Weapon of Choice || Nick Kastelein
Nick Kastelein made his return to competitive racing in 2021 after battling back from a broken pelvis and multiple broken ribs. A bike crash six months prior to CHALLENGEMIAMI in March this year saw Kastelein hospitalised, with long road back to competing at the top level of triathlon. But the Australian, ranked at #10 for […]
Weapon of Choice || Sam Long
Sam Long has continued to rack up IRONMAN 70.3 podium finishes in 2021 with strong performances at Texas and St.George. Ranked #1 for Team USA ahead of the rescheduled Collins Cup, Long picked up third in Texas in April before coming home in second at the North American Championships in St.George. A typically stellar performance […]
Weapon of Choice || Teresa Adam
Teresa Adam will be looking replicate her race-winning form from early 2021 when she returns from a spell away from competitive racing due to illness. Ranked as Team Internationals #1 ahead of the rescheduled Collins Cup, Teresa is up there with the very best triathletes in the world, but she has unfortunately been sidelined in […]
Weapon of Choice || Magnus Elbæk Ditlev
Magnus Ditlev demonstrated considerable running improvement as he picked up a well-deserved podium finish at IRONMAN 70.3 St. George. Ranked at #12 for Team Europe ahead of the rescheduled Collins Cup, Ditlev is already well known for his tremendous ability on the bike. But he has made a real effort to enhance his speed in […]
Weapon of Choice || Kat Matthews
Katrina Matthews made her first appearance of the 2021 season at Challenge Gran Canaria, finishing a creditable fourth as she takes aim at those Collins Cup qualification spots for Team Europe. She currently ranks #7 in the qualification standings. The Physiotherapist Officer with the British Army had enjoyed previous success on the Gran Canaria course, […]
Weapon of Choice || Pieter Heemeryck
Pieter Heemeryck is determined to turn his fortunes around after a difficult start to his 2021 season. Ranked at #14 for Team Europe ahead of the rescheduled Collins Cup, Heemeryck picked up five 70.3 wins back in 2019 as he established himself firmly among the world’s elite triathletes. The Belgian also topped the Challenge Family […]
Weapon of Choice || Lisa Norden
Lisa Norden claimed a podium finish in her first race of the season in the searing heat at Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria. Ranked at #18 for Team Europe ahead of the rescheduled Collins Cup, Norden came home in third place after a strong all-round performance in idyllic surroundings. The Swedish athlete exited the water in third […]
Weapon of Choice || Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith has started his 2021 campaign in impressive fashion, with the highlight an admirable performance which saw him claim victory at CHALLENGEWANAKA. Ranked at #6 for Team Internationals ahead of the rescheduled Collins Cup, Smith held off fellow countryman Braden Currie at Glendhu Bay in his native New Zealand, finishing just 13 seconds clear […]
Weapon of Choice || Emma Pallant-Browne
Emma Pallant-Browne followed up on her victory at the PTO-supported South African National Championships with another impressive win at IRONMAN 70.3 Florida. Pallant-Browne, ranked #15 for Team Europe ahead of the rescheduled Collins Cup, was scintillating ‘on land’ in South Africa in March and was in terrific form once again a month later in Florida. […]
Weapon of Choice || Lisa Becharas
Lisa Becharas’ promising start to 2021 continued at IRONMAN 70.3 Texas as she claimed a commendable eighth-place finish. The budding American star has gradually grown accustomed to elite professional racing since her debut in 2018, and her results so far in 2021 have been a testament to that progress. Becharas, who is currently #19 in […]
Weapon of Choice || Hannah Wells
Hannah Wells has taken the New Zealand triathlon season by storm so far in 2021, winning a series of events including IRONMAN New Zealand, her first attempt at full distance. The Team Internationals #6 has produced a number of impressive performances, and has now won three of her last four starts at Taupo, CHALLENGEWANAKA and […]
Weapon of Choice || Ben Kanute
Ben Kanute secured a podium finish at CHALLENGEMIAMI in the final stages of the race to get his 2021 campaign off to a scintillating start. Up against a world-class field at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, the PTO World Ranked #27 showed his worth to the Team USA captains as stars across the globe continued to chase […]
Weapon of Choice || Braden Currie
