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Paul Amey and Rachel Joyce win Ironman Texas
It was a double British win tonight as both Paul Amey and Rachel Joyce came away with the Ironman Texas titles in dominating fashion.
Joyce showed her fantastic form by dipping under the iconic sub-9 barrier by taking the tape in 8:49:19 and finishing 8th overall. Paul Amey won the race on the run but was chased hard all the way by James Cunnama, and took the tape in 8:25:06.
Full report to come soon.
Andy Potts wins his 5th Ironman 70.3 Oceanside title
Heather Jackson wins the ladies race whilst Paterson claims 3rd
Making headlines this weekend was Andy Potts at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside as the American claimed his 5th Californian title. No-one knows this course like Potts does.
Meanwhile it was Heather Jackson who took the ladies title but all eyes were on Lesley Paterson, who ran down most of the field in thrilling fashion to claim 3rd!
Also in action from a British perspective was Rachel Joyce, James Hadley and a certain Jenson Button… check out the story of this race here.
Ironman 70.3 Oceanside preview
Lidbury looking for big win despite injury concerns
Racing in far warmer conditions than us sitting here in England are the athletes preparing to tackle California based race, Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. All eyes will be on what is the biggest race on the circuit this weekend in an event contested by the likes of Rachel Joyce, Emma-Kate Lidbury and XTERRA World Champion Lesley Paterson.
On the men’s side, our interests are represented by James Hadley and Robbie Wade.
Whilst Ironman racing is never plain sailing, matters have been complicated somewhat for Lidbury who has decided to race despite recently dislocating her shoulder. Can she pull of a big result against the odds? Check out the preview here…
British Triathlon announces 2013 Elite Multisport Squad
Long-distance multi-sport to benefit from funding
British Triathlon has confirmed support for multisport athletes including ETU Powerman European Duathlon Champion, Lucy Gossage, ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion and Ironman 70.3 competitor Lesley Patterson, long distance duathlete Matt Moorehouse and the promising talent of Mark Threlfall.
Also benefiting the scheme are Ironman World Champion Leanda Cave, Challenge Roth winner Rachel Joyce and top British Ironman racer Tom Lowe, who will work under the titles of Long Distance ambassadors. Check out the full story below.
Challenge Roth Preview
World’s finest international triathletes line-up to Challenge Roth
Challenge Roth, one of the premier iron-distance races on the triathlon calendar, will kick off on the 14th July and will feature a PRO race full of talent that can take the title.
Last year it was our very own Rachel Joyce, who laid down her credentials for the Ironman World Title challenge by winning at this race and some of the fastest times in the world can be seen here. Check out who is racing Challenge Roth 2013 and who looks set to take the title from Joyce – if they can!
Rachel Joyce switches up her coaching team
Rachel Joyce has been back in training for over a month under the tutelage of a new coach.
In 2013, she will be coached by the Hall of Famer Dave Scott at his facility in Boulder, ending her successful association with previous coach Matt Dixon.
Triathlete of the Year 2012 Results
It was the most hotly contested award in sport. Ten domestic Goliaths of the long distance triathlon game have spent the last 25 days battling it out in front of you to be awarded the Beyond Going Long Readers Triathlete of the Year 2012.
All ten were amazing athletes this year and all were deserving of your nominations but there could only be one winner. Read on to find out who you voted for as Triathlete of the Year 2012.
Triathlete of the Year
Readers vote
It’s been an amazing year for long distance triathletes in Britain and Ireland. We have had world title wins at pro and age-group level, fantastic domestic events and groundbreaking, inspiring performances.
Each month I have been awarding Triathlete of the Month awards to pro’s and top age groupers who have put in amazing performances but now it’s up to you to vote for the Triathlete of the Year award. Here’s the shortlist and look forward to hearing your views!
