Former elite athletes live longer than their brothers
The study examined 900 former elite athletes and their brothers, and found, on average, former elite athletes survive 2-3 years longer than their brothers. In addition, their self-rated health and health-related habits are better in comparison to their brothers at an older age. Advertisement Titta Kontro from the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at…
Schoeman faces investigation after allegations emerge he failed a doping test
In a statement the ITU said: Advertisement “ITU has been informed of allegations involving Henri Schoeman and an adverse analytical finding that would have occurred during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. ITU has promptly launched an investigation into the matter. ITU has been in touch with the Athlete, who is fully cooperating providing information. It should…
Challenge Roth doubles it prize purse to largest in Europe
The inaugural Collins Cup, to be hosted by DATEV Challenge Roth, will move to 2019, and as part of this arrangement, the PTO and DATEV Challenge Roth have agreed to increase the prize purse for DATEV Challenge Roth 2018 to $200,000, the largest purse in Europe. Advertisement CEO of DATEV Challenge Roth, Felix Walchshöfer, said:…
Schoeman did not violate anti-doping rules at Olympics say ITU
Following the news last week that the ITU were investigating the Olympic bronze medallist Henri Schoeman after allegations emerged he had tested positive for a banned substance at the Olympics in Rio, the IU have released this latest statement. Advertisement Following the investigation opened by ITU and the IOC over the publication on some media outlets…
Roth reveals new run course
The new 2018 course will combine elements of the old, traditional course with the new course introduced in 2017, and is now just one-lap with only 160 metres of elevation, instead of the 330 metres in 2017. Will this see a return to fast times and another long-course record attempt from Daniela Ryf? Advertisement Büchenbach…
Alistair Brownlee to race Ironman 70.3 Dubai
Olympic champ Alistair Brownlee has announced he is kicking off his season by racing Ironman Dubai 70.3 this Friday. Last year Ali marked his move to Ironman 70.3 racing by winning the Ironman 70.3 North American Pro Championship in St. George in dominating style and qualified for the70.3 worlds. Advertisement Unfortunately surgery on his hip meant…
Entries open for Beijing International Tri
Registration is now open for the seventh annual Beijing International Triathlon, set to take place on Sunday 23 September at the Garden Expo Park in the Fengtai District of Beijing, China’s capital. Advertisement Last year’s 2,000 race slots for the Olympic- and sprint-distance races sold out within a week. To register, visit www.BeijingInternationalTriathlon.com. The 2017 champions, Henri…
Ali Brownlee wins Ironman 70.3 in dominating style
He’s back! Ali Brownlee from Great Britain has put last year’s hip problems behind him and has set down his intent for the season with a masterclass at Ironman 70.3 Dubai today. Advertisement In 2016, he hinted at what he was capable of with two wins at middle-distance racing (including an emphatic win at 70.3…
Don’t miss 220’s exclusive HUUB competition at Triathlon Show: London
From February 23 – 25, the UK’s largest triathlon show, Triathlon Show: London will return to London’s ExCeL for 2018. The show caters for swimmers, cyclists, runners and triathletes with 100’s of exhibitors, whilst providing visitors the opportunity to take part in swim coaching sessions, to test the latest bikes or to take part in…
Zwift to host National Championships on February 24
Are you a Zwifter? Do you want to become a Zwift national champion? Zwift are to host the first Zwift Nationals Championships event on Saturday February 24, 2018, when Zwifters from the top 15 nations worldwide will compete to earn the right to wear their national jersey in Zwift for a year. Advertisement Each national…