Norden and Chartier Dominate at Challenge Salou
CHALLENGESALOU 2021 didn’t start as planned with high winds causing the cancellation of the Sailfish Swim for safety reasons but it didn’t make the middle distance race along the shores of the Mediterranean any less exciting with Collin Chartier (USA) and Lisa Norden (SWE) taking the wins. With the race a duathlon and the start […]
Challenge Family Race Awards Return for 2021
2021 sees the return of the CHALLENGEFAMILY Race Awards which were established in 2019 to reward the race organisers, volunteers and all the people who put on memorable CHALLENGEFAMILY races around the globe each year. This year has been one of the most testing in the history of the global triathlon series with many races […]
Strong International Field Takes on Challenge Salou
It’s a battle of the nations this weekend at CHALLENGESALOU. A 40-strong pro field from 14 nations will line up on the shores of the Mediterranean alongside over 500 age group athletes to take on the sixth edition of the 113km Costa Daurada race.In the men’s field, will it be the battle of the Kiwis with […]
Høgenhaug and de Vries Crowned World Champions at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
Records fell and world champions were crowned at CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM in the World Triathlon Long Distance World Championships. In a race in which almost all records were broken – bike records, run records and course records were crushed – Kristian Høgenhaug (DEN) and Sarissa de Vries (NED) were crowned Long Distance World Champions. The 2021 World […]
Thor Benix Madsen and Lisa Gerss Triumph at Garmin Challenge Herning
It was a home win in the men’s field at Garmin CHALLENGEHERNING with Thor Benix Madsen taking the win a clear two minutes ahead of main rival, Boris Stein of Germany. In the women’s race it was a much closer battle with Lisa Gerss just 30 seconds ahead of Julie Aspesletten of Norway. The men’s […]
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam prepares for 2021 World Triathlon Long Distance Championships
On Sunday there’s a lot at stake at CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM: athletes from all over the world will compete for the 2021 World Triathlon Long Distance Championships. The second oldest race in the world will host the World Championships Long Distance and World Championships Aquabike, attracting plenty of world-class athletes. The men’s race, which starts on Sunday […]
Denmark ready for Garmin Challenge Herning, small pro field but excitement and fast times expected
Next Saturday Denmark will ‘breathe triathlon’, as Garmin CHALLENGEHERNING takes place. With a beautiful and especially fast course, lightning times are expected in both the pro and the age group races. The pro race will not have a very large start list with pro athletes due to COVID 19 measures, but it does not make […]
Patrick Lange and Anne Haug win DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep
Patrick Lange and Anne Haug are the winners of this year’s DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep, held today under COVID restrictions with a reduced field but perfect race conditions in the triathlon stronghold of Roth. Lange, the 2018 world champion, won a very exciting men’s race at his premiere in Roth after an outstanding […]
World Champions Meet at DATEV Challenge Roth
After a long wait, DATEV CHALLENGEROTH powered by hep will finally take place on Sunday with a world-class field – one of the best of this year’s triathlon season. With Anne Haug, Sebastian Kienle and Patrick Lange, there are three world champions in the triathlon dream factory. The duel between the two Kona winners Sebastian […]
Angert and Hall take the ultimate victories at The Championship
In a weekend that will forever go down in triathlon history and a day that will be remembered for blisteringly fast bike speeds, Florian Angert (DEU) and Lucy Hall (GBR) took the wins at the fourth edition of CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP. Following the ground-breaking The Collins Cup on the Saturday, today the attention turned to THECHAMPIONSHIP […]
Team Europe strikes during first Collins Cup and lives up to favourites role
Whether it was the great performance of Taylor Knibb, who left Daniela Ryf and Teresa Adam far behind, or Lucy Charles who showed no one less than Katie Zaferes and Paula Findlay that Europe was all about earning as many points as possible, or the sometimes nasty crashes like those of Holly Lawrence and Lionel […]
Duathlon at Davos
The weather once again thwarted CHALLENGEDAVOS organizers’ plans and the swim was unable to take place due to cold temperatures. This meant the middle distance athletes took on a duathlon starting with a 4km run followed by a 54km bike over the Flüelapass and a final half marathon. In the women’s category, Nicola Spirig prevailed with a convincing […]
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 […]