Top athletes putting it all on the line for The Championship and expect tough race
After the Collins Cup tomorrow, world-class racing continues on Sunday 29 August with CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP. Also at the extraordinary x-bionic® sphere, many of the best athletes in the world will again compete for the win and during today’s press conference it became clear that they all expect a tough race. Someone who is going for […]
These are the Collins Cup battles, prepare for epic races!
No words needed, right? This Saturday it’s time for the inaugural Collins Cup and these are the battles just announced! We can prepare for some epic races! Race 1: Europe: Daniela Ryf USA: Taylor Knibb International: Teresa Adam Race 2: Europe: Lucy Charles USA: Katie Zaferes International: Paula Findlay Race 3: Europe: Anne Haug USA: […]
Challenge Family The Championship about to start: best Pro and Age Group athletes gather together
With the expo opening up in the coming days, several training sessions at the x-bionic® sphere and the first side-events taking place on Friday August 27, CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP is about to begin. Not only the best pro athletes in the world, but also the best age group athletes will gather to compete against each other […]
Nicola Spirig to Race at ‘Home’ at Challenge Davos
After last year’s big disappointment, when after only 2km into the bike CHALLENGEDAVOS had to be cancelled due to thunderstorms, all the lights are now on green for a spectacular race this weekend. In the pro race, it is Olympian Nicola Spirig who is the star attraction. Spirig is the favourite among the women, racing at […]
The Championship Live Stream Details Confirmed
Triathlons fans around the world can put 9:00am CEST on Sunday 29 August in their diary as CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP takes to Facebook Live, broadcasting the battle live between the world’s top athletes for a place on the prestigious podium.Viewers will watch all the action as it plays out across the men’s and women’s field at the unparalleled x-bionic® […]
Ultimate Alpine Training Playground with Challenge Family and Pletzer Resorts
CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced a partnership with the innovative Pletzer Resorts in the European Alps. The partnership will provide CHALLENGEFAMILY athletes with quality training opportunities at five sports-orientated hotels which combine the three pillars of movement, regeneration and nutrition for a sustainable, active and healthy lifestyle. “When engaging with partners, we always look for those with […]
Battle of the Titans Expected in Samorin
In two weeks, all eyes will be on Samorin, Slovakia with CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP and the inaugural Collins Cup when the best athletes in the world convene to race the two events. Over 50 pro athletes from 20 nations will contest the prestigious THECHAMPIONSHIP title. In the men’s race, we can expect a lot from Frederic […]
Challenge Moscow ready for debut this weekend
Hundreds of athletes will enjoy the first edition of CHALLENGEMOSCOW this weekend. With several side-events it will be a well-filled programme and Sunday 18 August is all about the middle distance in which athletes will cover a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike and 21.1km run. This is the first time in CHALLENGEFAMILY’s history that racing will take […]
“Good things take time”: Challenge Davos reigning champion, Pieter Heemeryck
Pieter Heemeryck has been on the podium at every CHALLENGEDAVOS and loves the iconic alpine event. In 2019, he won no less than five CHALLENGEFAMILY races, including Davos, winning the CHALLENGEFAMILY Pro World Bonus for that year. However, since then injury has prevented more good performances, but now Heemeryck is back on track. “I’m training […]
The Championship – “An Event for the Athlete”: Sebastian Kienle
Sebastian Kienle on Challenge Family The Championship: “You feel this is an event for the athlete.” Sebastian Kienle, former world champion and THECHAMPIONSHIP defending champion, has had a crazy year. On the one hand a difficult year because of a persistent injury he had to deal with, on the other a wonderful year because he […]
Challenge Family and Anfi Group announce partnership
The training ground of Gran Canaria has just got even more accessible for triathletes with today’s announcement of a partnership between the island’s leading resort operator, Anfi Group, and CHALLENGEFAMILY. Anfi Group owns two resorts in the south west of the island – Anfi del Mar is a tropical sanctuary of peace and tranquility with […]
Challenge Turku: triathlon plays main role in Finland this weekend
With Saturday’s Junior Challenge, Sprint Distance, Challenge4All and Sunday’s Middle Distance as the main events, Finland will be hosting CHALLENGETURKU this weekend. The race has no pro-athletes at the start due to COVID travel restrictions, but promises to be no less a spectacle. Age groupers can compete for a ticket to CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP in Samorin, […]
