Challenge Family and ROUVY Host Indoor Training Camp
As the Northern Hemisphere days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, Challenge Family and ROUVY have prepared an indoor training camp, using the most realistic virtual riding experience, available on three spectacular Challenge Family bike courses. Triathletes can look forward to a moderate intensity and fun programme along with great gear prizes and the […]
Victories for Gregory Barnaby and Emma Bilham at the Inaugural Challenge Sanremo
The ability to tackle brutal climbs and be fearless on the steep descents on Challenge Sanremo’s stunning but technical bike course proved the winning formula for Gregory Barnaby (ITA) and Emma Bilham (SUI) who took out the titles at today’s inaugural race on the Italian Riviera. The day started with a single lap 1.9km swim […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Challenge Sanremo
It will be a great sports party. From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September, the Riviera dei Fiori will welcome more than 700 triathletes on the occasion of the first edition of Challenge Sanremo, an international event that is part of the Challenge Family series which includes 30 events around the world. It starts on […]
Challenge Family and Turkish Triathlon Federation Announce Partnership
Challenge Family and the Turkish Triathlon Federation today confirmed the signing of a multi-year agreement that heralds the global triathlon series’ expansion into the region and marks a significant step forward in the continued development of Turkish Triathlon. The agreement was signed at Challenge Family head office in The Netherlands by Turkish Triathlon Federation President, […]
Inaugural Challenge Sanremo Attracts 48-Strong International Pro Field to Italian Riviera
With only a few races so far this year due to injury, Pablo Dapena González (ESP) is lining up fit and ready to race next Sunday, 25 September as the top seed at the first edition of Challenge Sanremo on the Italian Riviera. Among the women, most eyes are likely to be on Lucy Byram (GBR). Both […]
Long’s Challenge Family World Bonus Lead Under Threat Following Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
Can Sam Long hold onto his lead in the Challenge Family’s US$125k Pro Athlete World Bonus? Following Niek Heldoorn’s second place at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam at the weekend, Long is in danger of losing his season-long lead and a US$25k payout. Heldoorn’s performance at the European Triathlon Long Distance Championships catapulted him up into second place […]
Spectacular day at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam crowns Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff European Triathlon Long Distance Champions
A so-called sufferfest; that’s what Challenge Almere-Amsterdam turned into. From flat tires, to mechanical issues and athletes blowing themselves up when pushing against the wind during the bike. Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff were not having any of it, though. Both athletes (Lindars from Great-Britain and Wolff from Germany) blasted to strong wins, not only […]
Spectacular day at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam crowns Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff European Champions Long Distance
A so-called sufferfest; that’s what Challenge Almere-Amsterdam turned into. From flat tires, to mechanical issues and athletes blowing themselves up when pushing against the wind during the bike part. Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff were not having any of it, though. Both athletes (Lindars from Great-Britain and Wolff from Germany) blasted to strong wins, not […]
Close Battles Expected at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam: European Titles at Stake in Oldest European Long Distance Race
Will it be Thomas Steger (AUT), Lukasz Wojt (GER), Kieran Lindars (GBR) or Tomas Renc (CZE) who returns home with the European Triathlon Long Distance title after Challenge Almere-Amsterdam this Saturday? Eyes are also on a number of Dutch favourites, including Evert Scheltinga, Milan Brons, Tristan Olij, Niek Heldoorn and Tom Oosterdijk. Andrew Starykowicz (USA) […]
New Swim Course for Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
With the aim of being the best middle distance triathlon in Europe, the team at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca work each year, listening to the athletes, conducting and analysing post-race surveys, receiving feedback and advice from the pros, and constantly searching for new opportunities to grow the event. For this reason they have taken the decision to […]
No Wetsuit, No Problem!
