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Non Stanford named Olympic Athlete of the Year

Welsh triathlete among 35 winners

23 December 2013 / 12:24 GMT6 April 2021 / 10:18 BST

Non Stanford named Olympic Athlete of the Year

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The best 2025 triathlon races to enter now

Looking for a race to enter in 2025? Here’s our rundown of the best triathlons in the calendar this year

27 December 2024 / 10:39 GMT27 December 2024 / 10:39 GMT

Gear, Wetsuits

How tight should a wetsuit be and will a wetsuit stretch?

Fit is king when it comes to choosing a wetsuit for open-water swimming and triathlon – but how tight should your wetsuit be and will it stretch? Here is all the info you need.

27 December 2024 / 09:30 GMT27 December 2024 / 09:31 GMT

How tight should a wetsuit be and will a wetsuit stretch?

Run, Training plans, Race-day Advice

How to increase training volume

Gradually increasing training volume is crucial to allow the body time to adapt before race season, Greg Whyte explains why…

27 December 2024 / 09:17 GMT27 December 2024 / 09:17 GMT

Swim Clothing

Best swimskins reviewed for racing in 2025

Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 15 of the best swimskins

27 December 2024 / 09:08 GMT27 December 2024 / 09:08 GMT

Best swimskins reviewed for racing in 2025

Tri-tech

Best sports massage guns for triathletes

On the hunt for a new recovery aid? We take a look at some of the best sports massage guns on the market for triathletes

27 December 2024 / 08:42 GMT27 December 2024 / 08:42 GMT

Best sports massage guns for triathletes

Swim

The most important body parts to keep warm when swimming

If you want to perform at your best in the water, you need to keep warm. Here, Professor Mike Tipton highlights the body parts that it’s most important to insulate

26 December 2024 / 15:54 GMT26 December 2024 / 15:54 GMT