Eneko Llanos is charging through 2013 News & Racing Eneko Llanos wins Ironman Frankfurt and the European Championship – Results Eneko Llanos claims victory at Ironman Frankfurt with a blistering marathon, outperforming top contenders including reigning World Ironman Champion Pete Jacobs. By Karl Hayes • 7 min read
Triathletes heading up The Beast News & Racing Ironman Frankfurt Top Pro Men’s Swim Times Name Country Swim Wiltshire, Harry GBR 0:46:00 Ritter, Christian GER 0:46:01 Halksworth, Daniel GBR 0:46:05 Böcherer, Andi GER 0:46:06 Jacobs, Pete AUS 0:46:07 Raelert, Michael GER 0:46:08 Zeebroek, Axel BEL 0:46:08 Kemp, Christian AUS 0:46:09 Unger, Daniel GER 0:46:09 Diederen, Bas NED 0:46:10 Lla By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Alistair Brownlee starts the run with a 1min advantage – Photo Credit: ITU / Triathlon.org News & Racing Alistair Brownlee conquers the climb in crushing style at ITU World Triathlon Series Kitzbuehel Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee proved yet again why he is one of the greatest triathletes of all time with another breath-taking performance to win ITU World Triathlon Kitzbuehel. Brownlee hadn't raced since winning in San Diego in April because of an ankle injury but blew away the fi By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Michael Raelert in action at Phuket News & Racing Ironman Frankfurt “Saturday 6 July “Michael and Andy Raelert, Pete Jacobs chances With warming weather and clear skies, age groupers prepare for the Ironman European Championships in Frankfurt, while pros like Michael and Andy Raelert, and Pete Jacobs, are ready for a competitive race day. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Marino Vanhoenacker takes 2nd at Ironman Melbourne 2013. Frankfurt will be his second Ironman in 2013 News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Ironman Announces Adjustments to World Championship Ranking System for 2014 WTC announces 2014 KPR changes, making the Ironman World Championship an 8000-point race and eliminating the 1000-point class, sparking mixed reactions from professional athletes. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing 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 By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Macca getting down to business in his new role with Challenge Family News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Brothers Tim and Pete Jacobs are both outstanding athletes News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Chris Kemp dominated the field in January at the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Championship in Auckland News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Aaron Farlow Celebrates a great win – (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) News & Racing 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 By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Bennett and Naeth dominant in Buffalo Springs Canadian Angela Naeth and veteran Aussie Greg Bennett have both recorded sound victories at the 2013 Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 race in Northwestern Texas. After some fast swims up front, both winners recorded blistering bike splits to take control of their races against quality competition. In the w By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Raelert and Csomor take victories at Ironman Austria Andy Raelert, 36, has added the 2013 Ironman Austria title to his already impressive resume. The dual-Olympian turned long-distance superstar excited the water in 5th place with a 44:25 swim before riding a 3rd-best 4:30:40 bike split. After dismounting, Raelert turned on the afterburners and ran a By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Tim Reed at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 Canberra. News & Racing Aussies taking on the Wild West: Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 Race Preview 36 pros, including fast Aussies, gear up for the esteemed Buffalo Springs 70.3 race in Texas. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Aaron Farlow Celebrates a great win – (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) News & Racing Ironman v. Challenge Battle heats up with WTC acquiring Challenge Copenhagen Organiser After WTC acquired Australia's USM Events in February 2012 the fallout was immediate with Challenge Family withdrawing the license to produce Challenge Cairns from USM. The next major step in the battle front of iron distance triathlons was Challenge Family acquiring the rights to stage an iro By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Swen Sundberg loves the winning feeling News & Racing Swen Sundberg and Camilla Pedersen win KMD Challenge Aarhus titles after great battles Swen Sundberg claims first KMD Challenge Aarhus win; Camilla Pedersen secures second consecutive victory, outpacing Swallow. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Aaron Royle on his way to the U23 win at Auckland last year – Credit: Janos Schmidt / ITU News & Racing Australian triathlete Aaron Royle released from hospital Australian triathlete Aaron Royle is hopeful of returning to full training in two weeks after being released from a Spanish hospital earlier today. The ITU Under 23 World Champion had spent 10 days in isolation in a clinic in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, after falling ill following a Grand Prix By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Erin Densham, Andrea Hewitt & Helen Jenkins – Sydney ITU 2012 News & Racing Triathlon World Cup circuit returns to Edmonton with Peter Kerr and Erin Densham favourites This weekend, Edmonton will welcome an ITU World Cup race to its city for the ninth time. The familiar host city will break from the standard race format in favor of a super speedy sprint 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run course. The fast and furious race will see top athletes like Erin Densham and [&he By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Cameron finishing one of his most epic races in Melbourne 2012 News & Racing Ironman legend Cameron Brown heads up Pro-field for MetaMan Bintan When the second edition of the MetaMan splashes off on August 31, both defending champions will be among the starters on the beach in Bintan, Indonesia, but Brett Carter and Candice Hammond will have their work cut out to repeat as a strong field of pro athletes has been assembled to chase the glory By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Vitoria-Gasteiz local and course designer Eneko Llanos talks Challenge Vitoria Leading triathlete, Vitoria-Gasteiz local and course designer Eneko Llanos talks Challenge Vitoria and why it’s a race worth travelling to plus gives his tips for the course. Q: What makes Challenge Vitoria so special? The courses, the nature, the city, the warmth of the public. We live in a By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
