Inaugural Collins Cup triathlon to take place exactly one year from today on May 22nd 2021

The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the new date for the inaugural Collins Cup will be exactly one year from today – on the 22nd May 2021. The race, which was originally scheduled for 29-30th May 2020 but could not go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will now take place on the new […]
DATEV Challenge Roth to host European Triathlon Championships 2021

imultaneous European and German National Championships for the first time – additional entries for European Championships ROTH. The European Triathlon Union (ETU) European Long Distance Triathlon Championships will take place next year as part of DATEV CHALLENGEROTH on 4 July 2021. For the first time in history, German and European title fights will take place during […]
More than 70 days at home – Italy

First run outside yesterday. First ride today. More than 70 days at home. It seems a strange, in some way, horrific story, but it’s neverless what it happened to most of the people, here, in Lombardy, Italy. It was February 25th when my company decided to send everybody home: smart working was the key word. […]
Postcard from Sid – Greetings from… lockdown

Hello! Greetings from… well lock down in the UK. Who would have thought, when I sent the last postcard from Wanaka in February, that the World would have changed in such a way in the space of a few weeks, to where we find ourselves now. As I left on a flight from Queenstown, New […]
10 minutes core strength workout – Belinda Granger

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
Challenge Family partners with Blerter

Blerter and CHALLENGEFAMILY are pleased to announce that they will be partnering to increase awareness and adoption of best practice operational standards for triathlons that are part of the legendary CHALLENGEFAMILY global series, with Blerter’s leading event delivery platform for sports – strengthening franchise operational readiness and continuing CHALLENGEFAMILY‘s long tradition of delivering world class events that attract athlete’s all […]
Challenge North America, USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation to partner at iconic Challenge Daytona race in December

Event to feature an array of age-group races and a PTO Middle Distance World Championship with a prize purse of $1,000,0000 Daytona Beach and Colorado Springs, USA and London, England – It was announced today that USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA to be part of its iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA […]
Recipe: Roast chicken

Jaimielle Jacobs is a certified Health and Nutrition Coach, multiple AG Triathlon Champion and Wellbeing Expert. Jaimielle specialises in, increasing health and immunity, reducing anxiety, and leading clients to their ideal body composition. Together with husband, and former world triathlon champion Pete Jacobs, Jaimielle is the co founder of global Health and Performance company Live Your Own Fit. Their mission […]
Upper body strength workout – Belinda Granger

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
2 triathlon documentaries from Red Bull you need to watch

During quarantine, most of us have a lot of free time left to spend at home. Although the situation can be very frustrating, it gives us the opportunity to discover a great variety of new things. For example, triathlon training at home inspires people to be very creative in creating exercises. Probably, the core stability […]
The Championship postponed to August 16th: postponement is one filled with hope for better times’

Because of the coronavirus, CHALLENGEFAMILY has decided to postpone THECHAMPIONSHIP. Reasons to not organize this flagship event in May are (travel) restrictions in place, the impact on athlete’s preparations and a general concern on the health situation. “This hard decision have been made after extensive consultation with all parties involved”, said by CHALLENGEFAMILY CEO Jort […]
The Championship postponed to August 16th: postponement is one filled with hope for better times’
Because of the coronavirus, CHALLENGEFAMILY has decided to postpone THECHAMPIONSHIP. Reasons to not organize this flagship event in May are (travel) restrictions in place, the impact on athletes’ preparations and a general concern on the health situation. “This hard decision have been made after extensive consultation with all parties involved”, says CHALLENGEFAMILY CEO Jort Vlam. “We still […]
3 ultrarunning documentaries from Red Bull you need to watch

During quarantine, most of us have a lot of free time left to spend at home. Although the situation can be very frustrating, it gives us the opportunity to discover a great variety of new things. For example, triathlon training at home inspires people to be very creative in creating exercises. Probably, the core stability […]
15 minute band workout (legs and glutes) – Belinda Granger

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
Recipe: Chocolate cake

Jaimielle Jacobs is a certified Health and Nutrition Coach, multiple AG Triathlon Champion and Wellbeing Expert. Jaimielle specialises in, increasing health and immunity, reducing anxiety, and leading clients to their ideal body composition. Together with husband, and former world triathlon champion Pete Jacobs, Jaimielle is the co founder of global Health and Performance company Live Your Own Fit. Their mission […]
Indoor Swim Training part 2 – Kieran Lindars

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
Steve McKenna’s favourite indoor bike session

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
2 cycling documentaries from Red Bull you need to watch

During quarantine, most of us have a lot of free time left to spend at home. Although the situation can be very frustrating, it gives us the opportunity to discover a great variety of new things. For example, triathlon training at home inspires people to be very creative in creating exercises. Probably, the core stability […]
Recipe: Frittata

