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[Aftermovie] Record-breaking day at The Championship

Last weekend was a record-breaking day at The Championship: more Age Groupers than ever racing and, in addition, Kyle Smith and India Lee both broke the course records. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Frederic Funk also recorded the world’s fastest bike time ever at a Middle Distance. Make sure to check out the aftermovie […]

Reasons to race Challenge St. Pölten – according to TRI247

“With UNESCO World Heritage listed scenery, a unique and challenging race course and years of triathlon history behind it – Challenge St Pölten is a firm favourite with age-groupers and PROs alike. Find out why you should kick your race season off at this stunning middle distance triathlon.” This weekend, Challenge St. Pölten takes place. […]

Weekend of Fair Racing Ahead at Challenge St Pölten

Over 1,700 athletes from 36 nations will line up at Challenge St Pölten this weekend, including an 80-strong pro field who will race not only with Challenge Family’s 20m drafting rule enforced, but also with anti-drafting technology, Race Ranger. In the men’s pro field, two former winners will race. Thomas Hug (GER) will return with […]

World Best Times and High PTO Points at The Championship 2024

Frederic Funk (GER) has posted the world’s fastest middle distance bike split over 90km at The Championship 2024 in Šamorín, Slovakia with a time of 1:48:48. This was enough to put him in second place on the podium behind Kyle Smith (NZL) who himself posted the world’s second-fastest time ever over 113km of swim, bike, […]

Course Records Smashed as Smith and Lee Take Wins at The Championship 2024

It was a day of fast, furious and thrilling racing with perfect conditions in both the men’s and women’s fields at The Championship 2024 with Kyle Smith (NZL) taking home the win in 3:27:10 and smashing the course record in the process. And it was back-to-back wins for India Lee (GBR) who not only successfully […]

A Celebration of Triathlon at Day One of The Championship 2024

Day one of The Championship 2024 saw triathlon celebrated across all ages, distances and abilities at the x-bionic sphere in Šamorín. Short course racing took place over the Sprint and Olympic distances, plus Special Olympics celebrated their largest European triathlon event, and hundreds started their triathlon careers in the Try-athlon and the Kids’ Race. In […]

The Championship Press Conference 2024

Many of the world’s top professional athletes are preparing for The Championship, which begins this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in Samorin, Slovakia. During the recent professional press conference, it became evident that the race will be intense, and no one will be holding back. All athletes are getting ready for what they describe as a […]

X-PR: True Trickle-down Technology

Trickle-down technology is an oft-used term. And Quintana Roo has a triathlon model that is the very definition of the term: The X-PR.  First of all, what is Trickle-down Tech? Consider your car. Perhaps it’s a sports car, a Camaro. (It’s red, isn’t it? Watch out for the cops, they’re looking for red cars!) You […]

Largest Ever Field for The Championship 2024

It’s under a week until close to 2,000 athletes line up to be part of the largest ever Challenge Family The Championship at the x-bionic sphere near Bratislava in Slovakia. Over 100 of those athletes are some of the world’s top professionals as they race for the 100,000 euro prize purse and Challenge Family’s ultimate […]

Wins for Alessandro Fabian and Aurelia Boulanger at Inaugural Challenge Cesenatico

The first-ever Challenge Cesenatico witnessed a thrilling event as 1,400 athletes from 22 nations converged on Italy’s picturesque Adriatic Coast. The event featured a challenging 1.9km coastal swim, 92,6km hilly ride, and 21.1km multi-lap run. The event was graced by a stellar line-up of over 40 professional triathletes, with Alessandro Fabian (ITA) and Aurelia Boulanger […]

The Championship – Q&A With Defending Champion India Lee

1. At which race did you qualify for The Championship? I qualified last year by winning the 2023 Championship race. 2. How did it feel winning The Championship in 2023? It felt amazing. I’d had a tricky few years in the sport, and winning The Championship was a break through for me in 2023. 3. […]

From tomorrow it’s on: Jonas Deichmann goes 120 x Challenge Roth

Starting tomorrow – May 9, 7:00 a.m. CEST – it’s going to happen: Jonas Deichmann will then dive into the waters of Roth for the first time and begin his world record attempt in which he intends to complete Challenge Roth 120 times in 120 days. Indeed: every day the German athlete will start over […]

Strong Start for Inaugural Challenge Cesenatico

This weekend, 1,300 athletes from 22 countries will line up at the inaugural Challenge Cesenatico on Italy’s Adriatic Coast for 113km of swim, bike, run on a course steeped in cycling history. Leading the charge will be a 40-strong pro field that includes local favourite, Alessandro Fabian and Dieter Comhair (BEL), fresh from a top […]

Last Chance for the Epic Challenge Wales

Racing Challenge Wales on June 9 and experiencing closed roads, an epic coastal course and some incredible support along the roads! It’s one of your last chances to register for Challenge Wales, so make sure to not miss this opportunity!

Challenge Istanbul Returns as Qualifier for The Championship

Challenge Istanbul, which will be held under the main sponsorship of Oral B in cooperation with the Turkiye Triathlon Federation and Challenge Family, will witness the competition of hundreds of local and foreign triathletes on September 1 and for the first time will be a qualifier for The Championship 2025. Challenge Istanbul, which was organised […]

Keeping Your Gear Dry, Whatever the Weather!