Predict the Olympic Podium Competition
Be in to win! Enter our ‘Predict the Podiums’ competition to predict the medal winners in each of the three events: Men’s – 26 July at 6:30am Women’s – 27 July at 6:30am Mixed Relay – 31 July at 7:30am and you could be in to win one of three entries to a CHALLENGEFAMILY race […]
Challenge Taiwan Launches Virtual Online Triathlon
You may not have a chance to compete in CHALLENGEFAMILY races abroad. Or during the off-season, it seems like there are no targets to strive for or goals to achieve. But we all know that being a triathlete “never stops improving”. From now on, no more excuses and it’s time to take on the world! […]
Important Travel Information for The Championship
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1626288049611{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We have had a number of enquires with regards to travel to Slovakia and the quarantine requirements on arrival. As of today, we can provide you with the following information: If you are fully vaccinated and received the last dose 14 days or more prior to arrival, no quarantine is required. However, […]
DATEV Challenge Roth launches exclusive shoe with Newton Running
Newton Running, the American running shoe company that has made a name for itself with its innovative running shoe technologies promoting a natural, healthier running form, is the new running shoe partner of DATEV CHALLENGEROTH powered by hep. This partnership further reinforces TEAMCHALLENGE’s focus on sustainability, as demonstrated by the exclusive, sustainable Roth shoe that […]
Star in Your Own Triathlon Movie!
CHALLENGEFAMILY athletes can have a unique, personalised memento of their day and achievements at some of our races thanks to CHALLENGEFAMILY‘s partnership with My Sport Film. As you compete, cameras around the course will capture you at key points, following your progress so it is only you, and no-one else, who is the star of […]
Legendary Bike Course Returns to Challenge Wanaka
New Zealand’s Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKA have announced the CHALLENGEWANAKA Half and Garth Barfoot Aquabike will return to the traditional bike course through Lake Wānaka township, past Lake Hāwea and loop back around by Wānaka Airport and scenic Mount Barker following a one year COVID-enforced hiatus. “We are sure a return to the traditional bike course […]
Frederic Funk and Nicola Spirig take resounding European Middle Distance titles
Frederic Funk and Nicola Spirig lived up to their role as favourites at the European Middle Distance Championships at CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE. Funk took the lead early on, was briefly joined by Ruben Zepuntke, but with a finish time of 3:36:56hr he was never in danger. Spirig also had an “easy” day at the office, as she […]
Exciting battles expected during European Championship Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, athletes see each other as favorites
It is not yet known who will be European Champion Middle Distance tomorrow, but it is certain that Nicola Spirig, Anne Haug, Frederic Funk, Thomas Steger and Giulio Molinari are among the favourites. During the press conference, however, they mostly pointed at each other when asked who they thought would win the race tomorrow. Haug […]
Family and Friends Interview: Anna Weinhardt
Ahead of this weekend’s CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE, we had the chance to interview one of this year’s participants, Anna Weinhardt, 28-year-old, from Hungary, working full-time and president of the local club. We talked about why she started triathlon, what she likes about the sport, motivation, what she looks the most forward to and of course her goals […]
European titles claimed after powerful and fast Aquathlon Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
In the beautiful surroundings of Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee – despite the odd fall of rain – Italy’s Michele Bortolomedi and Bianca Seregni have taken the European Aquathlon titles. This was extra special for both athletes because, as U23 athletes, they also took the overall win over the elite athletes who were also at the start of the […]
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee ready to host European Championships Aquathlon, Middle Distance and Aquabike: spectacular battles expected in the mountains
Giulio Molinari, Ruedi Wild, Frederic Funk, Bart Aernouts, Thomas Steger, Ruben Zepunkte, Nicola Spirig, Anne Haug, Svenja Thoes, Lena Berlinger, Sara Perez Sala: these are just some of the pro athletes who could lay claim to the European Championship Middle Distance title this Sunday in the 2021 ETU Challenge Middle Distance Championships in Walchsee. The […]
Sarissa de Vries and James Teagle take the day at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk
