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The Challenge Family announces first Half-Iron Distance Race in North America
The Challenge Family has announced it will be expanding its reach into the North American market in taking over the St Andrews by the sea Long Course Triathlon – which takes place this weekend – race in St Andrews, New Brunswick in 2014. Challenge now joins Ironman, Rev3, HITS and
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Ironman Frankfurt – Friday 5 July – Jacobs, Kienle and Vanhoenacker
An overcast but warm day had greeted everyone in Frankfurt. One of the official race hotels, the Intercontinental by the river here in Frankfurt is buzzing with the world's top triathlete's and some seriously fit looking age groupers. Seen in the hotel lobby today looking very relaxed we
The Challenge Family announces first Half-Iron Distance Race in North America
The Challenge Family has announced it will be expanding its reach into the North American market in taking over the St Andrews by the sea Long Course Triathlon – which takes place this weekend – race in St Andrews, New Brunswick in 2014. Challenge now joins Ironman, Rev3, HITS and
ITU World Triathlon Series hits Kitzbhel this weekend
It's set to be one of the most unique races in the history of the ITU World Triathlon Series, that's before even factoring in the stellar start lists in Kitzbühel this weekend. Instead of the usual Olympic distance format of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run, this year's race i
Ironwoman Catriona Morrison back from injury and heading to Ironman Norway 70.3
Catriona Morrison, better known as Cat, is a Scottish born triathlete with more than her fair share of victories on the professional long course triathlon circuit. Cat had a brilliant 2011 season, opening with third place at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, followed by victories at Ironman Tex
Chris McCormack confirms he has removed Copenhagen from his 2013 race plans
4 JULY 2013 – Four times world champion, Chris McCormack, today confirmed he will no longer race in Copenhagen in August in response to WTC's purchase of Challenge Copenhagen and Challenge Aarhus organising company, YWC Sports. “The Challenge Copenhagen race was a key event on my 2013
Brothers Tim and Pete Jacobs set to take on the world
July will be an action packed month for the Jacobs family this year with siblings Tim and Pete Jacobs set to take on the world in their individual sports. The Jacobs brothers, both born and bred on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, have endurance accomplishments only most can dream of. Tim Jacobs, cur
World Ironman Champ Pete Jacobs leads Aussie assault at Ironman Frankfurt
Ironman Frankfurt, the European Ironman Championship, takes place this forthcoming weekend in Frankfurt-Sparkasse, Germany. The second of three regional Ironman championships and one of Europe's biggest Iron-distance events, Frankfurt will offer 4000 KPR points for the victor and a total price
Checking in with Chris Kemp ahead of Ironman Frankfurt
Professional triathlete Chris Kemp, 32, from Port Macquarie on the NSW Coast, will be toeing the line at Ironman Frankfurt this Sunday in his first Iron-distance race. After a number of years struggling with injuries, Chris is coming off a fantastic Australian season which included wins at the Ironm
On the road with Australian Triathlete Natalie Van Coevorden
I am sure as you read the heading, The Sound of Music’s lyrics “My favourite things” started playing in your head. I am sorry if it is now stuck in your head the whole day. Mine don’t include "Raindrops on roses and Whiskers on Kittens, Bright Copper Kettle and Warm Woolen Mittens” but June in
Challenge Family terminates Challenge Copenhagen and Aarhus race contracts
Challenge Family today announced the termination of its contract with YWC Sports and the Challenge Copenhagen and Challenge Aarhus races, effective immediately. The sale by the directors of YWC to the World Triathlon Corporation is understood to put them in breach of a contract that still had two mo