Challenge Cancun: ‘Working together with Soles4Souls for a more sustainable world’
After athletes donated used shoes and other race gear to Soles4Souls at ANFI CHALLENGEMOGAN-GRANCANARIA last weekend, they can do so again this coming weekend at CHALLENGECANCUN. Of course this weekend is all about the spectacular race in Mexico, and, together with Soles4Souls, CHALLENGEFAMILY continues to contribute to a better sustainability. CHALLENGEFAMILY organises dozens of triathlons […]
Challenge Cancun offers a race in paradise and a strong field of pro athletes
After wonderful races in Taiwan and Gran Canaria, CHALLENGEFAMILY is now gearing up for CHALLENGECANCUN. Racing under the Mexican sun, in crystal clear water and among a particularly strong field of participants: this Sunday, May 2, the action bursts loose. In the men’s field, the biggest favourite is undoubtedly the Spanish Javier Gómez, who also competed at […]
Nicola Spirig comes, sees and conquers at Challenge Gran Canaria
After an almost perfect race, Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig has just won ANFI CHALLENGEMOGAN-GRANCANARIA after 4:05:52 hr. She was in the lead almost from start to finish and therefore triumphed quite comfortably. The silver and bronze were for the Dutch Sarissa de Vries (+5:25) and Swedish Lisa Nordén (+5:51). During the swim it was Spanish Sara […]
Jan Frodeno dominates again, glorious win Challenge Gran Canaria: ‘I was suffering hard’
On a sunny and pretty hot Gran Canaria, Jan Frodeno showed once again – after his stunning victory at CHALLENGEMIAMI – that he is the best athlete of this generation. The German World Champion was in the leading group of ANFI CHALLENGEMOGAN-GRANCANARIA for a long time during the swim and bike, but made the difference […]
Update: Live stream for Anfi Challenge Mogan – Gran Canaria!
With a spectacular starting field featuring some of the best pros in the world – make sure to read our preview on the race here – we are guaranteed an exciting race at CHALLENGEGRANCANARIA tomorrow. Due to this stellar field we have worked as hard as possible to manage a live stream for the race […]
The world’s best athletes compete at Anfi Challenge Mogan – Gran Canaria
While there are some races getting underway again worldwide, coming weekend many eyes will be on Anfi CHALLENGEMOGAN-GRANCANARIA. An unprecedented battle between some of the best athletes will take place on the Spanish island. It seems that Jan Frodeno and Nicola Spirig are the biggest favourites for the win, but they will face a lot […]
Challenge Taiwan aims to share core values: ‘Love and developing triathlon’
With just a few days to go until CHALLENGETAIWAN – over six thousand athletes will start in Taitung this weekend – the local organization is looking forward to a spectacular race. Above all, they are looking forward to send a signal to the world. “Because of COVID-19, we have all come to understand more about […]
Registration Challenge Moscow opens today, around 90 days left until race day
Today is a special day for two reasons: first of all because it is around 90 days until the start of the first edition of CHALLENGEMOSCOW, but at the same time because this marks the moment we have reached the point where registrations for this iconic race in the Russian capital will be opened. Athletes […]
Challenge Geraardsbergen implements changes, anything to make race possible
In a year where everything is different than usual, the organization of CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN is doing its utmost to make the iconic race in Belgium go ahead. That’s why a number of necessary adjustments were made – such as a change in the course and a new finish location – so that athletes can look forward […]
Challenge Taiwan is ready to welcome over 6000 athletes: ‘Make your own story’
Where triathlons are struggling worldwide and many races are unfortunately cancelled, CHALLENGETAIWAN is all set to host a race for over six thousand athletes at the end of April (24-25, ed.). This will make the 2021 edition of the race even bigger than the one held late last year. The organization team has worked very […]
PTO partners with Challenge Gdansk on 20 June 2021
The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it has partnered with CHALLENGEGDANSK to provide a professional prize purse along with media and marketing support for the inaugural event on 20th June 2021. The PTO will provide an additional €13,000 to the existing prize purse of €19,000 along with media and marketing support to showcase the […]
Challenge Cancun: green light for the pearl of the Mexican Caribbean
CHALLENGECANCUN, in conjunction with the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council and the Municipality of Benito Juárez, announces the progress of the event’s second edition, slated to take place May 2, 2021. CHALLENGECANCUN, touted as the best medium-distance event in the Mexican Caribbean, has the privilege of announcing that after a year of uncertainty and date […]