There is nothing more wonderful than exercising outdoors. And weather conditions—from the sun shining on you to the wind blowing against you—, make each outing a unique experience. As an athlete, you know rain is also part of the game. But how nice is it when, at the transition or after your race or training, […]

Aftermovie Challenge Taiwan 2024: This is Triathlon!

In Taiwan, they know what triathlon is! With over eight thousand triathletes, Challenge Taiwan is one of the largest triathlons in the world, and last weekend was another party to remember. Make sure to relive it all with this awesome aftermovie!

Athletes Can Cash In Activities for Race Entries with Challenge Family and Muuvr Partnership

Challenge Family becomes the first triathlon series to enhance its engagement with athletes via Muuvr, the revolutionary fitness platform that connects, motivates, and rewards effort. Challenge Family has announced that athletes now have the opportunity to enter its iconic events and purchase official merchandise via Muuvr’s industry-first Marketplace.  Through the new partnership, triathletes of all […]

Three in a row for Els Visser: Dutch athlete on a hot streak

Last weekend, Els Visser won Challenge Taiwan: by sheer force, she pulverized her competitors and pulled off the victory. For the Dutch athlete that was actually three in a row, because a week earlier she also won the 70.3 in the Philippines and a week before that she surprised almost everyone with an amazing third […]

Wins for Jack Moody and Els Visser at Challenge Taiwan

Over 8,000 athletes lined up in spectacular Taitung this weekend with Jack Moody (NZL) and Els Visser (NED) taking out the 12th Challenge Taiwan titles in 3:49:16 and 4:08:39 respectively. The day started overcast and warm with high humidity levels and a water temperature of 24C meaning no wetsuits for the pro athletes. Joe Begbie […]

Challenge Taiwan: let’s get ready for one of the world’s biggest races!

With over 8.000 athletes, Challenge Taiwan is one of the biggest races in the world! For sure it’s Asia’s most popular race as well and tomorrow it’s time to get the race done! Below you’ll find a spectacular video of last year’s edition and you’ll directly understand why Challenge Taiwan is such a spectacular race!

Top Contenders Line Up for The Championship 2024

The Challenge Family flagship event over the middle distance, The Championship, is less than a month away. More than 80 professional athletes will line up alongside over 1,600 age group athletes from 57 nations to decide Challenge Family’s ultimate accolade, Champion of The Championship, on 19 May 2024. The men’s race is packed full of […]

Over 8,000 Athletes Head to Asia’s Largest Triathlon at Challenge Taiwan

Selling out in hours with over 8,000 athletes, Asia’s must-do triathlon, Challenge Taiwan, returns this weekend on 27/28 April with an international pro race over the middle distance and a true celebration of age group sport at every age and level. Last year’s men’s champion, Caleb Noble (AUS) returns looking to successfully defend his title […]

Defended Titles at Challenge Cerrado on Brasilia’s 64th Anniversary

In a vibrant celebration of Brasilia’s 64th anniversary, the fifth edition of Challenge Cerrado welcomed 400 age group athletes this Sunday. Under the warmth of a beautiful sunny day, the city buzzed with excitement as competitors took to the starting line, eager to test their limits in the stunning heartland of the country. This event, […]

Harrett and Lagownik Secure First Pro Victories at Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria

Today’s Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria race was nothing short of spectacular. The race, featuring over 40 elite triathletes, witnessed intense competition from start to finish in both the men’s and women’s races with Iestyn Harrett (GBR) and Marta Lagownik (POL) both taking maiden professional wins in 3:44:45 and 4:15:36 respectively. All eyes were on […]

Triathlon and AI – How does it work?

Lance Watson, coach for the leading digital training platform, Humango, explains how AI can take your training to the next level. Training for a triathlon demands focus, dedication, and smart planning. Leveraging AI in conjunction with wearable technologies has revolutionised the way athletes prepare for such demanding events. The benefits are manifold, catering to both […]

Getting it All: The Revolutionary Quintana Roo HYDROsix2 Wetsuit

While the swim is the shortest leg of any Challenge event, the wetsuit plays a highly pivotal role for any triathlete. But what we prioritize in a wetsuit differs from athlete to athlete. What’s most important to you? Is it flexibility, to feel like you’re not even in a wetsuit? Buoyancy to help move you […]

[VIDEO] Let’s get it going at Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria!

This Saturday, Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria takes place: the European season opener for Challenge Family and always a spectacular race on a sun-drenched Spanish island. An extensive preview of the race can be found here, but below a very nice video from last year’s edition, which was one by Sam Laidlow and Anne Haug. […]

Athletes Line Up for Challenge Family European Season Opener on Gran Canaria

This weekend, on 20 April, the picturesque island of Gran Canaria will once again host Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria. Athletes from 27 countries will gather to test their endurance, strength, and determination against the stunning backdrop of this Canary Island European season opener. The tough and honest Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria course has […]

TRI247: ‘Let’s race Challenge St. Pölten’

“Experience the magic at St. Pölten as you swim, bike and run through some of Europe’s most stunning landscapes with the roar of the thousands of spectators cheering you all the way to the finish line.” TRI247 cannot describe it more clearly: Challenge St. Pölten is a race you really shouldn’t miss. In an extensive […]