James Teagle has claimed a strong win at the inaugural LOTTO CHALLENGEGDAŃSK in Poland. The Brit set off fast on the run and the rest of the men’s field could not come anywhere near him on the half marathon. Behind him an exciting battle between South Africa’s Matt Trautman and Spain’s Pablo Dapena Gonzalez, saw […]
Inaugural Lotto Challenge Gdansk attracts strong field of pro athletes: racing for first Polish win in years
After a few years of absence, CHALLENGEFAMILY returns to Poland this weekend: LOTTOCHALLENGEGDANSK is on the program. This race will undoubtedly be exciting, given the strong field of pro athletes in both the men and women’s race. In the men’s race, most eyes will likely be on Pablo Gonzalez Dapena. The Spaniard participated in several […]
Challenge Family launches renewed ‘Challenge Family App’
Athletes and spectators can download the renewed Challenge Family App – which is created in conjunction with Active.com – in the Apple AppStore and Google Play Store. This app offers a clear overview of all races and provides specific race information with just a click of a button. “Not only during our races, but also […]
Challenge North America announces new approach for USA Endurance market
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA, known for production of triathlon festivals such as CHALLENGEDAYTONA® and CHALLENGEMIAMI®, recently announced its rebrand to CLASH – an endurance sports brand. At its core, CLASH offers professional and age-group races as part of family-friendly festivals at iconic destinations. In addition, CLASH will offer a wide variety of endurance sports […]
Frederic Funk prevails at Challenge St. Pölten, Anne Haug strikes after thrilling run
It was a wonderful day in Austria for Frederic Funk, as he won CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN with overwhelming force. In the women’s race it was insanely exciting since it was Anne Haug who managed to overtake Imogen Simmonds in the last two hundred meters and therefore managed to win. Overall the pro race was characterized by battles, […]
Challenge St. Pölten: over hundred pro athletes compete for the win
With more than a hundred professional athletes at the start, CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN is gearing up for a spectacular race this weekend in which it is difficult to predict who will win. One thing is for sure: with all these athletes at the start, we can count on an exciting battle and fast times for sure. In […]
New title sponsor Lotto Challenge Gdansk, which will take place with extra measures for safety
On Sunday 20 June, Gdansk – a Polish city that almost breathes triathlon – will be the scene of the inaugural LOTTO CHALLENGEGDANSK. LOTTO has become the brand new Title Partner of CHALLENGEGDANSK. Apart from this new sponsor, it is great news that this first edition of the event will take place, due to some […]
Challenge Family partners up with Ship To Cycle as worldwide Official Bike Carrier
CHALLENGEFAMILY has entered into a new partnership with Ship To Cycle, which thus becomes the organization’s worldwide and official Bike Carrier partner. “We want athletes to always have the opportunity to participate in our races around the world and like to make the travel involved as easy as possible.” Ship To Cycle is a ‘door […]
Outstanding Thomas Steger claims victory Challenge Riccione, Sarissa de Vries shows her power once again
After a thrilling final, Austrian Thomas Steger has just won CHALLENGERICCIONE. For a long time it looked as if Spain’s Pablo Gonzalez Dapena would win, but after an incredibly strong running part it was Steger who made the decision in the final kilometers. In the women’s race Sarissa de Vries won by a large margin: […]
Entire 2019 top-3 returns and meet serious competition for victory at Challenge Riccione
With the men’s top three of the previous edition – Mattia Ceccarelli, Thomas Steger and Frederic Funk – racing again, CHALLENGERICCIONE is preparing for a thrilling race. This Sunday it’s hammer time and not only the men, but also the women can count on a tough battle. One of the biggest favorites may be the […]
Challenge Taiwan celebrates tenth anniversary with Asia-Pacific Championship 2022
From fledgling event to race where thousands of athletes start each year. Last weekend was a big highlight when no less than six thousand athletes raced at CHALLENGETAIWAN and next year will be an extra big party, when the event celebrates its tenth anniversary. In honour of that anniversary the ASIA-PACIFICCHAMPIONSHIP moves to Taiwan next […]
Javier Gómez (ESP) and Romina Palacio Balena (ARG) fastest athletes Challenge Cancun
Under hot temperatures – it was already 32 degrees Celsius at 6.30 in the morning and the humidity was 96 percent – CHALLENGECANCUN was just won by Spain’s Javier Gómez and Argentina’s Romina Palacio Balena. Gómez lived up to his role as favourite, while Balena provided a wonderful surprise. It was Victor Benages who led […]