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Challenge Confirm 20 metre No Drafting Rule For The Championship 2018
Following confusion and growing unrest amongst the triathlon community regarding fairness at major events, CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced today that the popular 20 metre no drafting rule will be implemented at THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018. Due to take place in Samorin, Slovakia at the x-bionic® sphere next J
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Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship: Former National Rower Takes on Western Sydney
Having competed at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) for more than a decade, former national rowing representative Rhiannon Hughes has a special relationship with the Penrith complex and she is hoping her “local knowledge” will come in handy when she competes at the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pa
Challenge Confirm 20 metre No Drafting Rule For The Championship 2018
Following confusion and growing unrest amongst the triathlon community regarding fairness at major events, CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced today that the popular 20 metre no drafting rule will be implemented at THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018. Due to take place in Samorin, Slovakia at the x-bionic® sphere next J
Triathlon Australia Unveil 2018 Commonwealth Games Team
A new look Australian Commonwealth Games triathlon team has been unveiled on the Gold Coast today – heralding an exciting era for the sport that made its Games debut in Manchester in 2002. Joining automatic nominations Jake Birtwhistle (Tasmania), Ashleigh Gentle (Queensland) and Charlotte McShane (
Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific: Newcastle’s Dynamic Duo Fired Up for Western Sydney
When John Domandl and Paul McGlynn cross the finish line at IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship, Western Sydney it will mark another exciting chapter of this remarkable triathlon team. The pair of Domandl and McGlynn made history in 2016 becoming the first visually impaired athlete and guide to b
New Base Workout From The Sufferfest
The Sufferfest, a comprehensive training app for cyclists and triathletes, today announced the release of its latest workout, Who Dares. Adding to their extensive library of 43 structured cycling workouts across nine categories, the new session features exclusive footage from the Union Cycliste Inte
XTERRA Sports Unlimited, LLC acquires Hawaii-based TEAM Unlimited, LLC
XTERRA Sports Unlimited, LLC (XSU) today announced the acquisition of TEAM Unlimited, LLC, the Hawaii-based television, events, and marketing company that brought off-road triathlon and trail running to the world under the brand name XTERRA. The transaction represents a strategic decision to extend
Review: Suunto Spartan Trainer HR Multi-Sport Watch, A Tidy Watch at a Tidy Price
I have to admit I’m an absolute Garmin addict. I think I have purchased and reviewed every watch since my Triathlon career started, so objectivity of a review aside, I went into the review slightly bias. However having used the Suunto Spartan for the last few weeks, my loyalty has begun to waver and
Challenge Family Provided Professional Athletes With €140.000 End-of-season Bonus
Ten athletes got to share the lucrative prize pot and have given a thumbs up to the bonus system. It's the end of our European CHALLENGEFAMILY season and with that comes the sharing of the pro athlete bonus of €140.000 in total. The best five male and best five female pro athletes received €25
Gina Crawford to Return to Elite Sport in 2018
Challenge Wanaka on 17 February 2018 marks the return of one of New Zealand’s most successful triathletes to professional racing. Gina Crawford is preparing to return to the world of elite sport at Challenge Wanaka on 17 February 2018 following the birth of her second child. She will join other top-
Can Fit Athletes Really be Unhealthy? No Pain, No Gain
While fitness measures an individual's ability to perform a specific task, health denotes overall well-being; many athletes may be fit, but not necessarily healthy due to modern training and dietary habits.
Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific: Defending Champ Luxford Heads Up Strong Field At Western Sydney
Fresh from a top ten finish at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Annabel Luxford is looking to finish off 2017 on a high by adding the prestigious Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Champions title to her collection. The Sydney International Regatta Centre course in Penrith has been a happy hunting gro