Ironman Hawaii 2015 women’s predictions: Kona countdown

It’s almost time for Hawaii’s Big Dance, the Ironman race that defines careers and make legends of its champions, which starts with the firing of a cannon and shot unknown Chrissie Wellington to multisport immortality back in 2007.  Advertisement It’s the battleground of the most famous triathlon of them all, the Iron War, and year-on-year…

2015 World Triathlon Chicago schedule: what’s happening, when?

Race week is finally here. Chicago is set to host an incredible series of triathlons over the next few days for age-groupers and elites alike, culminating in the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. Advertisement UPDATE 18/9/15: Due to harsh weather conditions expected on Friday, significant changes have been made to today’s schedule. See changes in…

Junior Worlds decided with a duathlon after heavy storms hit Chicago

Chicago’s temperamental weather put paid to a swim-bike-run battle at this evening’s 2015 World Junior Champs, forcing organisers to turn the championship decider into a duathlon. With all spectators and athletes evacuated from the venue due to the high risk of lightning strikes, play was delayed by 95mins. Advertisement Once let loose, the 65-strong field of…

Jonny Brownlee returns to racing at World Triathlon Series Grand Final

We haven’t seen Jonny Brownlee for a while, which disconcerts us. The World Triathlon Series without one or more Brownlee is like a once great box set without a key character. Game of Thrones without Tyrion, say. Still entertaining, yes, but with its shine slightly dimmed. Advertisement >>> 2015 World Triathlon Chicago: what’s happening, when?…

GB paratri team grab gold, silver and two bronze at Worlds

Tensions were high among the paratri squad following the previous night’s storms, which had delayed the Junior Men’s Champs by two hours. With more inclement weather forecast today, the GB squad had had a restless night. As time changes were announced for the Women’s Elite and Junior events, the paratri squad breathed a sigh of relief…