World Triathlon Championship Series London returns on 25-26 July 2026 with one of the best spectator experiences in the sport. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Royal Victoria Docks in east London, the course puts fans within metres of elite athletes at multiple points across all three disciplines. Here is everything you need to know…
In a sport where athletes typically choose their speciality early and stick to it, Vincent Luis has spent his entire career defined by one word: fast. As one of the most decorated short-course triathletes of his generation — double world champion, WTCS series winner, T100 champion — he has never needed to go long. Until…
European Triathlon’s biggest continental showdown takes place on 13-14 June 2026 in the sun-drenched city of Tarragona, Catalonia. The European Championship is a blue-riband event on the World Triathlon calendar — a standalone competition that crowns Europe’s best short-course athletes across individual Olympic distance and mixed relay formats. Why This Race Matters With the LA28…
Challenge Roth has long been considered the greatest long-course triathlon on earth. On 5 July 2026, it returns with one of the most compelling pro fields in recent memory — headlined by reigning Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt and, in the most anticipated debut of the season, WTCS superstar Vincent Luis. The Race Challenge Roth takes…
Race week has arrived for IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton — the first event of the 2026 IRONMAN England season. With race day falling on Sunday 7 June at Pennington Flash, Greater Manchester, here is everything you need for a smooth, well-prepared race day. The event sold out once again, reflecting its reputation as one of the…
Germany’s Wilhelm Hirsch and Argentina’s Romina Biagioli took the pro titles at IRONMAN Brazil 2026 in Florianópolis on 31 May. Hirsch held off Dutch debutant Youri Keulen by 1:00 to win in 7:32:21, while Biagioli edged Brazilian favourite Pâmella Oliveira by just 1:22 in 8:45:24. Men’s Race Hirsch led from a strong bike leg through…
Race photography has become a staple of the triathlon experience. Many athletes now plan their event weekend around capturing great images as much as chasing finishing times. But getting the best shots — whether from official photographers or your own supporters — requires a bit of planning. Here is how to get the most from…
A growing safety issue in warm-weather triathlon is causing unexpected injuries: athletes arriving in T1 or T2 barefoot are suffering burns, blisters, and skin damage from hot transition surfaces baking in the sun. In 2026, UK and international events have seen an uptick in post-race reports of painful sole blisters, and at least one US…
Racing in the sea adds a dimension to triathlon that no lake or reservoir can replicate — salt water to fight, currents to navigate, and scenery that reminds you why you signed up in the first place. The UK coastline is dotted with brilliant triathlons that use the sea as their centrepiece. Here are the…
You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal, and eaten roughly everything in sight. Now what? The week after your first triathlon is one of the most important training periods of all — even though it doesn’t look like training. Here’s how to recover properly so you come back stronger, not broken. The First 24…
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