The Race Starts Saturday IRONMAN Lanzarote returns for its 34th edition on Saturday 23 May, and the pro field assembled for this year’s race may be the strongest in the event’s history. Three days out, the build-up has centred on one rivalry: 2023 Kona champion Sam Laidlow versus three-time Kona champion Patrick Lange, going head-to-head…
Race Week Arrives in Sardinia The 2026 WTCS season heads to Alghero, Sardinia on 30 May for what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive short-course races of the year. With LA28 Olympic qualification points up for grabs, the start lists are stacked — and with Hayden Wilde finally joining the men’s…
Triathlon is a self-policed sport in many ways. Knowing the rules and unwritten codes of conduct makes races safer, fairer, and more enjoyable for everyone on the course. Whether you’re lining up for your first sprint or your tenth 70.3, here’s the essential race etiquette guide every triathlete should know heading into 2026. Swim Etiquette…
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns on 6–7 June 2026, bringing thousands of athletes to the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Operated by Supertri, it is widely regarded as the UK’s biggest and most iconic triathlon event. Whether you’re racing, spectating, or planning for next year, here’s everything you need to know. Race…
A proper pre-race warm-up can be the difference between a flat first 10 minutes and one where you’re racing from the gun. Most triathletes under-warm up — they arrive, rack their bike, and line up for the swim start without ever priming their cardiovascular system. Here’s how to build a race-day warm-up routine that works…
Jeremy MacLean produced a debut to remember at IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga on 17 May, taking the men’s title in 3:45:37 — just 10 seconds clear of Ari Klau. In the women’s race, Grace Alexander successfully defended her crown in 4:16:42, with Paula Findlay and Jackie Hering completing the podium. Men’s Race MacLean — just 21…
The inaugural IRONMAN Jacksonville 2026 made history on Saturday 16 May, as nearly 2,000 athletes competed in Florida’s first ever full-distance IRONMAN race. Held along the banks of the St. Johns River, the debut event drew a strong amateur field and produced two memorable champions on a flat, fast course well suited to strong all-round…
Who Is Tilda Månsson? Tilda Månsson became a household name in triathlon on 16 May 2026 when she sprinted past defending World Champion Beth Potter to win at WTCS Yokohama — the biggest result of her career, achieved the day after her 22nd birthday. The Swedish athlete had been climbing through the ranks of elite…
World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) The WTCS is the sport’s elite short-course circuit, running from May to September with ten rounds counting towards the world title. World Triathlon broadcasts all races live and free on the World Triathlon YouTube channel and via worldtriathlon.org. Coverage typically begins 30 minutes before the elite start, with full English-language…
Matt Hauser and Tilda Månsson delivered the headline performances at the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama on 16 May. Australia’s defending WTCS champion Hauser powered to a commanding men’s victory, while Sweden’s Månsson upset the pre-race favourites with a stunning sprint finish in the women’s race. Men’s Race Hauser executed a tactical masterclass to…
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