 800 participants took to Dorney Lake, Buckinghamshire, to take part in triathlon and duathlon events. Advertisement The 2015 BananaMan Triathlon offered up six different triathlon events, meaning something for everyone. If that wasn’t enough, for the first time in the event’s history there was…

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              Ironman UK 2015 preview

              It’s nearly here – Ironman UK gets underway this Sunday (19 July), with more than 2,650 athletes expected to arrive in Bolton for the country’s largest Ironman race. Advertisement >>> New champions crowned at Ironman UK 2014 The pro start list includes some big names like Joe Skipper, who recently broke bike records at Ironman…

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                Pitsford Triathlon 2015 race report

                Go Beyond Sport hosted their second annual standard-distance Pitsford Triathlon last Sunday (12 July), seeing competitors race through an overcast Northamptonshire. Advertisement With a significantly larger turnout than last year, Ian Smith was the cream of the crop, taking the victory in the men’s category. Lindsay Romecin saw off the competition in the ladies’ category…

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