Gustav Iden Confirms Start at The Championship
It’s race week for The Championship and it has kicked off with confirmation Gustav Iden will line up this Sunday, 22 May to take on an already strong field of the world’s leading athletes at the x-bionic® sphere in Šamorín, Slovakia. Iden, currently at number two in the PTO rankings, joins a 50-strong international pro […]
Close Racing at Inaugural Challenge Malta with Wins for Heldoorn and Thoes
The day dawned to perfect conditions at the Challenge Malta today which saw Niek Heldoorn (NED) take the win with just 1:02 minutes separating the top three men. In the women’s race, Svenja Thoes (DEU) posted a strong half marathon to reach the top of the podium, both making history as the inaugural winners of […]
Welcome to the Challenge Family, Challenge Montpellier!
There is a new long distance race on the race calendar with today’s announcement of Challenge Montpellier on 7 May 2023. The latest member of the Challenge Family will take in 226km of some of the most striking rural and urban landscapes of southern France and also feature one of the few single-lap 180km bike […]
Pro Athletes Prepare for Inaugural Challenge Malta
The first edition of a race is always exciting; with the pros battling it out for the prestige of the inaugural title. Challenge Malta – which takes place for the first time this Sunday 15 May – is no exception with an international field of professional athletes toeing the starting line. In the men’s race, […]
The Battle Lines are Drawn for The Championship 2022
Over 1,000 athletes from 40 nations will race for the ultimate title in the Challenge Family series on Sunday 22 May at The Championship, in Šamorín, Slovakia. Both current champions, Lucy Buckingham (GBR) and Florian Angert (DEU), are returning to defend their titles. An already stacked field has, in recent days, seen the addition of […]
The Championship Confirms Free Livestream in Partnership with Triathlon Today
The Championship, the flagship event of Challenge Family taking place on 22 May and featuring many of the world’s best athletes, will broadcast for free and in full via a live stream provided by Triathlon Today. As last year, O2 TV Production will be responsible for the production of the live stream allowing triathlon enthusiasts […]
Pallant-Browne Takes Emphatic Win and Steger Makes It Two in a Row at Challenge Riccione
Near perfect conditions greeted over 1,200 athletes at Challenge Riccione on Italy’s Adriatic Coast today with Thomas Steger (AUT) successfully defending his title to make it two in a row in 3:37:40 and Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) taking a convincing win in 3:56:50. While Steger led out of the water, it was soon Mattia Ceccarelli (ITA) […]
Race Preparation Tips from Challenge Tri Camp
Race season is kicking off!! We are almost into May and already some big races have taken place and with The Championship along with other high profile races coming up over the next few months it is time to start thinking about your own big race and that all important race preparation. Below is some […]
Thomas Steger to Defend Title at Challenge Riccione, Emma Pallant-Browne Favourite in Women’s Race
After his thrilling victory last year, when he passed Spaniard Pablo Gonzalez Dapena in the last kilometres, Thomas Steger returns this Sunday to defend his title at Challenge Riccione. The Austrian athlete will face a strong pro field, promising an exciting battle. A competitive race is also expected in the women’s field, with Emma Pallant-Browne, […]
Noodt and Perez Sala take wins at Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria
Stunning wins from Mika Noodt (DEU) and Sara Perez Sala (ESP) marked this weekend’s Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria in a day that was not without its surprises. In the men’s race, Andrea Salvisberg (SUI) led out of the water in 25:28, just two seconds ahead of British Olympic double medalist, Jonathan Brownlee and 21-year-old newcomer […]
Angert and Buckingham to Defend The Championship Titles
Exactly one month out from the race, Florian Angert (DEU) and Lucy Buckingham (GBR) have both confirmed they will face a tough, yet exciting, challenge on 22 May when they defend their titles at Challenge Family The Championship, hoping to repeat their success at the flagship event in Samorin. The Championship will again take place […]
Inside the Win of Florian Angert, Champion of The Championship 2021
