LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
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