Inspirational: world record ‘Backyard Ultra’ set to 724km
Last month, Harvey Lewis broke the “Backyard Ultra” world record. Every hour he set off for a 6.7-kilometer lap of running, and he kept it up for a whopping 108 laps, making 724 kilometers in total. In case you need some more inspiration, check out this video that talks about this amazing achievement.
Jan Frodeno named Legend of Sport at Deutscher SportpresseBall
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jan Frodeno is considered by many to be the greatest of all time (GOAT) and this weekend he earned an amazing honorary title at the Deutscher SportpresseBall: Legend of Sport. The Deutscher SportpresseBall is a gala evening where luminaries from the world of sports, as well as well-known politicians, businessmen and media personalities come together. […]
World record 1km: Jeffrey Hoogland pushes 2700 watt peak
It’s totally different from a few hours of swimming, biking and running, but Dutchman Jeffrey Hoogland provided a wonderful sports moment last week. The Dutch cyclist broke the world record 1 kilometer on the track with a time of 55.433 seconds. Triathlon Today wrote an article about that world record: He thrilled cyclists from around […]
Challenge Family Arrives in Norway with Challenge Sandefjord
An area rich in Viking history and spectacular fjords is home to the latest addition to the Challenge Family global series of triathlons. Challenge Sandefjord in Norway will take place on 24 August 2024 with athletes racing over the middle distance through some of Norway’s most iconic countryside and coastline. Sandefjord is just 120km from […]
Kieran Lindars shows effective swim drill: ‘Building your feel for the water and improving your catch dynamics’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many triathletes find swimming the least enjoyable part of a triathlon and have the most difficulty with it. A good swim stands or falls with good technique and none other than Kieran Lindars therefore shares with you an efficient 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Joe Skipper: ‘I know it sounds very cliche, but make sure you really do like your best life’
They were scary moments for Joe Skipper: the top British athlete was getting ready for a bike ride last Sunday, when he suddenly couldn’t speak anymore and lost his memory. He is now okay again, but of course we wish him lots of strength. “Unfortunately not the end to the season I had hoped for. […]
Early Bird special pricing for Challenge Samarkand and this is why you don’t want to miss this race
Have you started thinking about your 2024 race calendar and are looking for the ultimate destination race? Challenge Samarkand is a world-class event set against the stunning backdrop of Uzbekistan, so rich in ancient history! The warm welcome, culture, unique course and organisation that is second to none make it the perfect bucket list race […]
[VIDEO] RaceRanger: the end of illegal drafting?
With the news that RaceRanger will be introduced at Challenge Roth next year – and that is not the first Challenge Family race to use the anti-draft system – it is interesting to take a closer look at the system. That brought us to this (incidentally year-old) video from GTN. Good to know is that […]
Five reasons to race our upcoming three races!
While the European season is over, three more wonderful races outside Europe await us: Challenge Florianópolis in Brazil, Challenge Canberra in Australia and Challenge Salinas in Ecuador! And there are plenty of reasons to enter those races! Challenge Florianópolis – 19 November 2023 Swimming past one of the most beautiful coastlines in Brazil; The cycling […]
DATEV Challenge Roth introduces RaceRanger in 2024
From 2024 DATEV Challenge Roth will use an innovative technical distance measurement tool on the bike course for the professional athletes. As part of a long-term co-operation, the “RaceRanger” system, will build on the event’s efforts to improve fairness of racing and transparency of officiating. RaceRanger was developed in New Zealand and has been used […]
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam thank city of Almere: ‘Successful event welcomed even warm as always’
After a very successful 42nd edition of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam which took place on the second weekend of September 2023 and which found a spectacular climax in the European Championship Long Distance, Europe Triathlon and Challenge Almere-Amsterdam thank the municipality of Almere for its hospitality. That hospitality goes back over forty years and that is precisely […]
Mika Noodt: ‘Close but no cigar’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698238944398{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]He raced with his heart, with his soul and with passion and besides that, he fought like a lion. Until the very last moment, Mika Noodt seemed to win Challenge Vieux Boucau. In the very last meter he stumbled and still lost to Mathis Margirier, who took victory thanks to a spectacular […]
[VIDEO] Triathlon Today: ‘Finish Challenge Vieux Boucau one of the most epic finishes ever’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698041948240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]”Last Saturday at Challenge Vieux Boucau, we were treated to perhaps the most exciting and spectacular finish in years. Until the very last meter, it looked like Mika Noodt would win the race in France, but he proved unable to withstand Mathis Margirier’s devastating final sprint. Noodt stumbled less than a meter […]
Margirier and Pohle Take Inaugural Titles at Challenge Vieux Boucau
The rain and the wind played its part at the inaugural Challenge Vieux Boucau, but the drama was at the finish line with Mathis Margirier (FRA) taking the home win in a thrilling sprint finish with Mika Noodt (DEU) while Caroline Pohle (DEU) came out on top to take the inaugural women’s title. Dorian Coninx […]
Best Challenge Peguera-Mallorca shots
Challenge Peguera-Mallorca had wonderful winners with Youri Keulen and Imogen Simmonds. The course can be leaden, but at the same time the island is breathtakingly beautiful. Here are some great shots by José Luis Hourcade!
