Let’s race: Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
“Grab your friends and family and see out the triathlon season with a bang in this challenging but beautiful middle distance race, nestled between the sea and mountains.” Challenge Peguera-Mallorca is a wonderful season finale every year – at least for many triathletes. This year the race is scheduled for Oct. 14, and TRI247 wrote […]
Extreme Challenge: former Olympic Champion Maarten van der Weijden is doing 200-200-200 triathlon
It’s wonderful when people push themselves to the limit in sports. Especially when they do so with passion and with a wish to help others. Others who need it most. Former Olympic Open Water Swimming Champion Maarten van der Weijden (10km, Beijing 2008, ed.) is doing exactly that. Right now he is swimming 200 kilometers […]
Kacper Stepniak after winning LOTTO Challenge Gdansk: ‘You pushed me to the limit on the run’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687157856921{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Pole Kacper Stepniak was of an extraordinary level yesterday at LOTTO Challenge Gdansk: after the swim he was still in a leading group, but on the bike he pulled his own plan and took off full throttle. Stepniak did with such a power that he would not see anyone else for the […]
Stunning Wins from Stępniak and Reischmann at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk
In a stunning day’s racing that saw fierce and close battles for the podium in both the men’s and women’s races, Kacper Stępniak (POL) and Anne Reischmann (GER) ultimately took top honours at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk in 3:44:25 and 4:12:58. Menno Koolhaas (NED) started his bid for three wins in three weeks well, leading out […]
Less than 24hrs to Lotto Challenge Gdansk: get in the mood with last year’s aftermovie
With less than 24 hours to go until Lotto Challenge Gdansk – including a superb pro field racing in Poland – we are looking forward to what promises to be a spectacular race. For all participants – and spectators – we would like to take you back to last year’s edition. No better way to […]
Let’s race: Challenge Samarkand
“Race back in time with a new middle distance event in this treasure-filled ancient city in Uzbekistan.” On Sept. 16, the first edition of Challenge Samarkand will take place. There is more than enough reason to sign up for this spectacular race in Uzbekistan, which is set in a breathtaking ancient city. TRI247 wrote a […]
Aftermovie Challenge Geraardsbergen: we had a blast!
Last weekend it was hot, very hot even during Challenge Geraardsbergen, but still there was racing at the very highest level. We saw Menno Koolhaas and Margie Santimaria run to beautiful victories, but at the same time we enjoyed hundreds of athletes who all ventured out on the challenging course – including climbing twice De […]
Let’s race: Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
“The hills are alive to the sound of triathlon in this challenging but dreamily picturesque middle distance race in the heart of the Austrian Alps.” In just two and a half weeks, Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee will be on the program. There is more than enough reason to sign up for this race, which is set in […]
International Field at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk This Weekend
With a start list of over 40 professional athletes at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk, some exciting racing is guaranteed for the Polish middle distance race this Sunday. Heading the field and fresh from his win at Challenge Geraardsbergen last weekend is Menno Koolhas (NED). Also doing back-to-back races are more Geraardsbergen athletes, runner-up Ognjen Stojanović (SRB) […]
Bishop and Byram Prove Dominant at 2XU Challenge Wales
Wales shone in all its glory this weekend providing perfect conditions for an all-British victory with Tom Bishop and Lucy Byram taking the wins at Challenge Wales in 3:56:28 and 4:25:07 respectively. Andrew Horsfall-Turner led out of the swim, posting a time of 25:20 with Tom Bishop right on his heels, and exiting T1 together […]
Menno Koolhaas and Margie Santimaria to convincing victories Challenge Geraardsbergen
Both of them may not have been seen as the biggest favorites – in the men’s race the main focus was on Joe Skipper and in the women’s race on defending champion Diede Diederiks – but the Dutch Menno Koolhaas and Italian Margie Santimaria just won Challenge Geraardsbergen with a huge show of power. They […]
Great Wins at Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer for Mennesson and Simmonds
A stunning day of racing on the Côte d’Azur delivered victory for William Mennesson and Imogen Simmonds as they both proved dominant on the testing course in the hills above Nice with winning times of 4:09:48 and 4:43:03 respectively. An early start on the shores of the Mediterranean in perfect conditions saw local athlete Brice […]
Pro athletes press conference Challenge Geraardsbergen: ‘De Muur is short, but challenging’
Tomorrow – June 11 – the racing spectacle erupts at Challenge Geraardsbergen. Just now the press conference took place and professional athletes looked ahead to the race that will lead over the Muur van Geraardsbergen twice. Almost everyone agreed: Joe Skipper is the biggest favorite. Skipper himself, by the way, thinks otherwise. In any case, […]
Challenge London: a very cool race in a very nice city!
