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March 2016

The world’s toughest triathlons; Rachel Joyce feature; all the best 2016 gear tested and rated

1 February 2016 / 16:10 GMT

World Triathlon election controversy sullies the sport’s reputation

World Triathlon has a new president, but allegations of a staged voting process have attracted criticism and raised a number of questions

21 December 2024 / 09:41 GMT16 December 2024 / 19:02 GMT

World Triathlon election controversy sullies the sport’s reputation

Wetsuits

How to store a wetsuit

Wondering how you should store and look after your wetsuit? Here’s some advice from our expert swim coaches

20 December 2024 / 17:04 GMT20 December 2024 / 17:04 GMT

Training plans

Four strength and conditioning workouts for the winter build phase

Try these four strength and conditioning routines alongside your winter triathlon training.

20 December 2024 / 16:38 GMT20 December 2024 / 16:38 GMT

Four strength and conditioning workouts for the winter build phase

Goggles

Swimming goggles: how should they fit and how tight should they be?

They might be the cheapest bit of tri kit you will buy, but the wrong fit could ruin your chances race day. Here Helen Webster explains how a pair of swim goggles should fit, and how to tell if they’re too tight or not tight enough

20 December 2024 / 15:47 GMT20 December 2024 / 15:48 GMT

Swimming goggles: how should they fit and how tight should they be?

Training plans

Free 8-week HIIT training plan for triathletes

Think high-intensity training isn’t for us triathletes? Well think again, and get ready to smash your race PB with this 8-week HIIT training plan from Dermott Hayes

20 December 2024 / 08:24 GMT20 December 2024 / 08:25 GMT

Free 8-week HIIT training plan for triathletes

Training Kit

Best swimming ear plugs to buy in 2025

Keep your focus on the water and the dreaded swimmer’s ear at bay with our pick of the best swimming ear plugs

20 December 2024 / 08:23 GMT20 December 2024 / 08:23 GMT