Strong running Max Neumann wins Challenge Shepparton, Ellie Salthouse leads from start to finish
After a particularly strong race – and especially an impressive run – Max Neumann just won CHALLENGESHEPPARTON. In the women’s race, it was top favorite Ellie Salthouse who led the race from start to finish, eventually winning and thus winning her fourth race in a row. Despite a clear blue sky, the temperature at the […]
Signs are good for Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
Some positive news from Austria again, as CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE, which is the setting for this year’s Europe Triathlon Championships Middle Distance Aquabike and Aquathlon, has announced that the race is on course to take place on its original date: June 27. This is thanks to a comprehensive Covid-19 prevention concept that has been handed over to […]
Challenge Lisboa: ‘We look even more forward to September 25’
It is with great enthusiasm, passion and pleasure that CHALLENGELISBOA Race Director Gustavo Caraça and his team are looking forward to September 25. CHALLENGELISBOA is scheduled for that date, and according to Caraça it’s a nice goal for at least a thousand athletes. “For us and lots of athletes it’s a special period right now, because actually CHALLENGELISBOA […]
All eyes on Challenge Shepparton: top athletes will race for victory
With almost exclusively Australian and New Zealand athletes at the start of CHALLENGESHEPPARTON, there isn’t any fear being presented with a boring race. In both the men’s and women’s race, which will take place April 11, there is a strong field of pro athletes and there seem to be more than enough athletes who want […]
Edit: April Fools’ Day – Challenge Family to implement rolling start at all global events: ‘Let’s make our athlete’s life’s a little bit easier’
Edit: Sorry guys, this was just an April Fools’ Day joke! In this crazy time when almost all of us are struggling to complete our swim workouts – swimming pools are barely accessible or in many cases even inaccessible – we have asked ourselves how we can help our athletes a little bit. For lots […]
Challenge St Pölten can take place thanks to an extensive safety plan
With positive news the team around the CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN has addressed its athletes today. The race is planned to take place as scheduled on May 30, 2021. The safety of all involved has top priority. A comprehensive prevention concept, developed together with experts, ministries and the Austrian Triathlon Federation, should ensure a safe and smooth execution. […]
CHALLENGEFAMILY is looking for an experienced Project Manager Marketing & Communication
CHALLENGEFAMILY is the leading global triathlon festival race series. With over 34 races annually across 23 host countries, CHALLENGEFAMILY is the fastest growing mass endurance triathlon brand in the world. CHALLENGEFAMILY offers “events for everyone” with a “festival character,” so that everyone can share in the triathlon experience, from professionals to age-groupers. CHALLENGEFAMILY has offices […]
THE CHAMPIONSHIP postponed to August 29: ‘A weekend filled with spectacular races’
The past few months, the team behind CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP has done everything to make this event happen on the original date (May 23), but due to all the COVID19-measures which are still in place and the accompanying travel restrictions which thousands of athletes from all over the world have to deal with, the decision was […]
Jan Frodeno overpowers everyone at Challenge Miami, Jodie Stimpson beats favorites
With a world star like Jan Frodeno at the start of CHALLENGEMIAMI, all eyes were actually on the German world champion. He did not succumb to the pressure, more than lived up to his role as favorite and ultimately took the victory. In the women’s race, it wasn’t on paper favorites Lucy Charles and Paula […]
‘Strongest athletes will rise the top’ – Pro athletes excited to race ‘interesting’ Challenge Miami
It’s only one day to go for CHALLENGEMIAMI, preparing for a race with a stellar pro field competing on a 1.5km swim, 60.3km bike and 16.9km run course. Biggest battle is expected between triathlon icons Jan Frodeno (GER) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) at the men’s race and Lucy Charles (GBR) and Paula Findlay (CAN) at […]
Challenge Cape Town: ‘Race against extinction’
Challenge Cape Town strives to have most ecological and environmentally friendly race CHALLENGECAPETOWN is presenting a new partnership in their strive to raise awareness for climate change, poaching, large scale farming and related problems. “We take the concept of doing our bit to help reverse climate change and bring some harmony back on to the […]
CHALLENGEMIAMI® TO BE TELEVISED ON NBCSN
PRO RACE TELEVISED ON NBCSN, PRO & AGE GROUP RACES LIVESTREAMED ON FACEBOOK Miami, Florida: CHALLENGEMIAMI’s home, Homestead-Miami Speedway®, delivers the perfect backdrop for the fast and furious race action broadcast live to a global community of triathlon fans. CHALLENGEMIAMI Pro Race will be broadcasted three times on NBCSN, on March 18th at 2pm ET, March 21st at 12pm ET, and […]
