Triathlon

June 16, 2021

Behind Team Psycho’s Storied History of Supporting Olympic Dreams

You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club. Triathlete

June 7, 2021

Sport Acuity acquires Tri247 endurance media business

Sport Acuity has acquired a controlling stake in Tri247 – the company behind the 247 group of endurance sport websites. Chief among them is Tri247.com, alongside Run247.com, which are leading platforms for elite to starter athletes. Endurance.biz  

June 6, 2021

Alistair Brownlee disqualified for ‘ducking’ and faces Olympic omission

Alistair Brownlee’s hopes of winning a third successive Olympic title appear to be over after he was disqualified for “ducking” a rival during a World Triathlon Championship Series race in Leeds. The Guardian

June 2, 2021

World Triathlon provides $100,000USD in athlete funds to support the road to Tokyo 2020

World Triathlon has approved a support fund of $100,000USD to provide financial assistance to those athletes from National Federations with the greatest needs in order to help them compete at Continental and World level over the Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Period. A total of 23 athletes and para athletes from...

June 1, 2021

Exercise Affects Us All Differently. A New Study Could Finally Explain Why

Exercise is good for everyone, but it doesn't affect us all in the same ways: some people might see boosts in levels of endurance, while others benefit from better blood sugar levels. Now scientists think they may have discovered one of the reasons why. Science Alert

May 26, 2021

Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the ‘danger-zone’ for athletes, report warns

If COVID weren't enough, intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year's Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report. The report, published Wednesday by the British Association for Sustainable Sport, details the concerns of leading athletes and scientists about the health impacts of...

May 26, 2021

The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health

Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times

May 24, 2021

Final IRONMAN Triathlon Competitor, a COVID Nurse, Crosses Finish Line At 4 am

The final IRONMAN race athlete, Sue Richardson, a COVID-19 nurse from Virginia Beach, crossed the finish line at 4 a.m. on Monday morning as crews were breaking down the race setup and all of the race officials had gone home. News on 6

May 18, 2021

Ironman Lake Placid to Require Proof of Vaccination

Town officials approved the popular Ironman Lake Placid to move forward this summer, scheduled for July 25, with a number of COVID modifications. Most notably, athletes, volunteers, and staff will be required to get vaccinated and show proof of their COVID-19 vaccine. Triathlete

May 11, 2021

Outside’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide

Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. That's 40-plus Reviewers. 340 Products. Months of testing on rivers, trails, summits, and patios. See their picks for running, cycling and fitness gear at the link.

May 10, 2021

This is How US Triathletes Qualify for the Tokyo Olympics

The final auto-selection event for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team is this week in Yokohama. Here’s what you need to know. Team USA

May 5, 2021

Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2021

Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world. See the list of athletes who made the cut below and read all about each of them on Sports Illustrated. Fittest Women: Maggie Steffens, Water Polo Sara Hall, Marathon Kyra Condie, Sport Climbing Kendall Coyne Schofield,...

May 1, 2021

IRONMAN St. George: IRONMAN confirms death of participant during triathlon

A participant died during the first part of the IRONMAN St. George 70.3 course Saturday, just over an hour after the race had officially concluded. The assistant personnel overseeing the 1.3-mile swim course noticed the participant, whose name, age, gender of the athlete and other information were not disclosed, was...

April 30, 2021

ESW May 14, 2021 Weekly News Report

AWARDS USA Triathlon, Elk Grove Village Present 4 Star Endurance With Entrepreneur/Business Plan of the Year Award ESW USA Triathlon Announces Winners of 2020 Multisport Awards Presented by Wahoo Fitness ESW BUSINESS USA Cycling releases details of Inclusion Conference ESW TSG Consumer Partners to Sell Stake in Nuun to Nestlé Health Science Businesswire Credit Union Cherry Blossom...

April 28, 2021

Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics

Organisers of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have confirmed all athletes will be tested for COVID-19 daily as part of coronavirus countermeasures set to be in operation at the Games. Inside the Games

April 27, 2021

How Perfectionism Leads to Athlete Burnout

Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them. Outside

April 27, 2021

Olympians Are Not Allowed to Demonstrate, But Will They Anyway?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on April 21 that it would uphold its ban on peaceful demonstrations and protests, such as raising a fist or kneeling on the podium, at the Olympic Games. Athletes who do so in Tokyo will face sanctions, but how they will be reprimanded remains...

April 26, 2021

PTO taps IMG to help secure international broadcast deals

The IMG agency has been appointed to assist in distributing the global media rights to events organised by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO). The three-year deal will initially focus on delivering global coverage and broadcast partnerships for this year’s Collins Cup, which will see 12-person squads from the US, Europe...

April 25, 2021

Outpouring of Support for Daniela Ryf as the World Champ Opens Up About Her Sexuality

In a sweeping interview, Ryf talks about loving a woman, splitting with her coach, and finding a new direction. Triathlete

April 21, 2021

Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again.

Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. New York Times (paywall)

April 6, 2021

Alistair Brownlee’s sporting secrets snapped up by HarperColllins

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee's book Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting Elite has been snapped up by HarperCollins. Executive publisher Oli Malcolm negotiated world all language rights for HarperNonFiction with Richard Downey at Blue Carpet Management. Relentless will be published on 8th July 2021. The book follows a four-year quest by Brownlee to discover the...

April 1, 2021

“No One Should Ever Be Penalized for Getting Pregnant”

How a new maternity leave policy is changing the landscape for female pros. Triathlete

March 31, 2021

San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events

State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC

March 23, 2021

What’s the Minimum Dose of Training to Stay Fit?

A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training. Outside

March 18, 2021

Peloton instructors design a new Adidas clothing line

The 11-piece line, called the adidas x Peloton SS21 collection, is priced between $30 to $85 and consists of tank tops, pants shorts and hoodies. Peloton has other branded clothes with athletic companies, like Nike and Lululemon, but this is the first designed with the help of its instructors, who...