What are the easiest races to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in...
With the recent announcement that the Ironman World Championship will feature two days of racing again in 2023, with one day dedicated specifically to women’s racing, the 2023 Ironman World...
View ArticleTaylor Knibb out of Collins Cup
The big star for Team USA at last year’s Collins Cup, Taylor Knibb, won’t be in the starting line up this year. According to a release from the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), Knibb “is...
View ArticleIronman “drops” Subaru as title sponsor of Canadian Ironman events
Despite a partnership of more than 25 years, Ironman has “dropped” Subaru after signing a new Global deal with Vietnamese company VinFast. Its partnership with Subaru was one of the longest running...
View ArticleCanada’s Top 10 Triathlon Towns
With Covid planted firmly in our collective rear-view mirror, Canadian triathletes are now looking through the windshield and at an exciting horizon that features travelling, training and racing. And,...
View ArticleShould you run on the treadmill in the summer?
Whether you love or hate it, the treadmill is a practical training device during Canadian winters, but should you still be using the treadmill in the summer? And does it have the same benefit as...
View ArticleFrodeno undergoes second surgery on hip
With a few days to go before the Collins Cup, the man who had the fastest race of the day at last year’s event, Jan Frodeno remains in hospital as he undergoes a series of surgeries to overcome issues...
View ArticleWhy don’t we care about the Aquathlon World Championships? (And why we should!)
Considering the event is very accessible since participants don’t need to own a bike, one would think that Aquathlon – a swim followed by a run – would be a popular multisport option. And, despite the...
View ArticleDevay and Kaiser take World Triathlon Aquathlon Championships Samorin
We couldn’t very well write a story about why we should care about the World Aquathlon Championships and then not cover the race, right? Today’s World Triathlon Aquathlon Championships Samorin was the...
View ArticleVideo: Mackinnon and Shepley tell you everything you need to know about the...
This weekend’s Collins Cup promises to be one of the most exciting triathlon events of 2022, with 36 of the sport’s top athletes competing in a “Ryder Cup” style competition that pits Europe against...
View ArticleThey said it: Quotes from the Team Match ups at the Collins Cup
It is the flagship event of the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), featuring 36 of the world’s top triathletes. Yesterday’s match selections included some interviews with the athletes –...
View ArticleLa Collins Cup 2022: Prédictions
Ce Samedi aura lieu la tant attendue Collins Cup à Samourin en Slovaquie. Le format de cette compétition est plutôt inusité. Les meilleurs triathlètes au monde sont divisés dans trois équipes soit...
View ArticleJackson Laundry takes on Gustav Iden at the Collins Cup
Canada’s Jackson Laundry won his match at last year’s Collins Cup, but he’ll have his hands full to earn those points for Team International tomorrow as he faces arguably the best half-distance athlete...
View ArticleHow to watch the Collins Cup
It is the flagship event of the Professional Triathletes Organisation – an event modelled on golf’s Ryder Cup that features three teams – Europe, USA and International – compete in 12 matches. Each...
View ArticleSam Long reaches his breaking point – emotional speech at Collins Cup press...
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has long tried to push an almost “combative” atmosphere around its events and athletes, but that approach might have backfired a bit at this year’s...
View ArticleTeam Europe Dominates PTO Collins Cup
The second edition of the PTO Collins Cup saw 36 of the world’s best triathletes battle out in match format in Šamorín, Slovakia. Defending their title and improving their performance from last year,...
View ArticleFindlay and Sanders Win Their Matches at PTO Collins Cup
The second edition of the PTO Collins Cup had the best of triathlon on show. Thirty-six athletes representing Team Europe, Team USA and Team International competed in groups of three across 12 matches...
View ArticleAlistair Brownlee nails his Kona slot with the win at Ironman Kalmar
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee has had a tough season this year, getting sick just before the world championship in St. George, then having to pull out of the Sub7 Project due to a...
View ArticleShe’s back! Lucy Charles-Barclay storms to the World Long-Distance title
If there were any question about how long it might take Lucy Charles-Barclay to get back to race fitness, those were dispelled today at the World Triathlon Long Distance Championships Samorin as the...
View ArticleChartier and Chura take Ironman Mont-Tremblant wins
After 1,450 metres of climbing and a 4:27:22 bike split followed by what looked like a perfectly executed marathon run, it was the step onto the podium that nearly did in Collin Chartier at Ironman...
View ArticleFor Beals and Annett, a podium finish is still a heartbreak
Everything about Cody Beals emanates grace and good sportsmanship. Yet the two-time Ironman Mont Tremblant champion didn’t try to contain his disappointment Sunday with his third-place finish. At...
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