Let’s play in my backyard: Fans want Jan Frodeno to take on Lionel Sanders
Last week we reported on Lionel Sanders’ invitation to Jan Frodeno for a race. After Frodeno asked, in a post on Instagram, for fans to come up with a fitness challenge, Sanders offered to pay...
View ArticleKretz’s three-continent, four-country tour nails Canada a second Olympic spot
The proud coach posted the checklist on Facebook: four races in five weeks, including three Olympic-distances. Three continents, four-countries. Two World Triathlon Championship Series races including...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hard work pays off for Mislawchuk and team heading into Olympics
After a tough return to racing at the World Triathlon Cup Lisbon where he flatted, Winnipeg’s Tyler Mislawchuk showed he’s in Olympic form with an impressive win at the World Triathlon Cup Huatulco,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Katie Zaferes and Kevin McDowell named to US Olympic team
It’s a surprise that absolutely isn’t – USA Triathlon has just announced the three women and two men who will represent them at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo next month, including the two members...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Finisher medal not special enough to commemorate your Ironman? You can now...
Remember the good ol’ days when the Timex Ironman watch was the hottest sportswatch on the planet, worn by presidents and on display at the Smithsonian? And you could own one for $50 (or less)? While...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Jan vs Lionel showdown – is it for real? The case for and against
They even called it the “rumour ride.” Earlier this week we reported on the back and forth between Jan Frodeno and Lionel Sanders over a challenge between the two. It all started with an Instagram post...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It’s on – Sanders and Frodeno to compete in Zwift Tri Battle Royale
Yesterday we weren’t sure if it really would happen, but this morning we woke to the news that it actually is official – Jan Frodeno and Lionel Sanders will compete in a “head-to-head showdown in an in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Laundry takes third in Des Moines as Lawrence enjoys wire-to-wire victory in...
Storms forced both delays and a shortening of the bike course (to 43.5 km) at Ironman 70.3 Des Moines today, where Canadian Jackson Laundry managed to run his way to the podium. American Jason West...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Daniel returns to racing with impressive win at World Triathlon Para Cup A...
After 21 months, Canadian Paralympic silver medalist Stefan Daniel returned to racing in style at A Coruna, Spain, taking the World Triathlon Para Cup event in 59:48. The Calgarian wasn’t the only...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ironman events in Mont-Tremblant “cannot happen in 2021”– no options to defer...
There won’t be any Ironman events in Mont-Tremblant this year and athletes won’t be able to defer their entries to 2022. Ironman announced today that the Ironman and the Ironman 70.3 events in...
View ArticleRio gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen 9th at US Olympic Track Trials
It was both an impressive performance and the sign of a true champion – after taking ninth in the 5,000 m at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials, 2016 Olympic triathlon gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen’s...
View ArticleVideo: Daniela Ryf’s journey to the top of the sport
With four Ironman World Championship titles and five Ironman 70.3 World championship wins on her resume (not to mention a U23 world title and a raft of other big wins), there is no doubt that Danieal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Les nouvelles dans le monde du triathlon: Frodeno vs Sanders, Jorgensen 9ième...
Gwen Jorgensen termine 9ième de la qualification Olympique au 5000 m La championne des Jeux Olympique de Rio en 2016 avait annoncé après les JOs qu’elle prenait sa retraite du triathlon pour se...
View ArticlePremature celebration leads to athlete losing race in Spain
You know why coaches always tell athletes to run right through the finish, even in training? It’s to get you into the habit of getting through the line without having anyone sneak by you in the last...
View ArticleSanders headlines return of Ironman Coeur d’Alene
The picturesque city of Couer d’Alene, Idaho, hasn’t hosted a full-distance race since 2017, but Ironman racing is returning to the city just outside of Spokane, Wash. with a bang this weekend. There...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2021 Barrelman Triathlon cancelled
While vaccination rates have been soaring and Ontario moves to Level 2 of its four-stage opening plan, things still aren’t running full-steam ahead when it comes to triathlon events. Today the...
View ArticleMatt Sharpe’s statement about suspension of Triathlon Canada coach cites...
On Friday Triathlon Canada posted a news story on its website titled “Triathlon Canada Safesport Update.” The story was to “inform the Canadian triathlon community about the outcome of a recent...
View ArticleCharles-Barclay dominates 70.3 European Championship Elsinor
So much for the expected “close” race between Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay and 2016 Ironman 70.3 world champion Holly Lawrence – in the end the three-time Kona runner up blasted away from the...
View ArticleSpirig rounds into Olympic form with huge win at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
It was a day of “statement wins” in Europe today as 2012 Olympic gold medalist Nicola Spirig (SUI) prepared for another Olympic run with a dominating display at the European Middle-Distance...
View ArticleLong takes Ironman Coeur d’Alene while Jason Pohl takes fourth as top Canadian
The return of full-distance racing to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho featured another heat-fest, with temperatures of almost 39 C turning the race into a suffer-fest, especially for pre-race favourite Lionel...
View Article