World Athletics amend competition shoe rule
Run shoe technology has improved considerably over the last decade and the new technology has caused much debate on fairness in competitive running. Tim Heming even took the subject up in this month’s 220. Advertisement To clarify the situation before Tokyo and ensure all athletes have a level paying field, World Athletics have now announced…
Escape from Alcatraz adds an aquathlon
The 40th edition of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon has added an aquathlon event for the first time in its history for 2020. Advertisement The swim/run Escape Aquathlon event will be held on Saturday 6 June at 7am, the day before the legendary Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco, California. Similar to the triathlon’s genuinely-iconic start,…
Ironman UK reveal new bike course
This year’s route takes athletes through the northern countryside, starting with a point-to-point from Pennington Flash to Bolton for the first few miles. This will then become a 3-lap bike course with a 650 feet reduction in climbing. Advertisement There will be a few technical descents through Edgworth, Turton and Chapeltown at the north end of…
PTO announce $2 million Annual Bonus Programme
A $2,000,000 Annual Bonus Programme has been set up by the Professional Triathletes Organisation for their top 100 ranked athletes. Advertisement The bonus amounts range from $100,000 for the PTO World No. 1 male and female athletes, to $10,000 for the PTO World No. 20 male and female athletes. In addition, male and female athletes…
Chrissie Wellington to host running camp in Croatia
Four time Ironman world champ Chrissie Wellington will host the Luxury Sports Break’s October running camp on the Croatian island of Brač. Advertisement Held from 18th to 24th October guests can explore the wonderful range of unspoilt and remote trails and tracks the island has to offer while also working on performance-related aspects, such as technique, and…
Coronavirus outbreak causes WTS Abu Dhabi 2020 to be postponed
The event was due to take place next week March 5 – 7 in Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi, where some cases have been reported in the last few days. Advertisement Although the Abu Dhabi authorities are working on measures for the safety of all the athletes, coaches and officials participating in the event, due to…
How often have the Olympics been cancelled?
With the worldwide spread of coronavirus causing many sports events to be cancelled or postponed – from Paris half-marathon to WTS Abu Dhabi, not to mention large events like Geneva Motor Show – it is unsurprising that rumours are flying about the 2020 Olympics. Advertisement While a final decision about the Tokyo Olympics is probably a…
BBC Radio 2 presenters to do 3 back-to-back triathlons for Sport Relief
The triathlon challenge will see the trio take on freezing cold open water swims, punishing cycle routes and energy sapping runs in three different UK cities, across three nations, in just three days. Advertisement The money raised will help tackle issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health stigma and child poverty. Each competitor has…
André Greipel to headline The London Bike Show & Triathlon Show
The UK’s largest cycling and triathlon exhibition, has announced that 22-time Grand Tour stage winner André Greipel will be attending the event, courtesy of Factor Bikes. Advertisement Greipel, one of the most prolific sprinters of the modern era boasting more than 150 career victories including 11 Tour de France stage wins, will meet and greet…
London Bike Show & Triathlon Show: London to be postponed until July
Newtimber Media, the organisers of the show, have released this statement: Advertisement “Sadly, it is with great regret that Newtimber Media have to announce today that the London Bike Show and Triathlon Show: London will be postponed until 3-5 July 2020 following the escalation of COVID-19 Coronavirus across Europe and the UK. “The coronavirus outbreak…