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Women are better marathon pacers than men – study

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An analysis of nearly 2m results from 131 marathons staged around the world found that women are better pacers than men when it comes to marathon running. Advertisement “Although men are faster marathon runners than women they are not the smartest,” concluded study author Jens Jakob Andersen of RunRepeat.com, who estimates that women are 18% better […]

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Poll: 55% of Brits in favour of cash for cycling

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According to a YouGov poll of over 2,000 British adults, more than half of respondents think the UK government should be investing in cycling. Advertisement Nearly a third (31%) of respondents said they were more likely to get around by bike if more cycle lanes were separated from traffic on busy roads. Over a third […]

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220 Awards 2015 shortlist up

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Here they are – the nominees for this year’s 220 awards, as chosen by you, our readers! Advertisement With twenty categories and thousands of votes cast, we had a bumper haul of strong contenders to trawl through this year. Many congrats to all those shortlisted – we’ll be announcing the winners at the 220 Triathlon […]

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Emma Pallant: “Triathlon has taught me I always have to fight”

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For fans jaded by overt professionalism in sport, decisions made without a business motive, or, at least, one that will not pay instant dividends, are not merely refreshing, but strike at the heart of what makes it so captivating. Advertisement In the summer of 2012, Michelle Dillon was at a crossroads in her career. The […]

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Rebecca Preston joins Brett Sutton’s tri squad

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Triathlon coach Brett Sutton has announced that Australian athlete Rebecca Preston is joining his superstar squad after a long hiatus, in a bid to wrap up her tri career on a high. Advertisement Preston was at her peak in 2006 and 2007, when she claimed back-to-back victories at Ironman Switzerland. She also placed fifth in […]

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Alistair Brownlee to speak at 2015 Keswick Mountain Festival

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Cumbria will again play host to the country’s biggest outdoors festival this year, taking place on 14 -17 May. Keswick Mountain Festival will offer an exciting smorgasbord of adventure-themed activities, live performances and high-profile speakers, including Alistair Brownlee. Advertisement Brownlee, arguably Britain’s top triathlete and certainly one of the world’s best, will be giving a […]

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5/8 WWE NXT Spoilers: Complete Results For Tonight’s Show

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The following report contains complete SPOILERS for tonight’s episode of WWE NXT. This week’s show wraps up the post-WrestleMania television taping at Full Sail University. Click Here: rugby jerseys — Raul Mendoza def. Riddick Moss — Bianca Belair def. Mia Yim — Matt Riddle def. Adam Cole — Riddle dances and fools around the stage after […]

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Six-Woman Tag Match Set For Double or Nothing

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All Elite Wrestling has announced a huge six-woman tag match for Double or Nothing. Aja Kong will team with Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura to take on Hikaru Shida, Riho & Ryo Mizunami. Double or Nothing is set to take place on May 25th, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Click Here: Argentina soccer tracksuit #AEW #DoubleOrNothingSat, May 25th […]

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Brock Lesnar Reportedly Set For Major Match At WWE Super Showdown

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According to WrestleVotes on Twitter, the “Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar is set to return to the ring on Friday, June 7th for the controversial WWE Super Showdown event in Saudi Arabia. He will reportedly be challenging Seth Rollins for the Universal title. While many are understandable skeptical when it comes to news breaking from WrestleVotes, due to […]