Braden Currie was in imperious form as he romped to victory in the opening IRONMAN event of 2021 – winning in comprehensive fashion in New Zealand. The PTO World Ranked #11 produced a scintillating 2:40:46 marathon split to complete victory in Taupo by a margin of 9:26 from compatriot Mike Phillips. Braden exited the water […]
Weapon of Choice || Amelia Watkinson
Amelia Watkinson stormed to a second-place finish at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong as she continued her budding rivalry with Ellie Salthouse down under. The New Zealander, ranked #18 in the PTO World Rankings, put in another fine performance over the half-distance in Victoria, Australia. A tightly contested swim saw Watkinson exit the water in third-place, 11 […]
Weapon of Choice || Jan Frodeno
Jan Frodeno once again showcased to the world why he is the PTO World Ranked #1 man with a stunning performance to earn victory at CHALLENGEMIAMI®. The German superstar was in imperious form at the Homestead-Miami Speedway earlier this month to claim a dominant victory. He defeated PTO World Ranked #5 Lionel Sanders by more […]
Weapon of Choice || Jodie Stimpson
Jodie Stimpson took the field by storm at CHALLENGEMIAMI®, earning victory in the first US event of the 2021 calendar. The Briton faced off against several of the top 10 in the PTO World Rankings at the Homestead-Miami Speedway venue – #2 Lucy Charles-Barclay, #4 Sarah Crowley, #7 Carrie Lester, #8 Paula Findlay and #9 […]
Weapon of Choice || Sara Svensk
Sara Svensk opened her 2021 campaign with a scintillating display in the UAE as she claimed an excellent third place at IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai last weekend. The Scandinavian star headed into her first race of the new season as the PTO World Ranked #22, and lived up to that lofty billing with a podium performance. […]
Weapon of Choice || Daniel Bækkegård
Daniel Bækkegård blitzed the field at IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai to claim a sensational triumph as the 2021 elite triathlon season really kicked into top gear. The PTO World-Ranked #26 set a blistering time of 3:33:02 to take home the title from Portugal’s Filipe Azevedo by just over a minute. Swede Rasmus Svenningsson was a further […]
Weapon of Choice || Steven McKenna
Steven McKenna has been a regular on CHALLENGE event podiums since he entered his first triathlon back in 2015. The four-time South Australian Triathlete of the Year was introduced to the sport that year after breaking his leg playing Australian Rules Football. Formerly competing in national athletics, Steven enjoyed swimming and cycling so much during […]
Weapon of Choice || Renee Kiley
Renee Kiley put in an excellent display in the PTO-supported Big Husky Triathlon in Australia last month, eventually finishing in a creditable ninth place at Huskisson. A solid swim kept Renee right in contention during the early stages, coming out of the water in seventh spot with a time of 26:35 – just under two […]
Weapon of Choice || Tim van Berkel
Tim Van Berkel was one of several stars in contention throughout the PTO-supported Big Husky Triathlon in Australia last weekend, eventually earning a top-five finish. The 36-year-old Australian was at the forefront of the field following a stunning bike leg, but he was then unable to keep pace with eventual winner Simon Hearn on the […]
Weapon of Choice || Ellie Salthouse
Ellie Salthouse dominated the PTO-supported Big Husky Triathlon over the weekend, producing a stellar all-round performance to leave a talented field in her wake. The PTO World Ranked #21 came into the event in fantastic form, have taken victory at ‘Hell of the West’ earlier in February, beating Amelia Watkinson in the process. Ellie, who […]
Weapon of Choice || Andy Potts
Andy Potts continues to thrive in elite triathlon some 17 years after competing at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The 44-year-old American continues to compete with the world’s finest on a regular basis, and will be eager to impress again during the 2021 season. Andy has competed in more than 200 endurance races – […]
Weapon of Choice || Jackie Hering
Jackie Hering showcases her fierce desire to compete every time she sets foot on a triathlon start line. The perfect example of that competitive spirit came when she made her return to the sport after the birth of her second child in 2018. She didn’t just come back, she roared back by winning three IRONMAN […]
Weapon of Choice || Justin Metzler
