A primary school in south-east London plans to become one of the first in the country to run its own triathlon this July, in memory of a GB age-grouper whose children attend the school. Advertisement Warren Road Primary School in Orpington will be holding a short triathlon on 4 July, involving a 40m swim in…
Month: May 2021
Raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation at London Tri
For many, signing up for their first triathlon is a big decision. It wasn’t for first-time triathlete Matt. Advertisement Heart problems run in Matt’s family and after his Grandmother survived a heart attack, he knew he had to step up to the start line and face the challenge. >>> London Triathlon 2014 – pick of…
Island House Invitational Triathlon pulls world’s best triathletes to Bahamas
A unique new two-day event will be held on a private island in the Bahamas this November, called the Island House Invitational Triathlon and counting 20 of the world’s best athletes including reigning ITU champ Gwen Jorgensen. Advertisement Race directors and pro triathletes Luke McKenzie and Beth Gerdes are promising a $500,000 prize purse, to…
British paratriathletes take on world’s best in Madrid this Sunday
Four of Britain’s top paratriathletes will be racing at the third World Paratriathlon Event of 2015 in Madrid this Sunday (10 May), where they’ll face stiff competition from some of the world’s best. Advertisement >>> Dates confirmed for 2015 World Paratriathlon Events Joe Townsend goes in the Men’s PT1 race (category definitions below) to open his…
May Day Triathlon 2015 race report
Kings’ School in Winchester hosted the annual May Day Triathlon last Sunday (1 May), with plenty of children joining in on the Bank Holiday fun. Advertisement The event consisted of three categories: Novice, Sprint as well as a children’s triathlon, which was open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 15. The…
Tallington Lakes Triathlon coming to South Lincolnshire this summer
Hundreds of triathletes are expected for the first Tallington Lakes Triathlon in South Lincolnshire this summer, taking place near Stamford on Sunday 5 July 2015. Advertisement An open-water event, the organisers say a spring-fed lake guarantees beautifully clear, warm water for first timers finding their comfort zone or seasoned triathletes hunting their new personal best…
Brownlee Tri 2015 routes revealed
This year’s Brownlee Tri will feature a pontoon swim start for the first time, as well as an new run route, the organisers have confirmed. Advertisement >>> Gallery: Brownlee Tri North 2014 The pontoon will take swimmers out to the deep water for the start of the Brownlee Tri and also provide a ramp to…
Kent schoolkids head to Hever Castle for triathlon roadshow
Hundreds of Kent primary schoolchildren will be taking part in a triathlon roadshow at Hever Castle this summer, involving a day of training and culture organised by the hosts of the Castle Triathlon Series. Advertisement Eights schools will be taking part on 8 July by inviting 400 kids aged 8-11 to the roadshow, described as…
British University, College and Schools Sprint Triathlon Championships 2015 report
Hundreds of entrants battled monsoon-like conditions at the British University, College and Schools Sprint Championships last weekend, with Cardiff Metropolitan Uni students Sam Wade and Zoe Thomas eventually taking individual honours. Advertisement The morning’s racing started with glorious sunshine at St Mary’s Sports Centre in Calne, Wiltshire; unfortunately this proved to be the calm before…
Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid take paratriathlon bronze in Madrid
British paratriathletes Andy Lewis and Melissa Reid both picked up bronze medals at the Madrid ITU World Paratriathlon Event yesterday (Sunday 10 May), while teammate Joe Townsend just missed out by finishing fourth. Advertisement Lewis, who is a single leg amputee, had arguably the best race of his career in the PT2 classification (definitions below)….