Challenge London: racing in the heart and thus vibrant center of this metropolis will be an unforgettable experience. Challenge London will take place on 6 August. London is one of the world’s most famous and popular cities and you can combine your race participation with a wonderful city trip. We list for you some things […]
Why Challenge Peguera-Mallorca is a nice addition to your triathlon calendar
Challenge Peguera-Mallorca – awarded as Challenge Family race of the Year – is scheduled for Oct. 14, 2023, making it a great race to end your European racing season. Next week – on June 15 to be exact – the entry fee goes up. So, registering in the next few days pays off. Let’s see […]
Challenge Geraardsbergen: what to expect of ‘De Muur van Geraardsbergen’
Challenge Geraardsbergen – which will be raced next Sunday, June 11 – is of course known for ‘De Muur van Geraardsbergen’. The climb is iconic, included in many cycling classics and also every year – twice – in Challenge Geraardsbergen. But what can you as a participant actually expect? The video below dives into the […]
Athletes Line Up for Challenge Wales
Britain’s only Coastal National Park will once again host Challenge Wales this weekend with top British athletes joining hundreds of age groupers to take on the scenic course. Lucy Byram (GBR) is returning to defend her title and it promises to be an exciting defence with fellow Brit Fenella Langridge (GBR) also on the start […]
[VIDEO] This is how you celebrate triathlon at OTSO Challenge Salou!
Unfortunately, the video is not of the best quality, but it is enjoyable from start to finish! OTSO Challenge Salou was a real celebration of triathlon for all participants. Check out this aid station, for example, where all triathletes, from the very fastest to the very last athlete, were encouraged like real heroes. What a […]
Challenge Geraardsbergen gears up for great race weekend
This coming weekend a great battle awaits at Challenge Geraardsbergen. Dutch defending champion Diede Diederiks returns hoping to win again and in the men’s race Joe Skipper, Ruben Zepuntke and Menno Koolhaas are ready for a head-to-head. Challenge Geraardsbergen is not only a beautiful, but also a very challenging race. Athletes will cycle twice over […]
Athletes line up for inaugural Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer
Challenge Family racing returns to France’s Côte d’Azur this weekend for the inaugural Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer as athletes take on the challenging course set in the foothills above Nice and along the Mediterranean shoreline. Heading the men’s field is multiple long and middle distance champion, Rudy von Berg (USA), who is no stranger to this part […]
Margirier and Thek Take Wins at OTSO Challenge Salou
Perfect conditions greeted the athletes at OTSO Challenge Salou on a day that delivered stunning racing from Mathis Margirier (FRA) and Grace Thek (AUS) who took the wins under the hot Spanish sun in front of a crowd of thousands on Spain’s Costa Daurada. The day started with no surprises with Margirier leading out of […]
Noble and Nieuwoudt dominate at Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum
Professional long distance racing returned to South Korea this weekend with Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum and it was Australia’s Caleb Noble who took out the men’s win in 8:01:23 and Magda Nieuwoudt took the women’s in 9:00:51, both with convincing wins. Noble was out of the water neck and neck with Guy Crawford (NZL) and quickly took […]
Live press conference launches Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee 2023
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee today announced its 30-strong professional field at a live press conference at Das Walchsee Aktivresort in the host village of Walchsee in the Austrian Alps. Heading the men’s field is defending champion and current course record holder, Frederic Funk (GER) who is looking forward to a battle with compatriot, Jan Stratmann and British […]
[VIDEO] Frederic Funk on finishing third at The Championship: ‘It was tough from the beginning’
Frederic Funk has been on the podium at The Championship several times before, and last week was no exception: the German was one of the most attacking athletes of the day, set the fastest bike time with an average wattage of 320 (NP) and then ran a strong half marathon. He finished third. Make sure […]
Pro Racing Returns to Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum Long Distance
