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WEBTRI247 - Global Triathlon News, Events, Tips & Advice. TRI247 provides in-depth and independent coverage of triathlon at all levels and distances. With well over a decade covering the sport in detail, our reporters and columnists aim to provide insight and colour around everything in terms of swim, bike and run.
Triathlon distances: Sprint, Olympic, IRONMAN, middle distance
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Short course: super sprint, sprint, Olympic, mixed relay and Super League triathlon. As a rule of thumb, short course triathlon refers to anything shorter than the middle distance/IRONMAN 70.3 distance. In the elite field, you’ll typically find professional triathletes who are looking to qualify for the Olympics racing on the World Triathlon ...
What is a duathlon? Beginner’s guide to distances, training
WEBJul 29, 2024 · If the swimming element of triathlon has deterred you from giving swim-bike-run a go – duathlon is a great alternative. Perfect for those who prefer to stay on dry land, but still want the challenge of putting two different sports together, duathlon is a fun and accessible way to get into the world of multisport.
IRONMAN Lake Placid 2022: Emotional wins for Beals and True
WEBJul 24, 2022 · American Sarah True and Canada’s Cody Beals were the winners of IRONMAN Lake Placid, both following up victories at 70.3 Eagleman last month.. True’s IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman win was on her reappearance following the birth of her son, while Beals’ success here was all the more impressive following a hugely difficult build up to the race.. But Beals’ triumph also came after a dramatic ...
WATCH AGAIN: supertri Boston 2024 as Olympic stars renew
WEBAug 18, 2024 · This was a preview of the opening supertri race of the year – click on the names to read about superb wins for Alex Yee and Jeanne Lehair.. The newly-branded supertri season kicks off in Boston this Sunday with most of the biggest triathlon names from the Paris 2024 Olympics locking horns again – …
Top tips for your first triathlon - Triathlon For Beginners - TRI247
WEBDec 1, 2023 · First, get comfortable with each discipline. Clock up some easy, enjoyable miles on the bike. Join your local master’s swimming group to build confidence in the water. And for advice and support on all things triathlon, find a local tri club. Once you’ve got into a routine and you’re feeling more confident with each discipline you can ...
The Lauren Steadman Story: A triathlon love affair, and why
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Paralympic Games gold medallist at Tokyo 2020, Lauren Steadman is one of the most successful British paratriathletes of all time. As well as her many athletic successes – Paris 2024 will be her fifth Summer Paralympic Games – her public profile was massively boosted in recent years by appearances on hit British television shows, Strictly Come Dancing and SAS: Who Dares Wins.
What is a Triathlon? The ultimate beginner’s guide to swim
WEBJun 19, 2024 · How did triathlon begin? On 25 September 1974, an event hosted by the San Diego Track Club sparked the emergence of modern triathlon. An alternative to hard track workouts, the event comprised a total of 6 miles of running, 5 miles of biking and 500 yards of swimming.
IRONMAN World Championship at Kona 2023: Full finishing order …
WEBOct 15, 2023 · The 2023 IRONMAN World Championship wrote more names into Kona folklore after an epic triathlon day on the Big Island of Hawaii.. It was Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay who finally scaled the summit after four second-place finishes, producing a brilliant all-round performance to lead for every second of the day. She would do it …
IRONMAN Cozumel 2023: Chevalier triumphs, Kienle bows out …
WEBNov 19, 2023 · France’s Leon Chevalier rounded off a successful season in style with a clear-cut victory at IRONMAN Cozumel, which became a duathlon after the swim – one of the fastest in full-distance racing – was cancelled because of choppy conditions.. The men’s race was also notable for the fact that it was the last in the career of former IRONMAN World Champion Sebastian Kienle (GER), who just ...
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