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WEBApple sets its sights on the rest of the triathlon population. Kevin Mackinnon September 9, 2024. The world’s most popular watch might not get you through an Ironman, but it will provide all the training, health and fitness info you’ll need to get there and do the trick for most other distances. See All Gear.
20th Anniversary of Simon Whitfield’s historic gold medal
WEBSep 17, 2020 · Photo by: ITU Media. Kevin Mackinnon September 17, 2020. Simon Whitfield put Canada on the Olympic triathlon map with his historic run to gold in the sport’s debut at the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia. Whitfield was a relative unknown heading into the race, and even had to overcome a crash …
These are the 10 fastest Ironman and full-distance finishes of all time
WEBAug 9, 2022 · Kristian Blummenfelt set a blazing-fast 6:44:25 time, with Joe Skipper finishing in 6:47:36 in the men’s race, while, for the women, Kat Matthews would shatter the eight-hour barrier with her 7:31:54, while Nicola Spirig would also finish well under the eight hour mark with her 7:34:19. Those times won’t be heralded as world-bests, though ...
Ironman Canada returns to its roots in Penticton
WEBAug 29, 2022 · Ironman Canada returned to Penticton after a 10-year hiatus. The event has its roots in the city starting in 1983 and, within a few years, Penticton became renowned as one of the sport’s top triathlon destinations. In 2013 the event moved to Whistler, but returned to Penticton this year, featuring the iconic course that includes a swim in ...
How to train for your first half-Ironman - Triathlon Magazine Canada
WEBMar 5, 2019 · BIKING: “ADD A BIT OF EXTRA MILEAGE” In a half-Ironman, you spend twice the amount of time on the bike compared to an Olympic triathlon. “Instead of 65-90 min on the bike, most 70.3 racers will spend 2.5-3 hours in the saddle,” says Shepley. “ Preparing the body stay in the aero position for nearly three hours is …
Race recap: Toronto Triathlon Festival celebrates five years
WEBThe Toronto Triathlon Festival celebrated its fifth anniversary with another excellent execution on Sunday July 10, 2016. The race offered amateur sprint and Olympic distance events as well as the Elite Age Group/Under 23 and Junior Cup draft legal races. With a continued partnership with the venerable triathlon Olympic gold and silver medalist ...
What are the triathlon “world records?” - Triathlon Magazine Canada
WEBJul 7, 2024 · Here are some impressions of that day in Cleveland. If we assume the 1996 ITU Cleveland race is the correct “Olympic distance”, then the “world records” set that day are: 1:39:50 by Simon Lessing of Great Britain with a 18:24 swim, 49:40 bike, and 30:36 run. 1:50:51 by Jackie Gallagher of Australia with a 21:36 swim, 54:16 bike, and 33: ...
Precious Penticton: Ironman Canada returns to its roots
WEBAug 25, 2022 · To much fanfare, Ironman announced it would again produce the race in 2020 after a two-year hiatus. That race, of course, was cancelled, as was the rescheduled Sept., 2021 race that year. Despite changing ownership, local infighting, and a million petty squabbles, Penticton will be back again on Aug. 28, 2022.
Triathlon bike 101: A beginner's guide to road bikes - Triathlon ...
WEBOct 13, 2020 · Triathlon bikes are designed specifically for riding on aero bars. The arm-in-front position gives you a significant aero advantage, but makes steering the bike a little more difficult. Triathlon-specific bikes are basically time trial bikes on steroids, as there are fewer regulations on just how aerodynamically they can be built.
Does distance running still have a gender parity problem?
WEBOct 8, 2014 · Between men and women who are equally trained, although males outperform women in the marathon distance, it was found that at a distance of around 90K, women begin to outperform men. It is scientific fact, however, that in distances under that 90K men outperform women. The male world record for the 5K is …