This Sunday Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum will once again host a professional field over the 226km distance for the first time since pre-covid. A number of strong professional athletes have traveled to South Korea to compete over the 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run. In the men’s race, Australian Caleb Noble has his eye on the […]
Strong Field to Battle It Out at OTSO Challenge Salou
Following his success at The Championship, French rising star, Mathis Margirier, has confirmed his place in the already strong pro field for OTSO Challenge Salou on 4 June, joining local favourite Pablo Dapena González and other international contenders. The race is at a new later date to help ensure warmer temperatures than previous years – […]
[VIDEO] Aaron Royle on finishing second at The Championship: ‘I’m happy but absolutely shattered’
Aaron Royle was one of the best performing athletes at The Championship last week. Until the very last meters he was competing for the medals and had to fight to secure his second place. He finally succeeded and we spoke with him after the finish. “This was one of the toughest races I’ve ever done. […]
[VIDEO] Mathis Margirier on winning The Championship: ‘I pushed hard to get back to the front’
He was not only the surprising, but more importantly, the rightful winner of The Championship: last week Mathis Margirier – after a poor swim – struck during the bike and run. The Frenchman proved untouchable and was almost speechless afterwards. Make sure to watch the full interview with Margirier:
[VIDEO] Sara Perez Sala on finishing third at The Championship: ‘This is my lucky race’
As the defending champion, all eyes were on Sara Perez Sala during last weekend’s The Championship. In the end the Spanish atlete wasn’t able to win the race as she finished behind India Lee and Caroline Pohle. Still Perez Sala’s third place was a wonderful showcase of triathlon at the highest level. “I do think […]
[VIDEO] Caroline Pohle on finishing second at The Championship: ‘I played my cards from the short course experience’
Coming from the Short Distance, Germany’s Caroline Pohle was the very strong second place-finisher at last weekend’s The Championship. Thanks to a stunning sprint finish she claimed the second spot. “It was really, really hard, but of course the others experienced pain as well. After the first kilometers on the run I got into my […]
London Triathlon Joins Challenge Family
The world’s biggest city centre triathlon, the London Triathlon, has become part of the Challenge Family. The event, which takes place in the capital on 6 August 2023, will now have a new look as it becomes Challenge London. The partnership between organisers LimeLight Sports Club and Challenge Family will see the rebranded event become […]
[VIDEO] The Championship winner India Lee: ‘You work very hard for something, so when it goes well it’s really satisfying’
Last weekend, Britain’s India Lee won The Championship. Already very early in the race she was perfectly in the mix and after a great performance she was able to add this victory to her record. Did you miss the after-race interview with her? Enjoy the beautiful words of champion Lee!
Hug and Wilms take Wins at Challenge St Pölten
Lotte Wilms (NED) and Tom Hug (SUI) are the winners of the Challenge St. Pölten 2023. Hug beat the competition on the run course, while Wilms celebrated a start-finish victory. 1,100 age group athletes from 33 nations completed the middle distance in St. Pölten in good weather and a great atmosphere along the whole course.. […]
Margirier and Lee crowned Champions of The Championship 2023
Spectacular racing and new course records marked the sixth edition of The Championship with faultless racing from Mathis Margirier (FRA) and India Lee (GBR) earning them ultimate Challenge Family titles in 3:31:29 and 3:58:29 respectively, both breaking the course records previously held by Florian Angert (2021) and Lucy Charles Barclay (2019). With unseasonably cold weather […]
A Celebration of Triathlon at Day One of The Championship
Day one of The Championship 2023 saw triathlon celebrated across all ages, distances and abilities at the x-bionic sphere in Šamorín. Not only were the Slovak Championships decided over the Sprint and Olympic distance, but Special Olympics celebrated their largest global triathlon event, and hundreds started their triathlon careers in the Try-athlon and the Kids’ […]