Month: November 2020

Stanford runs to victory in Hamburg

Non Stanford stormed to her first World Triathlon Series victory in more than three years and looks to be peaking at just the right time for the Olympic selection event in Tokyo in August. Advertisement The 2013 ITU world champion was in imperious form over the sprint distance in Hamburg as she broke clear on…

By HearthstoneYarns November 12, 2020 0

Stanford runs to victory in Hamburg

Non Stanford stormed to her first World Triathlon Series victory in more than three years and looks to be peaking at just the right time for the Olympic selection event in Tokyo in August. Advertisement The 2013 ITU world champion was in imperious form over the sprint distance in Hamburg as she broke clear on…

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French toast mixed relay success as Britain falter

France retained the mixed relay world title in Hamburg, beating the host nation into second place as British hopes were dashed after a disastrous opening leg from Jess Learmonth. Advertisement Commonwealth champions Australia edged New Zealand for the final podium spot, with the highly-fancied USA team struggling in ninth and the Brits a distant 2min…

By HearthstoneYarns November 12, 2020 0

French toast mixed relay success as Britain falter

France retained the mixed relay world title in Hamburg, beating the host nation into second place as British hopes were dashed after a disastrous opening leg from Jess Learmonth. Advertisement Commonwealth champions Australia edged New Zealand for the final podium spot, with the highly-fancied USA team struggling in ninth and the Brits a distant 2min…

By HearthstoneYarns November 12, 2020 0

Lucy Charles-Barclay wins Challenge Roth

In contrast to the soaring temperatures of Ironman Frankfurt last weekend, it was a rather cooler affair in Roth today for one of the world’s greatest triathlons, with clouds and rain. The rain eased as the day progressed and it might not have been perfect weather for sun worshippers but, given the recent hot weather…

By HearthstoneYarns November 12, 2020 0

Lucy Charles-Barclay wins Challenge Roth

In contrast to the soaring temperatures of Ironman Frankfurt last weekend, it was a rather cooler affair in Roth today for one of the world’s greatest triathlons, with clouds and rain. The rain eased as the day progressed and it might not have been perfect weather for sun worshippers but, given the recent hot weather…

By HearthstoneYarns November 12, 2020 0

Local hero Dreitz wins Challenge Roth

The day may have been overcast with clouds and drops of rain, but the home crowds were anything but when it became clear a home victory was likely, as local boy Andi Dreitz powered his way round. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement Jesper Svensson from Sweden was first out of the 3.8km swim in 49:46mins,…

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Local hero Dreitz wins Challenge Roth

The day may have been overcast with clouds and drops of rain, but the home crowds were anything but when it became clear a home victory was likely, as local boy Andi Dreitz powered his way round. Advertisement Jesper Svensson from Sweden was first out of the 3.8km swim in 49:46mins, with Kiwi Braden Currie 30secs…

By HearthstoneYarns November 12, 2020 0