KASK Expands Partnership with Ironman Global Series
As Official Supplier, the Italian performance helmet brand will have a strong presence at the 2021 IRONMAN Global Series events, as well as offering the chance for triathletes to become a KASK ambassador. KASK is proud to announce its expanded commitment as the Official Helmet Supplier of the IRONMAN® Global Series for the 2021 season, […]
Interview: James Cunnama
James Cunnama is a professional triathlete based in Stellenbosch. James’s impressive résumé includes 4th place at Kona 2013 and solid top three results in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events worldwide. He is married to Jodie Swallow, current women’s World Long Distance ITU Champion, and seven times winner of the East London Ironman 70.3, among many […]
Kona Diaries #5: The Race
I had always dreamed of Kona, and had read so much about the race, the course, the athletes, Huggo’s, the undie run, and so on. What I didn’t envisage was how tough writing about the race would be. Unlike my only attempt at racing on the Big Island, this is my sixth attempt at this […]
Kona Diaries #4: The pre and post race experience
I’m on a plane somewhere above the Rockies at the moment, and I’m slowly trying to pull the pieces of my race together. For now, I’d like to let you know what the experience is like before and after the race. I’ll get to the experience of the race in the next post. The night […]
Kona Diaries Part 3: Race Week
The last few days have been very busy with activities and getting ready for the race. Then the exhibitors have taken over large parts of the town with some of the kit in the triathlon world. And we’ve had our first few official athletes event. Race week: Training wise, I’ve managed to tick on okay. […]
Kona Diaries Part 2: Always make sure your PJ’s are decent
I’ve been on the big island for a week, and its quite clear that there is something brewing. We’re pretty fortunate to be staying on Ali’I Drive about 2 miles from the start. In our complex, we have three world champs and about 15 other professionals just hanging around, going for rides and runs like […]
Kona Diaries: Part 1 – How I got here
How did I get onto this plane that is heading to the other side of the world for a bike race? Spot the triathlete in the airport lounge. Now this is a very special bike race. It starts with a swim warm-up and ends with a jog to the finish. And it’s a World Championship […]
Giant unveils all-new trinity triathlon bike at Ironman World Champs
Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, introduced its all-new Trinity triathlon bikes this week during a global media launch at the Ironman World Championships. The new range of composite triathlon bikes includes two series: Trinity Advanced Pro and Trinity Advanced. A fully UCI-legal time trial version of the new bike, the Trinity Advanced Pro […]
Standard Bank IRONMAN® 70.3 Durban officially sold out
The inaugural Standard Bank IRONMAN® 70.3 Durban is officially sold out with 3,000 athletes set to line up at Snake Park Beach on 2 August 2015. Standard Bank is very pleased to see that its involvement with the IRONMAN® brand in South Africa has resulted in an expansion of the local series of events, and […]
From zero to hero: what drove Songo Fipaza to do the Ironman?
Six months ago Songo Fipaza could not float, let alone swim. On Sunday the 29th March he completed open water 3.8km swim – then topped that with the 180km cycle and 42km run in the Iron Man championship in Mandela Bay. A great cyclist and runner, Songo’s dream of competing in Triathlons would remain that […]
Standard Bank IRONMAN is set to Never Stop Moving Forward
Standard Bank South Africa, the official sponsor of all the Standard Bank IRONMAN® triathlons taking place in South Africa for the next three years is looking forward to playing a significant part in delivering the best possible athlete experience in each of the Standard Bank IRONMAN® Triathlons, as well as creating value for participants and […]
Tri Talk SA – Ironman 70.3 Information Webinar
If you’re doing your first Ironman 70.3 in East London this weekend you’re probably beside yourself with nerves. The good news is Tri Talk SA hosted a webinar on Thursday 16 January to talk triathletes through the 70.3 Buffalo City experience. From registration right through to crossing the finish line, they covered it all. Swim […]