We love being in a wetsuit, but there are times when you can’t wear one, especially with the latest heatwaves we’ve been experiencing. Some triathlons feature a non-wetsuit swim, meaning you can’t wear a wetsuit as the water is too warm. Outside of competing, sometimes it’s just too hot to be wearing a wetsuit, but […]
Finnish National Champs Decided at Challenge Turku
Challenge Turku hosted a memorable race weekend in Finland’s oldest city! Day one kicked off with the Junior Challenge race and first off the blocks was the child + adult race. Next up was the Finnish Youth Championship (U19, U17 and U15) Super Sprint race which also provided an opportunity for age groupers and those […]
Challenge Family Partners with TrainingPeaks
Challenge Family and TrainingPeaks today announced a global partnership to help athletes of all abilities achieve their peak race condition for Challenge Family events around the world. The partnership further highlights Challenge Family’s commitment to the athlete journey throughout the year, from registration to race day. TrainingPeaks is the global leader in providing expert instruction […]
Finland Ready for Challenge Turku
Challenge Turku is all set to host the Finnish National Championships on 31 July as over 700 athletes line up to take on the central city course at this popular middle distance triathlon. The weekend includes sprint, junior and Challenge4All events for all the family before finishing with the flagship middle distance race on the […]
Long Extends His Challenge Family World Bonus Lead and Langridge Moves Up to Top Spot
Recent racing at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, Challenge Vansbro and DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep has shaken things up in the US$125k Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus with the big mover, Fenella Langridge, taking the top spot in the women’s rankings after her second place in Roth. With 900 points, she has a clear lead […]
Magnus Ditlev and Anne Haug Take Wins at Roth 20th Anniversary Edition
After an extremely exciting and fast race, the young Dane Magnus Ditlev won DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep, after world champion Jan Frodeno had to drop out after 3km on the marathon after a strong swim and bike. With his stunning time of 7:35:48, Ditlev missed Jan Frodeno’s course record from 2016 by just […]
Svensson and Lee Take Inaugural Titles at Challenge Vansbro
Finally, we got to see the pro-triathletes race in beautiful Vansbro, a small unpolished diamond in Sweden. We have been longing for two years for Challenge Vansbro, and finally it happened. It was a tight fight in the woman’s field between Sara Svensk and India Lee. India took first, after a solid swim and bike […]
What the Athletes Said: DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep Press Conference
The who’s who of triathlon is lining up this Sunday at DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep. Here’s what the top athletes had to say at today’s press conference.Cameron Brown (NZL)“I had to come back for the 20th anniversary – I was 29 when I finished second in 2002 and I’m now 50 and still […]
Pure World Class at the Triathlon Party of the Year
This elite field is second to none: 3 July will be the ultimate sports spectacle for triathlon fans at the largest long-distance triathlon in the world. In the historically strong starting field, three world champions are on the start line with Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Patrick Lange. Also among the title contenders are Sam […]
Historic Win for Kumhofer and Successful Title Defence by Funk at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
A spectacular day’s racing at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee saw Frederic Funk (DEU) and Simone Kumhofer (AUT) take victories but they had to work hard for it with plenty of exciting battles in both the men’s and women’s races during the long, hot day. For Funk it was the successful defence of his title and for Kumhofer, […]
Lisa Norden, Sara Svensk and India Lee Favourites at Inaugural Challenge Vansbro
Winning the first edition of a new race is always high on the wish list of top athletes and, in the case of Lisa Norden and Sara Svensk that will probably be a little bit extra in the case of Challenge Vansbro. After all, they will be competing for the win in their home country, […]
Defending Champion Frederic Funk Can Expect a Tough Battle at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
Last year Frederic Funk became European Middle Distance Champion at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee and the German pro athlete from the Erdinger Active Team will race again this Sunday to get back on the top step of the podium. It won’t be an easy battle because his compatriot Florian Angert will be at the start as well […]
Countdown to Challenge Sanremo
On the important date of 100 days to the event, the first edition of Challenge Sanremo was officially presented. The “Sala Giunta” of the Municipality of Sanremo hosted the event that marks the start of the countdown of the event that will take place on the Riviera, on 23, 24 and 25 September. One hundred […]
