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TriFactor World Championships Returns to Quzhou After Six Years – Welcoming 1,223 Global Athletes to the Ancient City

The TriFactor World Championships Quzhou 2025 made a triumphant return after its last edition in 2019, drawing 1,223 athletes from 15 provinces and municipalities across China, representing 37 cities and 13 countries and regions, to the historic and picturesque city…

IRONMAN Malaysia Marks 10th Year of Grit and Glory in Langkawi

Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah, will welcome thousands of endurance athletes as it hosts the 10th edition of IRONMAN Malaysia from October 30 to November 2, 2025. Featuring a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride, and 42.2 km marathon…

Raising Triathletes: Imelda Anjayani Leads Five Children to the International Endurance Festival 2025 @ Melaka

  On most weekends in Putrajaya, while many families are easing into a leisurely breakfast, the Widjaya household is loading five bikes into the car. Helmets, wetsuits, running shoes, and snacks for the younger ones are packed in a rush….

TriFactor Triathlon Singapore 2025 Draws Athletes from 43 Nations at East Coast Park

PICTURE 1: Sprint Distance Triathlon Preparing at the START LINE Singapore, 26 July 2025 — The highly anticipated TriFactor Triathlon Singapore 2025 took place this morning at East Coast Park, drawing 1,528 participants from 43 countries across a variety of…

IRONMAN Langkawi 2025: World Championship Slot Allocation Explained Under New Qualification Rules

Following IRONMAN Group’s announcement of a new performance-based qualification model for the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship, Malaysian triathletes heading to IRONMAN Langkawi 2025 now have more clarity on how these changes will impact their chances of securing a coveted Kona…

Singapore’s Aaron Lee Wins International Multisport Coastal Fest in Sweltering Heat

Singaporean triathlete Aaron Lee produced a strong finish to emerge as the fastest finisher of the 113 Triathlon at the International Multisport Coastal Fest 2025 on Sunday, conquering punishing conditions to come out on top in the event’s flagship race….

Redzman vs Desaru: His 113 International Triathlon Malaysia Comeback

For most, the 113 International Triathlon Desaru Malaysia 2025 is just another race on the calendar. For Redzman Bin Ridzuan, it’s personal. This weekend, he returns to a course that once tested every part of him: mentally, physically, and emotionally….

A Family That Races Together: The Kuans’ Journey Through Triathlon

In the Kuan household, triathlon isn’t just a sport. It’s family time in motion. What began as a shared dream between Ryan Kuan and his wife quietly simmered over the years, through half-marathons and duathlons, before being shelved for the…

Top Honours for Martyn, Esther at Perak Multisport Festival’s Elite Triathlon

Malaysia’s top triathletes Martyn Lim and Esther Joy Chen rose to the occasion with commanding victories in the elite Sprint races at the Southeast Asia (SEA) Triathlon Federation Championships, held as part of the 2025 Perak Multisport Festival at Marina…

Desaru Coast Multi Sport Festival Delivers Heat, Hills, and Heart as Radbone and Choo Conquer IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast

It was a battle of sheer will and endurance under the tropical sun as Jed Radbone and Ling Er Choo rose above a world-class age-group athlete field to claim victory at the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast, the marquee race…