Month: March 2021

Priority entry for WTS Leeds opens 28 November

Priority entry for the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds will open to 2016 participants and British Triathlon Home Nation members at 10am on Monday 28 November. A week later, on Monday 5 December, entries will go on sale to the general public.  Advertisement Newcomers to the sport can also sign up for a fun-filled…

By HearthstoneYarns March 14, 2021 0

Priority entry for WTS Leeds opens 28 November

Priority entry for the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds will open to 2016 participants and British Triathlon Home Nation members at 10am on Monday 28 November. A week later, on Monday 5 December, entries will go on sale to the general public.  Advertisement Newcomers to the sport can also sign up for a fun-filled…

By HearthstoneYarns March 14, 2021 0

Leeds confirmed as venue for the British Age Group Champs

British Triathlon have confirmed that the British Standard Distance Championships will move to Leeds for 2017, after four years at Tri Liverpool.   Advertisement This means the Leeds event will now host the fourth stage of the ITU series, the British Triathlon Championships and the English Aquathlon Championships over the same weekend. British Triathlon Chief…

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Leeds confirmed as venue for the British Age Group Champs

British Triathlon have confirmed that the British Standard Distance Championships will move to Leeds for 2017, after four years at Tri Liverpool.   Advertisement This means the Leeds event will now host the fourth stage of the ITU series, the British Triathlon Championships and the English Aquathlon Championships over the same weekend. British Triathlon Chief…

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Alistair Brownlee shortlisted for SPOTY award

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.   Advertisement Brownlee lines up alongside a host of sporting greats, including Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Jamie Vardy, Sarah Storey and Nicola Adams. The nomination follows an outstanding summer for…

By HearthstoneYarns March 14, 2021 0

Alistair Brownlee shortlisted for SPOTY award

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.   Advertisement Brownlee lines up alongside a host of sporting greats, including Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Jamie Vardy, Sarah Storey and Nicola Adams. The nomination follows an outstanding summer for…

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#supbikerun returns in 2017

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 and trail running for an event pitched at all abilities. Advertisement Each race features two course lengths at each event: WARRIOR: 3km SUP/15km bike/5km run BARBARIAN: 6km SUP/30km bike/10km run…

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#supbikerun returns in 2017

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 and trail running for an event pitched at all abilities. Advertisement Each race features two course lengths at each event: WARRIOR: 3km SUP/15km bike/5km run BARBARIAN: 6km SUP/30km bike/10km run…

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