Month: March 2021

British Triathlon have confirmed that the British Standard Distance Championships will move to Leeds for 2017, after four years at Tri Liverpool.   Advertisement This “Leeds confirmed as venue for the British Age Group Champs”

A skin patch that measures the wearer’s sweat to show how their body is responding to exercise has been developed by scientists at Northwestern University. “New skin patch that analyses sweat during exercise has been developed”

Alistair Brownlee has become the first triathlete to be shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in the event’s 62-year history. “Alistair Brownlee shortlisted for SPOTY award”

Now entering its fourth year, #supbikerun returns in 2017 with two events. Unlike a swim/bike/run triathlon, the format combines SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), mountain biking “#supbikerun returns in 2017”

Lance Armstrong will be the opening speaker at the Triathlon Business International Conference in Dallas. Advertisement The former pro cyclist will be discussing the future “Lance Armstrong to open TBI Conference”

Iron-distance record holder and 2015 and 2016 Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno will start his 2017 season at the Chia Sardinia Triathlon, on April 23, “Frodeno to open 2017 campaign at Chia Sardinia Triathlon”

In an interview with 220 columnist Tim Heming today, Alistair Brownlee has hinted that he’ll target the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, having “Ali Brownlee to target Ironman 70.3 Worlds?”

Save 10% on tickets for the tri event of the year, the Triathlon Show: London. Just enter the code: 22010 when you book at www.triathlonshowlondon.co.uk “220 announced as media partner for Triathlon Show: London 2017”

Despite warnings that there could be a decrease in Lottery funding due to a reduction in players UK Sport, who allocate resources, have given triathlon “Triathlon receives £8.1 million from UK Sport”

Scientists from Brigham Young University in the USA found that pro-inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running.  Advertisement Running: how and “Running found to reduce knee inflammation”