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Lionel Sanders proves that shaving your legs and arms makes you faster
In a recent video documenting a wind tunnel session he did in Germany last month (see below), Lionel Sanders tested whether or not he would be faster if he shaved his arms and legs. Turns out it...
View ArticleAfter a close call getting her bike, triathlon star takes third straight...
Canadian Olympian and 70.3 silver medalist Paula Findlay just took her third-straight national time trial championship, despite not getting her bike until hours before the race. After a stressful two...
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After proving triathletes can ride with the best – Paula Findlay’s big...
Edmonton native Paula Findlay was initially attracted to give the Canadian National Time Trial Championships a go when she learned they would be held in her hometown in 2022. The 2012 Olympian has long...
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What did we learn from the Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant Pro Panel?
Tomorrow’s Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant race, the ninth race in the Ironman Pro Series, has attracted yet another large pro field. Eight of those pros were on stage next to the finish line this...
View ArticleLionel Sanders bounces back from broken rib with another huge win at Ironman...
The day will be remembered because of the torrential rain that didn’t relent for the entirity of the pro race (things eased off a bit later in the day for the age group competitors), but today’s...
View ArticlePaula Findlay completes magical Quebec weekend with dominant win at Ironman...
Despite a stressful week that saw her spend three days on the phone trying to track down her bike, Paula Findlay managed to complete an impressive double here in Quebec – on Friday she won her third...
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Did anyone see the ark? Photos from a rainy Ironman Pro Series race in...
To say that it was raining at today’s Ironman Pro Series race in Mont-Tremblant would certainly be an understatement. From the time athletes were setting up their transitions until well after the race...
View ArticleLucy Charles-Barclay confirms dual-goals of T100 and Ironman world...
After the shock announcement that she would compete at the Ironman World Championship in Nice this September, reigning Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles Barclay appeared to be changing course...
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Despite two big 70.3 wins, Lionel Sanders is “still afraid to go to the Ironman”
It’s been a whirlwind year for Lionel Sanders, who proved that he was returning to top form with a big win at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside in April. Shortly after that, though, Sanders announced that he’d...
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“Perfect storm” leads to broadcast headaches as Ironman fans lash out over...
While athletes, spectators, officials and the race crew were dealing with the torrential rain that slammed the region for Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant race, the conditions were setting up the...
View ArticleBeth Potter’s unique journey from elite runner to Olympic favourite
She won last year’s Test Event, She’s the reigning world champion. Despite having only got into the sport after competing at the 2016 Olympics as a runner, Great Britain’s Beth Potter has surged to the...
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Asics updates the versatile (and popular) Superblast “super trainer”
Since it was launched last year, many triathletes and runners have been raving about the Asics Superblast (including us – we loved the shoe we dubbed the first of the “Super Trainers.”). It feels very...
View ArticleTri Tip: How to put on a wetsuit
It can be one of the most challenging and stressful parts of race morning. Putting your wetsuit on doesn’t need to be an ordeal, though. While it can be time consuming, done the right way it can be...
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Paralympic triathlon qualifying rounds up with a bang in Montreal
With two months to go before the Paralympic triathlon races in Paris, the final World Triathlon Para Series event took place in Montreal, serving as a last chance for some athletes to earn their spot...
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Inspiration is just part of the story. Competing for a medal in Paris is another
In 2018, Leanne Taylor went over the handlebars while riding her mountain bike. She broke her back at the 11th thoracic vertebrae and became a paraplegic. “I was 25 when I sustained a spinal cord...
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Are these sunglasses too weird even for triathletes?
We’ve seen lots of crazy aero helmets appear on the heads of cyclists looking for the slightest edge over the years. Lionel Sanders recently proved that shaving your legs will make you faster, too....
View ArticleChallenge Roth race director: “Hopefully Ironman can get back on its feet”
Challenge Roth race director Felix Walchshöfer is gearing up for the 40th anniversary event in Roth this weekend and looking forward to yet another record-setting weekend. While the field size has been...
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Transition like a pro with these simple tips
If you’re watching an elite triathlete cruise through T1 or T2, you better not blink because they take mere seconds – especially at the Olympics. These days that holds true for the pros in everything...
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Roth qualifying arrives in Canada – check out the new Challenge races in Quebec
This weekend Challenge Roth celebrates the 40th anniversary of triathlon racing in the small Bavarian town. The race is so popular registration fills in 90 seconds. This summer athletes will have a...
View ArticleNew British Triathlon insurance rules block international athletes from...
Even though he lives in Canada, Paul Weston still has a British passport, but that has been of little help as he tries to get himself organized to race at Ironman 70.3 Weymouth later this year. In June...
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