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Výsledky 27. ročníku
Na startu 27. ročníku jse sešlo 69 tritletů a triatletek. Bylo krásné letní počasí, V Bucku vody dostatek a nebyla ani nouze o fanoušky na staru a v cíli :-). Jestli jste napnutí, jak to dopadlo, podívejte se na výsledky.
An alluring August for XTERRA
August is a fascinating month for XTERRA with 24 races in six countries and 13 U.S. states from New Mexico to New York, each with wildly different challenges awaiting competitors. In the U.S. amateur racers are chasing points in the America Tour tryi...
July Qualifiers for Ironman KPR
The emails have been set out informing the top 28 female and 40 male pros they are going to Kona. If any pro declines their invitation, the spot will roll down to the next available pro. The final list of July Qualifiers will be available soon.
ITU announces nominees for Hall of Fame
The International Triathlon Union is pleased to announce the nominees for the first-ever ITU Hall of Fame. “The sport of triathlon has been blessed with athletes pushing the limits of sport since the very first World Championships in Avignon 25 yea...
Ironman Boulder preview
Nestled at the foot of the imposing Flatirons, Boulder, Colorado is already a wildly popular home-base and vacation destination for world-class triathletes. The city's health-conscious culture, near-perfect weather and breathtaking natural environmen...
Christian Nitschke going for his 5th title at Osteeman
This weekend will be my 6th attempt at the Ostseeman Triathlon in Germany, which also happens to have been my first Ironman distance race in 2008. I have won this iconic race in northern Germany four times in a row and this Sunday I am hoping to brin...
Ironman Boulder 2014 (August 3rd) – Predictions
This is the first race on this course – therefore there are no previous results to build a course rating and predicted times from. KPR points and Prize Money IM Boulder has 2000 KPR points for the winner. It has a total prize purse of 75k$. Mal...
Paul Ambrose, Ironman Canada
The first North American IRONMAN was held in 1986 in Penticton Canada; the tradition and sole of Ironman Canada moved to a region of Whistler hosting this prestigious event. It is big enough to have all the amenities of a world-class resort, but has ...
70.3 Philippines preview
Set in Cebu, one of Asia’s most important economic cities and home to the Philippines Stock Exchange, this is one of the most popular IRONMAN 70.3 events in Asia, drawing participants and fans from all over the Asia-Pacific.
Balazs Csoke, Ironman Lake Placid
I find it kind of funny that each time after I finish a tough race I almost always promise myself two things: 1) I will never do this again 2) I will never race on this course again. And I thought both of these thoughts last year after I finished 4th...
Ironman Canada (Whistler) 2014 – Analyzing Results
Race Conditions Conditions in Whistler were slightly faster than last year, an adjustment of 7:00 leads to a new course rating of 5:07. (Statistically it was a bit weird: Each leg was slower than last year, but overall it was faster. This is caused b...
Ironman Lake Placid 2014 – Analyzing Results
Race Conditions As usual, Lake Placid was a pretty slow course: This year the adjustment was -0:04, leading to a new course rating of -2:22. The swim and bike were especially slow (probably because of the rainy weather), it was partly compensated by ...
Ironman Switzerland 2014 – Analyzing Results
Race Conditions This year’s race was a bit slower than normal in Switzerland. A typically slow swim (adjustment of -3:47) was followed by pretty average bike and runs, leading to an adjustment of 2:08 and a new course rating of 7:22. Male Race R...
Limkemann and Kessler triumph at Challenge New Albany
Eric Limkemann bested a strong men’s field which included uber biker Andrew Starykowicz and Australia’s Leon Griffin in the inaugural Challenge New Albany. Limkemann used the fourth fastest swim (22:51), the days fastest bike split of 2:07:14 an...
Vanhoenacker and Wee Claim Wins in Whistler
With wins at Subaru IRONMAN Canada, Marino Vanhoenacker and Bree Wee secure spots at the 2014 IRONMAN World Championship. Vanhoenacker back to his winning ways Race-favorite Marino Vanhoenacker (BEL) was first to exit Alta Lake in 50:56. Paul Ambrose...
Triathlon Alpe d’Huez preview
The Long distance EDF Alpe d'Huez Triathlon takes place in an exceptional setting and over a unique course! It is unique because the swimming event takes place in the crystal waters of the Lac du Verney, accessible to swimmers only during the Triathl...
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Rookie Ryf and Super Stein Rock in Zurich
A day after winning the 5i50 European championship, reigning IRONMAN 70.3 European champion Daniela Ryf won her IRONMAN debut in Zurich. Germany’s Boris Stein also won a “double” after taking the IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland title in June.
Buckingham and Ferreira Grab Firsts in Lake Placid
Adverse weather didn't stop the two pro champions from stealing the show at the 16th annual IRONMAN Lake Placid. South Africa’s Kyle Buckingham and American Amber Ferreira battled through a mixed bag of difficult weather conditions along with the c...