Welcome Challenge Cesenatico!
Triathlon has found a new home on Italy’s Riviera Romagnola with the announcement of Challenge Cesenatico on 11-12 May 2024. The new middle distance race will make the most of the region’s many attractions with athletes swimming in the calm waters of the Adriatic Sea, bike along scenic roads and run along the waterfront while […]
World Championship-worthy field prepares for Challenge Vieux Boucau: unmatched battles expected between the big giants within the sport
This Saturday the first edition of Challenge Vieux Boucau will take place. In the southern French town, the next few days will be all about triathlon: no wonder, as dozens of the very best triathletes in the world join over 1,500 age group athletes from 29 nations in hope of taking victory on race day. […]
Learning from the pro athletes: two crashes while mounting and dismounting bike
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697547347992{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Pro athletes always race at the maximum of their ability. Everything goes as fast and as hard as possible and every second counts. Logically, that also means that occasionally things can go wrong, and last weekend Rico Bogen and Imogen Simmonds were good examples of that. Rico Bogen, who became World Champion […]
Racing continues: top athletes to first edition Challenge Egnazia
Three weeks of top-level triathlons conclude this weekend at Challenge Vieux-Boucau and Challenge Egnazia. In this preview, we look ahead to the Italian race – the first edition – and for sure we can prepare for an undoubtedly great battle in both the men’s and women’s race. In the men’s race, Menno Koolhaas, among others, […]
Challenge Family World Bonus more exciting than ever: will we get the denouement this weekend?
After being spoiled with spectacular races over the past two weeks – Challenge Barcelona and Challenge Peguera-Mallorca – the denouement of the Challenge Family World Bonus is getting closer and closer. Never before has that denouement been so exciting, because with two races on the program only this coming weekend, many of the protagonists are […]
They Did It Again! Back-to-Back Wins for Keulen and Simmonds at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
It was a thrilling day of racing on the island of Mallorca with a new Challenge Peguera-Mallorca course record set by Youri Keulen (NED) and another convincing win for Imogen Simmonds (SUI), both taking back-to-back wins two weekends in a row. Both Keulen and Simmonds took the wins at Challenge Barcelona just six days ago […]
European Champion Menno Koolhaas on Challenge Mallorca: ‘A strong field is racing here’
Tomorrow it’s time for Challenge Peguera-Mallorca. Around sixty professional athletes will start, all in pursuit of victory. Olympic, World and European Champions are preparing for an unprecedented battle. One of the participants is Menno Koolhaas. The Dutchman became European Champion Long Distance only one month ago at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam and is placed third in the […]
Some of the best Challenge Barcelona shots
”Racing in the heart of Barcelona is definitely something special: that was evident last weekend at Challenge Barcelona. In the men’s race, an unprecedented exciting battle ensued between Youri Keulen and Alistair Brownlee, and in the women’s race, Imogen Simmonds was untouchable.” Triathlon Today published some of the best Challenge Barcelona shots taken by José Luis […]
“The Cherry on Top” – Challenge Family European Season Finishes on Three Highs
The Challenge Family season is finishing on a high with impressive fields at its last three European races for 2023, Challenge Barcelona, Challenge Mallorca and Challenge Vieux-Boucau in France featuring multiple Olympians and five current or former World Champions. Last weekend, Challenge Barcelona offered up some exciting racing with no less than six Olympians on […]
Youri Keulen after winning Challenge Barcelona: ‘Not easy to beat Alistair Brownlee’
“To run towards Alistair Brownlee is one thing, but to run him down is quite something else. He is so tough, so strong and such a great legend in our sport. I really don’t know what happened to me today.” Only one hour after his grandiose victory at Challenge Barcelona last weekend, where he beat […]
The Marketing Team is Hiring!