We take a look inside the win of the champion of The Championship 2021, Florian Angert, and what it took to get to the top of the podium, plus he has advice for those racing The Championship for the first time. Which race did you qualify at for The Championship 2021?Challenge Heilbronn 2019 How did […]
Interview with Champion of The Championship 2021, Lucy Buckingham
We caught up with champion of The Championship 2021, Lucy Buckingham (Hall), to discover her key tips for the course, training advice and what helped her take the win… Which race did you qualify at for The Championship 2021?Challenge Gdańsk in June, just a couple of months before The Championship. I finished second. How did […]
The Championship Confirms €100k Prize Purse
Challenge Family The Championship has confirmed it has doubled the 2021 prize purse for the middle distance event and the world’s top professional athletes will compete for a share of a €100k prize purse on 22 May. In addition, the male and female champions will receive a week’s accommodation for two at the x-bionic stratosphere, […]
Challenge Taiwan – Always Better Together
Under the banner, ‘Always Better Together’, Challenge Taiwan is preparing for its 10th anniversary. On 23 April, Challenge Taiwan, Asia’s largest triathlon, will take place with over 7,000 participants taking over both the middle and long distance, as well as numerous side events. Challenge Taiwan will take place in Taitung, ‘the home of the sun’. […]
Challenge Sanremo Course Confirmed and Entries Open
The wait is nearly over! From Monday 11 April, athletes from all over the world can register for the first edition of Challenge Sanremo via the official event website – www.challenge-sanremo.com. In addition, the courses have now been confirmed for both the middle and sprint distance events that will take place during the weekend of […]
Pro Athlete World Bonus Update
While it’s early days with only four qualifying races for the Challenge Family World Bonus to date, there is no change at the top of the men’s table following last weekend’s OTSO Challenge Salou. Sam Long continues his lead with 500 points while Kristian Høgenhaug’s win at Salou has put him straight in at second, […]
Langridge and Høgenhaug Take Victory at a Thrilling European Season Opener at OTSO Challenge Salou
It was an exciting day of racing at OTSO Challenge Salou with the race undecided until the final kilometres in both the men’s and women’s race. In the end it was Kristian Høgenhaug (DEN) who took the victory in 3:24:07 while Fenella Langridge (GBR) dominated the run in the women to win in 3:50:41. While […]
Challenge Family Announces Challenge Sanremo on Italy’s Riviera
The Italian Riviera is the latest triathlon destination with today’s announcement of Challenge Sanremo on 25 September 2022. The newest addition to the Challenge Family will combine the spectacular terrain and culture of this renowned holiday destination with all the excitement of middle distance racing. The surrounding Italian landscapes and scenery are unforgettable with the […]
World’s Best Athletes will Meet at Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria Once Again
Last year there was already a battle of the giants and also this year some of the best professional athletes in the world come together in Gran Canaria to compete for victory: the race will be tough and the spectacle huge during Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria. The Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria Middle Distance race […]
Pro Interview: Thor Bendix Madsen
Thor Bendix Madsen is Danish professional triathlete who took his first win as a pro at last year’s Garmin Challenge Herning. Here he talks about coming back from serious injury not once, but twice, and the lessons adversity has taught him. First, can you explain to us, who is Thor Bendix Madsen?Of course, I am […]
Roth Announces Field of Champions
At the 20th Challenge event on 3 July, Roth will once again look forward to a world-class field in both the men’s and women’s races. With Patrick Lange, Anne Haug and Sebastian Kienle, three world champions and ROTH winners are returning to the Home of Triathlon. Despite two Ironman World Championships taking place this year, […]
Sam Long strikes again with victory inaugural Challenge Puerto Varas, Haley Chura finished it off during the run
After a nice win in Miami last week, there was success again for Sam Long today: the American top athlete just won the first edition of Challenge Puerto Varas. He did this with overwhelming force, by moving into the lead during the bike and not letting this slip away. In the women’s race, Haley Chura […]
Eyes on the Prize: OTSO Challenge Salou Ready to Welcome Over 80 Pro Athletes