Wins for Dapena Gonzalez and Santimaria at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk
It was his first race in nine months following injury but Pablo Dapena Gonzalez (ESP) is back, taking victory at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk today while Margie Santimaria (ITA) took her first professional middle distance win of her career in convincing fashion. It was a three-man race from start to finish with Kacper Stępniak (POL) exiting […]
Aaron Royle and Lucy Byram take the win at first, epic edition of Challenge Wales
It was quite cold, the wind was blowing strong and the course was tough: all this made the first edition of Challenge Wales heroic and immediately a race to remember. The victory went to the Australian Aaron Royle and British Lucy Byram. The start of Challenge Wales was at 11:00 CEST and in the men’s […]
Pablo Gonzalez Dapena Adds Lustre to Already Shining Field at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk
This Sunday, 19 June, it’s time for the second edition of Lotto Challenge Gdańsk. Last year James Teagle and Sarissa de Vries won the race, but this year the Spaniard Pablo Gonzalez Dapena seems to be the biggest favourite for the victory. Still, the race will undoubtedly be exciting, if only because it is still […]
Challenges Wales ready for its inaugural edition, pro athletes ready to rock
With James Teagle, Sam Wade, Tom Davis, Reece Barclay plus Australian Olympian, Aaron Royle, and almost twenty other strong professional athletes on the start line, Challenge Wales is preparing for its first edition. This Saturday, 18 June, it’s showtime over the middle distance and an exciting battle is expected. Challenge Wales will undoubtedly offer great […]
Costes and Diederiks Dominate ‘The Muur’ and Take Wins at Skoda Challenge Geraardsbergen
Antony Costes (FRA) and Diede Diederiks (NED) showed today it would take more than the infamous Le Muur to beat them as they took victory at Skoda Challenge Geraardsbergen today in 3:57:42 and 4:27:53 respectively. In the men’s race, Pamphiel Pareyn (BEL) exited the water first in 22:39, but it was Heemeryck who was first […]
Jan Frodeno Celebrates Comeback in Roth
So many triathlon fans have longed for it, now it’s becoming a reality. Jan Frodeno is returning to the major long-distance triathlon stage on 3 July after suffering an achilles tendon injury. For his comeback, the multiple world champion has chosen DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep, the largest long-distance triathlon in the world. After […]
A Sell-Out Field at Skoda Challenge Geraardsbergen
Over 1,100 triathletes will descend on Belgium on Sunday 12 June and take on the famous cobblestones of Skoda Challenge Geraardsbergen in a sell-out event. This middle distance triathlon is renowned for the Muur van Geraardsbergen, a 1km steep cobblestoned climb over 91 vertical metres and an average gradient of 7.8%, that cyclists must tackle […]
Virtual Challenge Family’s Month of Iconic Races to Pre-Ride on ROUVY
Challenge Family and ROUVY announce a month full of Challenge Family virtual races in various iconic locations. Roth, Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, St Polten, Wales and Gunsan-Saemangeum are all available as prep-rides for the official races. Those athletes, racing outdoors, have a great opportunity to train for their bike leg in advance, while the rest of the international […]
Mann Takes First Professional Win and Buckingham Dominates at Challenge St Pölten
Perfect conditions dawned for the second edition of Challenge St Pölten where Nicholas Mann (DEU) took his first professional win over the middle distance at just 22 years of age, confirming the strong future ahead of him in long distance racing. In the women’s race, Lucy Buckingham (GBR) led from start to finish to take […]
Stratmann and Clavel Return to Challenge St Pölten, Women’s Race Promises Fireworks as Well
Note: since this article was written, both Stratmann and Clavel have had to withdraw due to illness. Dozens of professional athletes will be at the start at Challenge St Pölten this Sunday, 29 May. In the men’s race, most eyes will be on the Germans, Jan Stratmann and Maurice Clavel, who finished second and third […]
Iden and Perez Sala Crowned Champions of The Championship
An incredible day of racing at The Championship saw Gustav Iden (NOR) and Sara Perez Sala (ESP) crowned the Champions of The Championship 2022 on a day that tested with strong winds and high temperatures alongside a highly competitive field. Before the race, Iden was quick to downplay his form following his disappointing withdrawal from […]
What the Pros Said – The Championship Press Conference
Ten of the top seeds for Sunday’s The Championship gave an insight into their hopes for the race at today’s press conference, and with a field of this calibre, the fight for a share of the 100,000 euro prize purse was going to deliver a great day of triathlon they were all looking forward to. […]