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CGF boss hails British Triathlon’s ‘brilliant’ approach to transgender inclusion

British Triathlon has been praised for being ‘true to itself’ over the issue of transgender inclusion by the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation. The national governing body announced earlier this month that from the start of 2023 it will ...

19 Jul 2022 at 16:14

Sport

Transgender women to compete in open category under new British Triathlon rules

Transgender women will not be able to compete against athletes born female in triathlon events in Britain from the start of next year. Competition at elite and grassroots level from the age of 12 and over will be split into a female category and an ...

06 Jul 2022 at 16:07

Sport

On this day in 2014: Brownlee brothers dominate Commonwealth triathon

Alistair Brownlee beat brother Jonny to Commonwealth Games gold in the triathlon at Strathclyde Country Park on this day in 2014. The Olympic gold medallist had time to grab England and Yorkshire flags and give his brother a clap before walking ...

24 Jul 2022 at 07:00

Ten-year-old takes on triathlon in memory of stillborn brother

A ten-year-old taking on a triathlon in memory of her stillborn brother has said she wants to “share his name with the world”. Lottie Denman hopes to complete the two-day challenge for her brother Joshua and raise funds for a children’s ...

24 May 2022 at 10:00

Kilkenny Sport

Kilkenny club urges you to get off the couch and give this a Tri!

Are you sitting comfortably? Wouldn’t you rather plan something exciting to start 2022 with a bang? Read on! Kilkenny Triathlon Club wants you to ditch the sofa and jump into the New Year by taking on the Couch to Duathlon challenge! ...

20 Jan 2022 at 21:33

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Longford athlete shines in New Zealand

Abbeylara native Fiona Gallagher enjoyed incredible success recently as she was victorious in her age group and came away as 2nd female overall at the Ironman New Zealand. Fiona, who moved to New Zealand five years ago, explained, ...

16 Jan 2023 at 07:33

Siblings ‘proud’ of completing triathlon and raising £1,000 for local food bank

Three siblings have said they are “proud” after completing a triathlon to raise funds for a local food bank they have volunteered at – which sets up food in the style of supermarkets so “people don’t feel ashamed”. Kamran Javaid, ...

17 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Local News

Kilkenny gets set for triathlon this Sunday

The countdown is on as the Kilkenny Triathlon comes back to the Marble City this weekend. Organised by Kilkenny Triathlon Club, the eighth edition of this popular event will see people take on the traditional 750m swim in the ...

14 Jul 2022 at 12:33

Health

GB athlete told during run ‘you should be in coma’ due to blood glucose levels says ‘diabetes doesn’t stop me competing’

An athlete who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and was asked by her GP “How are you running? You should be in a coma”, because her blood glucose levels measured more than four times the normal concentration, has said “I ...

27 Jun 2023 at 14:09

Health

PE teacher diagnosed with brain tumour achieves ‘dream’ with GB triathlon medal and is nominated for teaching award

A special educational needs and disabilities (Send) PE teacher who thought she “might die” after being diagnosed with a “satsuma-sized” brain tumour which has left her blind in one eye has since won a bronze triathlon ...

21 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Ireland

Minister ‘concerned’ fatal race was not sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland

A Government minister has said he is concerned after the national governing body for triathlons said it did not sanction a swim race in Cork in which two competitors died. Ivan Chittenden, in his 60s and from Toronto ...

22 Aug 2023 at 19:53

Sport

Olympic and world triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces retirement

Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement. The 36-year-old Briton became the first triathlete to successfully defend his Olympic title when he won gold in Rio de Janeiro in ...

21 Nov 2024 at 11:30

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