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Super League Triathlon partners with Zwift for first Arena Games
Super League and Zwift are bringing triathlon back with the first major professional race of 2020 and a trailblazing new concept. In a first for the sport, the SLT Arena Games will be an amalgamation of in real life and virtual racing and provide an immersive viewing experience that allows fans to g
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Triathlon Australia welcomes paratriathlon boost
Paratriathlon was one of seven Paralympic sports to receive an increase in funding, alongside archery, men’s wheelchair basketball, boccia, wheelchair rugby, shooting and canoeing. The paratriathlon program will receive $182,868 in additional funding which will be utilised to refine performance stra
Super League Triathlon partners with Zwift for first Arena Games
Super League and Zwift are bringing triathlon back with the first major professional race of 2020 and a trailblazing new concept. In a first for the sport, the SLT Arena Games will be an amalgamation of in real life and virtual racing and provide an immersive viewing experience that allows fans to g
Miles Stewart honoured in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Originally a speedskater from Wollongong, NSW he rose to the highest echelon in triathlon during his career. Miles had an extremely successful career as an elite athlete in the sport of triathlon, achieving three World Championship medals, numerous ITU World Cup wins and a Commonwealth Games silver
Sam Long Victorious During The Men’s Ironman VR2 Pro Challenge
Four professional men capped off the second edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge by taking to the virtual bike course and going head-to-head in a 5150® Olympic distance race simulation. It was American Sam Long taking the top spot on the podium in a closely contested race. Utilizing Offi
The Championship postponed to August 16th: postponement is one filled with hope for better times’
Because of the coronavirus, CHALLENGEFAMILY has decided to postpone THECHAMPIONSHIP. Reasons to not organize this flagship event in May are (travel) restrictions in place, the impact on athletes' preparations and a general concern on the health situation. This hard decision have been made afte
Lauren Brandon Secures Victory During The Women’s Ironman VR2 Pro Challenge
Following last week’s historic launch of IRONMAN Virtual Racing Series, the second edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge women’s race hit the virtual pavement with four professional women going head-to-head in a 5150® Olympic distance race simulation, with Lauren Brandon (USA) taking the
The Effect of the Global Pandemic on Active Lifestyles. Is there one?
Garmin device users recorded a 63% increase in indoor cycling, compared to the same period the year before as well as a decline in running, or so it seems on the surface. With state and local governments issuing shelter-in-place orders, it's no surprise that Garmin data points to a massive dec
2020 Ironman World Championship qualification window extended
Ironman has announced adjustments to the slot allocations for the 2020 Vega Ironman World Championship based on qualifying events that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ironman World Championship qualifying window for the 2020 Vega IRONMAN World Championship has been officially extend
Two-time Ironman world champion Patrick Lange crowned champion of first men’s Ironman VR pro challenge
Following the professional women’s historic day of racing on Saturday, it was the men’s turn Sunday with two-time IRONMAN World Champion, Patrick Lange (DEU) taking the title in the inaugural IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge race. Utilizing Official Virtual Training partner ROUVY’s augmented reality to race
First day of racing sees Jocelyn McCauley wins first Ironman VR Pro Challenge
In what has been a historic day of racing, the inaugural IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge women’s race hit the virtual pavement with four professional women going head-to-head on the 90km bike portion, and Jocelyn McCauley (USA) taking the first ever victory. Utilising Official Virtual Training partner ROUV
Inaugural Ironman virtual racing series event saw More than 10,000 athletes from 116 nations compete
More than 10,000 athletes from around the world, ranging in age from 18 to 73 are registered and ready to compete in the inaugural Ironman Virtual Racing Series event, IRONMAN VR1. The race, which began on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. GMT (2 p.m. ET) will require athletes to complete in three segments