Jaimielle Jacobs is a certified Health and Nutrition Coach, multiple AG Triathlon Champion and Wellbeing Expert. Jaimielle specialises in, increasing health and immunity, reducing anxiety, and leading clients to their ideal body composition. Together with husband, and former world triathlon champion Pete Jacobs, Jaimielle is the co founder of global Health and Performance company Live Your Own Fit. Their mission […]
Radka Kahlefeldt’s favourite (indoor) run session

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
Lower body ‘dynamic’ strenght session – Belinda Granger

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
What to watch right now: 8 triathlon films and documentaries

It’s a strange time for everyone. Races are being postponed, training facilities are closed and many of us have no other choice than to stay home. Being forced to stay and train at home leads to high levels of boredom. To make the best of it and get through this, we have put together a […]
Statement on cancellation DATEV Challenge Roth

Unfortunately, as an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, our team of DATEV CHALLENGEROTH had to decide to cancel the 2020 race. (Watch full statement here). A hard decision, but the only right one as the people’s health is the most important thing. However, we deeply regret that we have to miss our flagship event this […]
Recipe: Sweet Potato Fritters

Jaimielle Jacobs is a certified Health and Nutrition Coach, multiple AG Triathlon Champion and Wellbeing Expert. Jaimielle specialises in, increasing health and immunity, reducing anxiety, and leading clients to their ideal body composition. Together with husband, and former world triathlon champion Pete Jacobs, Jaimielle is the co founder of global Health and Performance company Live Your Own Fit. Their mission […]
Pablo Dapena’s favourite indoor bike session

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
Core stability workout – Belinda Granger

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
Swim Indoor Training Plan – Kieran Lindars

As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of reach, work has to be done from a distance and worst of all, people are getting sick. Because it is […]
Professional Triathletes Organisation announced response to COVID-19: increases year-end bonus programme to $2,500,000 and pays it immediately

The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced its response to COVID-19 by increasing its Year-End Annual Bonus Programme from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 and paying it all immediately based on the PTO World Rankings. The $500,000 increase would go to men and women athletes ranked 21-50, who previously would have been paid $5,000 each in a year-end […]
Statement on COVID-19

Dear athletes, On behalf of the entire CHALLENGEFAMILY team around the world, I want to reach out to you, our cherished athletes. As athletes, we are always working on our physical and mental health and suddenly the world is in a different place. A lot of our fellow athletes are in quarantaine, family members are out of […]
Strong professional field prepares for Challenge Shepparton

A beautiful and iconic race like CHALLENGESHEPPARTON deserves an equally amazing pro field and therefore it is that CHALLENGEFAMILY proudly presents some very strong athletes who will race in Australia. Including athletes like Levi Maxwell, Tim van Berkel, Tim Reed, Matt Burton, Steve McKenna, Terenzo Bozzone, Radka Kahlefeldt, Hannah Wells, Grace Thek and Amelia Watkinson […]
Challenge Family announces Challenge Family & Friends pro ambassadors

They are some of the best athletes in the world and therefore it is with huge excitement that CHALLENGEFAMILY announces the next CHALLENGEFAMILY&FRIENDS Pro Ambassadors: Radka Kahlefeldt (CZE), Laura Siddall (GBR), Steve McKenna (AUS), Kieran Lindars (GBR) and Pablo Dapena González (SPA). “We are so proud of these athletes as ambassadors, because they are the […]
Postcard from Sid: Challenge Wanaka

Kia Ora! Greetings from Wanaka, New Zealand. I say it every year, but I think Wanaka is my favourite place in the world! I mean… look at this view. Lake Wanaka from Roys Peak I’ll say it again, this race is a bucket list and a ‘must do’. It’s a spectacular course. I don’t think […]
Combine Challenge St. Pölten, Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee and Challenge Davos, get discount and become ‘Alpe Master’

Athletes who like a real challenge can enjoy a really nice concept this summer: CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN, CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE and CHALLENGEDAVOS join forces with a so-called ‘Challenge the Alps’. Athletes who compete in all three races and master the many altitude meters, not only will get a nice discount during signing up, but also will be rewarded with […]
Best starting field ever at Challenge Roth. Sebastian Kienle: “I’m totally up for Roth!”

Almost every big name in triathlon will be on the start line at DATEV CHALLENGEROTH on 5 July. The sensational world-class pro field tops anything ever seen before in Europe’s triathlon mecca. Reigning world champions, Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug, have already confirmed their spot at the world’s largest long distance triathlon and they are […]
No 2020 edition for Challenge Prague due to logistical reasons

With regret we have to announce that there will be no CHALLENGEPRAGUE this year. At this moment it’s not clear if this iconic race in the heart of Czech Republic can return in the upcoming years. This is what the local organization just announced. Race Director Tomas Vrzák says: “Sorry, we did our very best […]