The Challenge Family team is one that’s committed to delivering the ultimate triathlon experience for the athlete and providing opportunities for race organisers as part of a global organisation. The series is fast-growing with over 30 long and middle distances around the world. While the main office is in Almere in The Netherlands, the team […]
Triumphant Win for Youri Keulen at Challenge Barcelona Triathlon while Imogen Simmonds Takes Third Win of the Season
A spectacular day of racing through the heart of Barcelona resulted in a nail-biting race to the finish between Youri Keulen (NED) and Alistair Brownlee (GBR) with Keulen winning through to take victory at the inaugural Challenge Barcelona Triathlon in 2:29:15. Imogen Simmonds (SUI) took her third title of the season with a decisive win […]
Alistair Brownlee set sights on Challenge Barcelona: ‘It’s always special to race in city centers’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After injury, Alistair Brownlee returns to action this weekend. The world-class British athlete – two-time Olympic champion and multiple World Champion – looks ahead to tomorrow’s race (Sunday, Oct. 8). Challenge Barcelona takes place in the city center of the world-famous city. “I just really enjoy racing, I’ve missed a lot of racing this year, […]
World/Olympic/European Champions focusing on Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, world-class field getting ready for exciting race
There is more than enough for triathlon fans to enjoy in the coming weeks, because with Challenge Barcelona, Challenge Vieux Bouceau and Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, three races are scheduled in which almost insanely strong fields of participants will take part. On the Spanish island of Mallorca, a race awaits next week (October 14) that may be […]
Get in the mood: Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
While we face a spectacular edition of Challenge Barcelona this weekend, next week we will move straight on to an equally spectacular edition of Challenge Peguera-Mallorca. Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 6) you’ll find an extensive preview on the race – where dozens of the world’s best pro athletes will battle – on our website, but for […]
One ‘last dance’ for Sebastian Kienle, preparing for his last Long Distance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We would have loved to see Sebastian Kienle race at Challenge Samarkand, but just before the race he fell ill and even though he was present at the race venue, he was forced to decide not to start. Luckily, we can enjoy him one more time this season – his last year as a professional […]
Rising after injury: can Alistair Brownlee triumph at inaugural Challenge Barcelona?
Alistair Brownlee had a difficult year. The top British athlete struggled with many injuries, had surgery and missed many races as a result. This weekend he will be at the start of Challenge Barcelona and is considered one of the biggest favorites. Triathlon website Triathlon Today wrote an article with one central question: can Brownlee […]
Colombia is ready for inaugural Challenge Santa Marta, Matt Hanson and Luciano Taccone biggest favorites
American Matt Hanson is most likely considered the biggest favorite for this Sunday’s Challenge Santa Marta. It is the first edition of the race in Colombia, yet we can look forward to an undoubtedly exciting battle for the medals. The balmy shores of the Caribbean, overlooked by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, will […]
Challenge Barcelona Triathlon Marks Its Arrival with a Sell-Out Event and Stellar Pro Field
This weekend’s inaugural Challenge Barcelona Triathlon on Sunday 8 October is a sell out with 3,200 participants from 57 countries, including a strong field of over 70 professional athletes competing over the new Elite Short distance in the heart of one of Europe’s most iconic cities. Formerly the Barcelona Triathlon, the sell-out field marks an […]
SAIL Challenge Cap Québec: some of the best must-see locations in Québec
Last week we announced SAIL Challenge Cap Québec and with it our return to North America. The race will take place from July 19-21, and already hundreds of athletes signed up in the first week of registrations. This is no wonder, because not only will the race be spectacular, but the city of Quebec is […]