In 2021, OTSO Challenge Salou was one of the last races of the year and when Lisa Norden won the race, the Swedish pro athlete immediately proclaimed she would return. Now, in 2022, she is putting her money where her mouth is and will do everything she can to defend her title in less than […]
Tim van Berkel and Amelia Watkinson Take Wins at Challenge Shepparton
After a day of chasing, Amelia Watkinson took a thrilling win at Challenge Shepparton today in 4:08:38 while Tim van Berkel dominated from the half way point on the bike to take the men’s title in 3:46:19. The day dawned with near perfect conditions for one of Australia’s most renowned open water swims and it […]
Statement Regarding Russian and Belarusian Athletes at Challenge Family Events
Challenge Family continues to be shocked and dismayed by the war in Ukraine and our thoughts are with all those experiencing extreme suffering due to the actions of the Russian government. The International Olympic Committee and World Triathlon have issued an explicit recommendation to exclude athletes from Russia and Belarus from international sporting events and […]
Challenge Family Announces Partnership with RemoteRacing
If you can’t get to the race, let the race come to you – that’s the philosophy behind the new multi-year partnership between Challenge Family and RemoteRacing announced today, extending racing and training opportunities for athletes around the world. The partnership will allow athletes anywhere in the world to compete against those racing at Challenge […]
Inaugural Challenge Puerto Varas Promises Fireworks with Superb Field of Pro Athletes
With less than a month to go until the first edition of Challenge Puerto Varas, Chile is gearing up for a true triathlon spectacle. This inaugural event will have some world-class athletes racing for gold with an exciting race expected.In the men’s race, we can expect the most from Sam Long and Matt Hanson. The […]
Challenge Family and Zone3 Announce Global Partnership
Challenge Family has announced a multi-year worldwide partnership with leading triathlon brand, Zone3. As Challenge Family’s Global Swim Partner, Zone3 will also support a number of individual Challenge Family races around the world as swim course partner, providing age group athletes with access to Zone3’s high-performing full wetsuit range. “Our focus is always on what is best […]
Wahoo launches two new products: Kickr Rollr and Powerlink Zero
Great news for triathletes: our Global Partner Wahoo has some huge news this week and launched not one, but two brand new products. The most important product – at least as far as we’re concerned – is the Kickr Rollr, an all-new smart trainer on which you can complete your indoor workouts perfectly. According to […]
Challenge Family Statement on Challenge Moscow
Challenge Family condemns the actions of the Russian government and the violence and suffering they are inflicting on the people of Ukraine. It is, of course, untenable to organise an international sporting event in Russia in the current circumstances. Our local team in Moscow is as against the invasion as we are and we will […]
The Benefits of a Training Camp
There are some really obvious benefits from going on a triathlon training camp which most of us would think about when booking one…a warmer climate, a break from work, more time to train and getting some miles in the legs. All of these are very true but there are many other mental and physical advantages […]
Challenge Shepparton Confirms Top Australian Pro Field
With just under a month until race day, Challenge Shepparton has confirmed a top Australian pro field lining up alongside the age groupers on 13 March. Women’s defending champion, Ellie Salthouse returns, along with Grace Thek and Renée Kiley, but Amelia Watkinson (NZL) and Lotte Wilms (NED) will also have their eyes on the top […]
Inaugural Challenge Family/ROUVY Race Set to Launch This Weekend
The first virtual Challenge Family race will take place this Saturday, 19 February, on the iconic Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka course in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Hayden Wilde, the Olympic bronze medalist in Tokyo and Rebecca Clarke, a top Kiwi pro, will wait to be challenged by anyone from around the world. Using ROUVY’s real-life […]
Valentine’s Day 2022
❤️ It’s Valentine’s Day! ❤️ How better to celebrate your love than doing a triathlon together! To help you on your way, everyone who enters one of the following Challenge Family races on 14 February 2022 will be emailed a 25% off code for a second entry for the same race so you can race […]