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I post the triathlon news stories that you won't read about in the other main sports news. I'm particularly interested in how the sport is developing across the world.

I'm not a triathlete now, but I was for 20+ years. Raced in the UK, USA, Germany etc.
Pinned
And i'm here. If you are interested in the type of triathlon news that the main news doesn't cover, that's my thing.

I use a perl script to scrape results from Google News. Read through them daily, post interesting stuff that's not in the mainstream reporting.

ironman, T100, Challenge, duathlon
This whole event seems nuts... www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstor...
February 4, 2026 at 3:46 AM
One more from yesterdays news. Ben Shepard's wife thinks he's an idiot. Remember, there are only 4-types of Ironman.

uk.style.yahoo.com/mornings-ben...
This Morning's Ben Shephard branded 'idiot' by rarely-seen wife Annie
Ben Shephard has revealed his exciting plans for his 51st year - from attempting a triathlon to hosting ITV's new show The Summit and navigating This Morning changes
uk.style.yahoo.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Here is why you need to protect your trademarks. This wasn't an Ironman, it wasn't even a triathlon.

www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/lto-to-summo...
LTO to summon Boss Ironman Challenge organizers over fatal incidents involving participants
THE LAND Transportation Office (LTO) announced on Monday, Feb. 2, that it will issue a show cause order to the BMW Owners’ Society of Safe Riders (BOSS), the organizer of the Boss Ironman Challenge Mi...
www.mindanaotimes.com.ph
February 3, 2026 at 6:55 PM
In other news, I've entered my 198th race, I have until September to get fit. I'm going back to Union Res. in Longmont CO - I had a full on heart attack there while running 5-miles in July 2017.
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Let the complications begin. It's only once the IOC has released the qualification criteria that national governing bodies can start to plot to make them so complicated that ordinary people don't know how it works.

triathlon.org/news/the-ioc...
The IOC approves the Olympic Qualification Criteria for LA28 Olympics
<p dir="ltr">World Triathlon is pleased to announce that the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the <a href="https://cms.triathlon.org/download-file/los-angeles-
triathlon.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Reposted by News4Tri
The 23-year-old pickup driver who fatally hit two members of the Frisco Triathlon Club last month did not have a driver’s license, according to a newly released state report on the crash.

Driver who fatally struck two cyclists in Pilot Point was unlicensed, records show
The Dec. 20 crash killed two members of the Frisco Triathlon Club.
www.dallasnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
" Yee’s 2026 calendar is the return of elite racing to his home city as London welcomes back a World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) contest as part of the T100 weekend on July 25-26"

www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/2581198...
Alex Yee relishing elite triathlon's return to London
Alex Yee enjoyed the experience of a lifetime at last year’s London Marathon and now hopes to inspire the next generation at triathlon’s…
www.cumnockchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Of course it was an Ironman that's why they wrote with an i

english.news.cn/20260131/53f...
Over 1,500 athletes race in int'l ironman triathlon in Israel's Red Sea city of Eilat
english.news.cn
February 1, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Reposted by News4Tri
There are tickets left, but they're going fast. I'm coming to the Wylam Brewery in Newcastle to talk about stuff with @camsell59.bsky.social on February 10th. See you there!
Our 2026 book based events are up n running!

Starting tomorrow with HF Askwith, then @ldlapinski.bsky.social @nedboulting.bsky.social @catrionaward.bsky.social & more …

We’d 💜 to see you there!

🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks
January 27, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Wait until the council find out that not only will the have to pay nearly half a million for an ironman, but up to 2,50p local residents, school children and others will have to work for free for up to 8hrs each, some will voluntarily work long.

shastascout.org/decision-on-...
Decision on city financing for the Ironman competition tabled by Redding City Council – Shasta Scout
The council’s decision followed a tense discussion on financial spending. The item will be brought back into discussion on Feb. 17. An Ironman official says he’s not concerned about the delay.
shastascout.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:36 AM
After my heart attack, I nulled out all my Garmin Personal records, after all there is before times and after. Never the twain shall meet.

How is my recovery from total knee replacement? Pretty happy so far. Have already walked 5k, and 3rd time in the pool in years, hit 10-mins for 400m. 4x 400m
January 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Hyrox events have surged in popularity across the UK. Kieran Thomas and Andy Lean volunteer as firefighters on the Isle of Man and will compete in full firefighters gear.

Hydration, hydration, hydration.

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Isle of Man friends to complete Hyrox in full firefighter kit
Kieran Thomas and Andy Lean take on the indoor endurance event wearing their Manx firefighting kit.
www.bbc.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Finally for tonight, From gymnastics to Ironman, 19-year-old Renee is chasing a world record across continents while balancing early alarms, exams and belief.

Renee training nearly 20 hours a week while pursuing her degree at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Also nearing peak season down in NZ, here are some of the upcoming races www.sportzhub.com/event/01-19-...

Events between 01/19/2026 and 04/19/2026
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www.sportzhub.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Talking of Triathletes and half marathon wins, Nicole van der Kaay won the women's race at yesterday's Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half in New Zealand; Jack Moody won for the men.

www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU26...
Jack Moody & Nicole Van Der Kaay Win Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half
The Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half was the headline event for the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport which also featured the Iline Construction Aquabike event, and the Waitoa Mount Festiva...
www.scoop.co.nz
January 19, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Good to see Tyler Butterfield still hammering it. Anyone know if he still lives here in Boulder County, Colorado?

It's worth noting in the second and third race picture, unmentioned in the @royalgazette.com coverage, #1812 is Ellie Stevens womens winner

www.royalgazette.com/running-tria...
Tyler Butterfield leads home local runners
Olympian Tyler Butterfield was among a trio of local runners securing impressive top-ten finishes against an international field in the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon on Sunday. The former professional cyc...
www.royalgazette.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Here is a whole thread about cycling which goes back to the early 1800's - it took off more quickly than I imagined and I'd be happy to add more to the thread if people are interested.

Like, subscribe etc. #oldbikenews
I'm going to mirror a thread I posted on twitter in May 2022, it got very little traction but I think the history of cycling goes back much further than most people realize and it's also fascinating reading. All the cuttings shown in the thread are genuine.

San Francisco Chronicle 1896 #oldbikenews
January 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The lesson here is that politicians don't make good role models, and if you write features about them Triathlete Magazine and Ironman Triathlon they will always, always let you down.

bsky.app/profile/nyma...
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Having Affair With Ex-Bodyguard
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Team USA headed for massive medal haul after Trump government bans overseas athletes. Medals to be redesigned as Gold toilets!

bsky.app/profile/brex...
Banning Ethiopian athletes from entering America for long distance running event is like banning Brazilian footballers from entering for the World Cup. Yet another reason to boycott FIFA's farce!

#WorldCupBoycott ⚽️🕊
US vetoes most Ethiopian athletes for the World Crosscountry Championships in Florida by denying their visas. Ethiopia will be unable to record a team result in either the U20 men’s or U20 women’s races, ending its 44-year medal streak.

I’m sure the Olympics and World Cup are going to be fine. 😡
January 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Well todays the day. I'm heading back to the pool this afternoon to try and get fit after my total knee replacement in November. I'm 40lbs over my old race weight and expect today to be a tough lesson.

I wore this t-shirt to remind me I once knew what I was doing and how.
January 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM