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Michael Raelert and Helle Frederiksen 2014 Challenge Bahrain champions
RAELERT, FREDERIKSEN REIGN IN BAHRAIN 6 December, 2014 (Bahrain, UAE) Germany's Michael Raelert returned to the winners' circle today in commanding style to claim the world's richest half-Iron distance prize purse and title of Challenge Bahrain champion. While Denmark's Helle
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Ironman 70.3 Taupo joins the Asia Pacific race calendar
IRONMAN Asia Pacific has today announced key changes to its annual calendar of endurance events in the New Zealand market. The Taupo Half triathlon will next year be rebranded as IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo, joining the IRONMAN Asia Pacific group in December 2015, it was announced today. The announcement coi
Michael Raelert and Helle Frederiksen 2014 Challenge Bahrain champions
RAELERT, FREDERIKSEN REIGN IN BAHRAIN 6 December, 2014 (Bahrain, UAE) Germany's Michael Raelert returned to the winners' circle today in commanding style to claim the world's richest half-Iron distance prize purse and title of Challenge Bahrain champion. While Denmark's Helle
Challenge Family announces $1million prize purse as part of Triple Crown series
The record-breaking Challenge Bahrain wrapped today with an announcement that has set the benchmark in global endurances sport. At the Challenge Bahrain Awards Ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa announced plans for the Challenge Triple Crown, a series of three half-distance tr
Huskisson Long Course Triathlon celebrates 10 years with $20,000 prize purse plus $10,000 bonus option
2015 will see the Husky Long Course event in its 10th year and will see an increased prize purse to $20,000 plus a $10,000 bonus to break the Men's and Women's Record. From a humble 348 competitors in 2006 to 6000 in 2014, the team from Elite Energy are planning the biggest and best ever
Joshua Amberger and Anje Beranek win Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney
It was a case of "catch me if you can" in both the men's and women's races at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney won emphatically by Josh Amberger (AUS) and Anja Beranek (GER) respectively at Penrith today. Australian Amberger produced his third straight wire-to-wire v
Countdown to Challenge Bahrain one week to go!
The countdown to the sell-out Challenge Bahrain is underway with the world's greatest triathletes, along with over 1,000 age groupers, preparing to make their way to the Kingdom of Bahrain to create triathlon history. On 6 December a formidable start list, featuring current and previous worldHot temperatures expected at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney
(Penrith, Australia) – Red-hot competition is set to add to the warm temperatures in the Western Sydney region at Sunday's inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Sunday is shaping up to be a hot day of racing. Athletes will need to make sure they are hydrating well for the few days befor
Aerodynamic Wheel Pioneer, Founder of HED Cycling Steve Hed Dies
Steve Hed, innovator of aerodynamic wheels and founder of HED Cycling, passed away this morning in St Paul, Minnesota. Steve was 59 years old. Steve was found unconscious a week ago outside the HED Cycling factory in Shoreview, Minnesota. Steve had remained hospitalised over the past week, although
Stars Line up for Challenge Laguna Phuket Triathlon
This year’s Challenge Laguna Phuket will see world champions compete for a slice of the race’s 25,000 Euro prize purse. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, the iconic multi-sports weeklong event “Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest” has already kicked off with the 21st Laguna Phuket Triathlon taking place at the weekend, and with the flagship Challenge Laguna Phuket event taking place on 30 November. The unique enduring appeal of Laguna Phuket Triathlon, comprising 1.8km swim,
Bondi Beach to host inaugural Splash N’ Dash
On Saturday November 22, 2014 the iconic sands of Australia's most famous beach will play host to the inaugural Bondi Splash n' Dash to raise funds for Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS). The brainchild of local boy and one of the stars of the hit TV show Bondi Lifeguards, Andrew
Brent McMahon smashes Ironman Arizona on Debut. Meredith Kessler goes Sub Nine hours
Brent McMahon (CAN) displayed poise and determination in his IRONMAN triathlon debut while Meredith Kessler (USA) was unmatched as both earned victories at the 2014 IRONMAN Arizona presented by Waste Management. McMahon broke the course record with a finish time of 7:55:34 and Kessler crossed the finish line in 8:50:00 to earn her first IRONMAN Arizona win. Men’s Race Beginning his IRONMAN triathlon debut, Brent McMahon came out of the swim with David Khan (USA) about 50 seconds ahead of a gr