Justin Metzler’s commitment to triathlon has been unwavering since he got his first taste of the sport as a 13-year-old. Standing at 6ft 4ins (1.93m), the American fondly known as ‘Big Metz’ once had dreams of becoming a professional basketball player, but he has his dad to thank for pointing him towards triathlon. After training […]
Weapon of Choice || Tim O’Donnell
Legendary American triathlete, Tim O’Donnell, continues to excel on the international circuit at the age of 40. He is one of the most decorated long-course triathletes in history, being a ITU Long-Distance World champion, a nine-time IRONMAN 70.3 winner, a two-time IRONMAN winner and a silver-medalist at the IRONMAN World Championship in 2019. The PTO […]
Weapon of Choice || India Lee
India Lee has shown tremendous adaptability throughout her career in triathlon, enjoying success across a range of distances. A competitive runner in college, the British athlete was a force over shorter distances during her breakout year in professional triathlon in 2016. India took victory at the Cagliari ITU Triathlon World Cup and followed up with […]
Weapon of Choice || Sarah Crowley
Australian superstar Sarah Crowley has made excellence the norm during her illustrious career in elite triathlon. Currently sitting at #4 in the latest PTO World Rankings, she is a perennial long-distance powerhouse. Sarah has twice taken bronze in the IRONMAN World Championship at Kona (2017 and 2019), won the ITU Long Distance Triathlon title in […]
Weapon of Choice || Rudy von Berg
Rudy Von Berg showcased his phenomenal talent once again in the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® as he finished in the top five. ‘RVB’ was certainly one of the leading contenders heading into the landmark event in Florida, despite the incredible depth of the opposition. He had been in exceptional form before the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Weapon of Choice || Florian Angert
Florian Angert did his growing reputation no harm as his accomplished display at the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® saw him finish 13th. The 28-year-old, whose first season as a professional came just three years ago in 2017, landed prize money of $11,000 for his efforts and further justified his switch from competitive swimming. Naturally, […]
Weapon of Choice || Kimberley Morrison
Kimberley Morrison enjoyed a highly successful PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® as she earned a slice of the landmark $1,150,000 prize purse. The Brit finished 13th at the Daytona International Speedway®, showcasing her cycling prowess on the way to a reward of €11,000. A three-time IRONMAN 70.3 winner at the elite level, the Daytona format […]
Weapon of Choice || Alissa Doehla
2017 USA Triathlon Elite Rookie of the Year Alissa Doehla enjoyed the reward of $15,000 in prize money after finishing 11th at the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® Heading into the race at the famous Daytona International Speedway®, the American’s prowess over the middle-distance certainly made her a candidate for success. A seven-time IRONMAN 70.3 […]
Weapon of Choice || Thomas Davis
25-year-old Thomas Davis produced an assured performance at the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA® as he came home in a commendable 12th position. The 2019 Royal Windsor Triathlon winner was competitive across all three disciplines as he registered an impressive time of 3:07:57 for the 100km race, securing $13,000 in prize money. The British athlete […]
Weapon of Choice || Andreas Dreitz
Andreas Dreitz declared himself “very happy” with his performance in the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA®, after finishing 10th and picking up $17,000 in prize money from the most lucrative triathlon race ever. The German posted an overall time of 3:07:45 in what he described on Facebook as “a tight and fun race” – one […]
Weapon of Choice || Elisabetta Curridori
Elisabetta Curridori , the only Italian to compete in the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA®, did her country proud by finishing ninth. Ranked 66th in the PTO World Rankings, she fought back in the second and third legs to clock a time of 3:35:07, and in the process overtook 2012 Olympic champion Nicola Spirig to […]
Weapon of Choice || Fenella Langridge
“A good day at the office” was how Britain’s Fenella Langridge described her seventh place in the PTO 2020 Championship at CHALLENGEDAYTONA®. Her reaction on the finishing line – labelled by the PTO’s Twitter feed as “possibly the best red-carpet celebration of the year” – said it all as she spread her arms wide and […]
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