Challenge Family expands to Russia: Challenge Moscow newest set piece on race calendar
With around 5,500 participants, 100,000 spectators, a Middle Distance and various side events, CHALLENGEMOSCOW is the newest addition to the CHALLENGEFAMILY race calendar. This race, which takes athletes to the iconic city’s most famous sightseeings, will take place on July 18, 2021. “Racing in a beautiful city like Moscow is definitely a bucket list thing […]
Wells and Smith both take a triumphant win on the new Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka course
Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (20 February 2021) – The Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKA Festival Challenge Half and Garth Barfoot Aquabike saw 800 happy competitors enjoy the new course out in Glendhu Bay on a spectacular day Wānaka day. 2019 winner Hannah Wells repeated her success with a triumphant win on the tough new 2021 […]
Dedicated team Challenge Wanaka: ‘Everybody sat around the television and was like yay’
While months of hard work have gone into making the Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKA possible, the past few days have been tense. A small COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland, about 1500 kilometers away, forced the New-Zealand government to lock down part of the country. CHALLENGEWANAKA‘s team remained positive, worked very hard and the relief was huge when […]
Challenge Roth dreams to come true in September
TEAMCHALLENGE has announced the postponement of the world-famous DATEV CHALLENGEROTH by two months – from 4 July to 5 September 2021. By making this move, the organisers of the world’s largest long distance triathlon hope to significantly increase their chances of being able to stand by their motto “Dreams cannot be cancelled”, providing hope to athletes […]
Challenge North America hosts top world-wide athletes in Miami race
CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA® will host a professional triathlon event at CHALLENGEMIAMI® on the Homestead-Miami Speedway, one of the most picturesque tracks on the NASCAR circuit. Taking place on March 12, 2021, the event will take the competition to even higher stakes than the previous race, CHALLENGEDAYTONA®, as top athletes from all around the world will participate. Top […]
Challenge Daytona announces succesful broadcast figures at the PTO 2020 Championship
The PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® served up a thrilling finale to a challenging year for professional triathletes as over 100 of the world’s best triathletes, the strongest field in triathlon history ever assembled, battled it out over a 100-kilometer course at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® on Dec 6th 2020. The world-famous Daytona International Speedway® delivered an electrifying race […]
Challenge Wanaka battles expected between Currie, Smith, Wells and Adams: ‘It’s always nice to race here’
With a superb field of pro athletes at the Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKA in less than two weeks, eyes are particularly focused on the men’s battle between Braden Currie (NZL) and Kyle Smith (NZL) and the women’s battle between Hannah Wells (NZL) and Teresa Adam (NZL). CHALLENGEWANAKA will be the first major race of 2021. While […]
DATEV and Challenge Roth continue their success story together
Good news for triathletes the world over: DATEV eG has renewed its title sponsorship contract with CHALLENGEROTH for a minimum of three years, ensuring athletes from around the globe can continue to make their dreams of crossing the finish line in the triathlon mecca come true. “We are very happy to continue our support of this […]
Legendary Relay Team at Challenge Gdansk
A team of legendary Polish athletes will join the inaugural CHALLENGEGDANSK as the so-called Champions Relay. This Relay Team will participate at the sprint distance and consists of Alicja Pęczak, Przemysław Miarczyński and Adam Korol. All participants, solo or relay, can try to beat the finish time of the Champions Relay. All participants who succeed […]
PTO announces new date of 28th August for inaugural Collins Cup
The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the date of the inaugural Collins Cup has been moved to 28th August 2021. The event will have a record setting prize purse of $1,500,000 and will be hosted, as originally planned, at the extraordinary x-bionic® sphere in Šamorín, near Bratislava, Slovakia. It will bring together the greatest professional triathletes in […]
A glimpse into the life of Radka Kahlefeldt
Hi, I am Radka Kahlefeldt, wife, mother, professional triathlete, and currently 30 weeks pregnant with our second child. I would like to share with you my journey through my second pregnancy and I would like to share with you some of my ideas, tips, and fun facts. First pregnancy When I was pregnant with our […]