‘The magic of Tyrol: Pletzer Resorts as delightful epicenter for Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee’
“After our visit to Das Walchsee Hotel, at least we know one thing for sure. We have been to many, many races around the world in recent years, but nowhere is the scenery as breathtakingly beautiful as at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee. The luxury you can experience as an athlete by staying at Das Walchsee Hotel – […]
Challenge Roth Champion Daniela Ryf joins Red Bull’s Mind Set Win podcast
On episode 16 of Red Bull’s Mind Set Win podcast, host Kate Courtney is joined by one of the greatest athletes of all time, Daniela Ryf. The Swiss triathlete is a five-time world champion and also just beat the 12 year old world best time of Chrissie Wellington at Challenge Roth by almost 10 minutes. A […]
Magnus Ditlev, Daniela Ryf and Anne Haug push into top five Challenge Family World Bonus
After a spectacular Challenge Roth – in which world records were smashed – the top five of the Challenge Family World bonus has changed quite a bit. Among others, Roth winners Magnus Ditlev and Daniela Ryf have entered the top five of the standings, as well as runner-up Anne Haug. Incidentally, it is still Mathis […]
Jesper Svensson and Antony Costes head-to-head at Challenge Vansbro
In beautiful Sweden, Challenge Vansbro will take place this Saturday. In the men’s race, Frenchman Antony Costes and defending champion Jesper Svensson (SWE) appear to be the biggest favourites for the overall victory, while in the women’s race, most eyes will likely be on Switzerland’s Melanie Baumann. Costes could use a win after failing to […]
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee promises fireworks this weekend
This Sunday, Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee will take place with exciting racing promised in the men’s and women’s races, both featuring deep fields, including defending champion Frederic Funk. As a local, Funk knows the race like no other: he regularly trains on the alpine course as he lives just a stone’s throw away. With already two wins […]
Record day in Roth
It was a day of superlatives at DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep: Magnus Ditlev (DEN) defended his title in a new world best time of 7:24:40, Daniela Ryf (SUI) beat the twelve year old world best time of Chrissie Wellington by almost ten minutes. In addition, there were record crowds with around 300,000 spectators […]
Instagram poll: these are your favorites for the win at Datev Challenge Roth
With a stellar field preparing for tomorrow’s Datev Challenge Roth Powered by Hep a world record might be needed to take the win tomorrow. Triathlon media is previewing on the race and discuss who they think are the biggest favorites for victory. We asked you yourselves – via a poll on Instagram – and you […]
Look at these lovebirds…..getting married and racing in Roth!
It’s not only about five world champions – and many more world-class athletes – racing Datev Challenge Roth powered by hep: it’s about much more. Just a feel good picture for you: these athletes from Germany are ready to have the best weekend ever! Today – Friday 23 June – they will marry in Roth […]
A world record will be needed to win!
DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep 2023 – one race, one day with some of the best men and women in the sport, alongside 5,000 age groupers. Here’s what the top seeds had to say at today’s press conference: Chelsea Sodaro – USA“What I hear is that you’re not a proper triathlete until you race […]
Five world champions in the race for the Roth crown
On 25 June 2023, five Hawaii champions – Patrick Lange, Anne Haug, Sebastian Kienle, Daniela Ryf and Chelsea Sodaro – will compete in Roth. Include Magnus Ditlev, Andi Dreitz and Nils Frommhold and seven athletes who have already stood at the top of the Roth podium will lead the world-class field. In addition, Laura Philipp […]
81 years old and completing the Comrades Marathon (90km): impressive!
We just read a very impressive story on Triathlon Today: 81-year-old Johannes Maros Mosehla completed the Comrades Marathon. The Comrades Marathon is a world-famous ultrarun over 90 kilometers – including lots of altimeters – and is considered one of the toughest events in the world. The pace Johannes Maros Mosehla ran: 6:28 minutes per kilometer. […]
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 […]