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Olympic line-up at Ironman 70.3 UK
Olympians Will Clarke and Tim Don Confirmed for Ironman 70.3 UK
With 2013 marking their transition into long distance racing with remarkable success, both Don and and Clarke have already proved they are a force to be reckoned with, fending off veteran Ironman athletes to finish in podium positions; Don recently came 3rd in Ironman 70.3 South Africa, whilst Clarke took 2nd place at Ironman 70.3 St. Croix.
Lucy Gossage podiums at Ironman 70.3 Mallorca
In a strong field, Lucy Gossage shone as she claimed third at Ironman 70.3 Mallorca, in a race that was won overall by Lisa Huttlaler and world-force Eneko Llanos.
Tamsin Lewis was also impressive and came 4th in a field that included the likes of Yvonne Van Vlerken, Eva Nystrom and Anja Beranek, There were plenty of British interest in the PRO race here, both in the ladies and men’s race, plus more than a few impressive age group performances.
Check out the Ironman 70.3 Mallorca results here.
Corinne Abraham wins Ironman Melbourne Asia Pacific Championships
British pro Corinne Abraham has stunned the world of triathlon by taking the Ironman Melbourne title and with it the Asia-Pacific Championship, P-4000 and a big prize pot. Abraham was perhaps unfancied by the worlds media ahead of the race but she has certainly shown what she is capable and introduced herself at the top table of triathletes in the world. She was joined on the podium by Yvonne Van Vlerken and Caroline Steffen.
In the men’s race Eneko Llanos carried on his fine form by winning the title and was joined on the podium by Marino Vanhoenacker and Craig Alexander.
Check out the results here.
Weekend preview: Ironman Melbourne plus XTERRA Guam
One of the biggest race weekends of the year is upon us as the Ironman machine rolls in to Melbourne for the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships. With it comes a huge P-4000 that would be a massive boost for anyone who has Kona aspirations – don’t forget a 13th in Melbourne is worth more than winning Ironman UK and Ironman Wales…
Competing against the best in the world and the usual fierce conditions are Craig Twigg, Tom Lowe and Corinne Abraham – with all three capable of making a big dent on the final results and have Kona aspirations for 2013. They will have it tough against the likes of Craig Alexander, Marino Vanhoenaker, Meredith Kessler and Caroline Steffen, to name just a few!
Elsewhere the XTERRA series rolls into Guam and there is a packed domestic calendar (if we can avoid the snow). Check out the weekend preview.
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.
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.
Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote preview
A big British & Irish contingent head out to compete
There’s a new race in town on the Ironman 70.3 circuit this weekend and it looks set to be a belter. Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote looks to be building on the success of its bigger brother and become a classic race in its own right. All the ingredients are there – boiling heat, lashing winds and a bike course that demands that you’ll need to be out of your seat as your heart feels like it is bursting and your lungs try to suck in the hot air.
The race has attracted a top-tier pro start list and there is a strong British contingent out there racing. Here’s your Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote preview!
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!
