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Alex Yee suffers injuries in high-speed crash at ITU Triathlon World Cup Italy

Reigning ITU World Junior Duathlon champion, Alex Yee suffered broken ribs, vertebrae and a collapsed lung in a high-speed bike crash at the ITU Triathlon World Cup event in Cagliari in Italy recently. The 19-year-old British triathlete briefly lost consciousness after…

MotoGP World champion Nicky Hayden and triathlete Julia Viellehner suffers fatal crashes in Italy

Former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden passed away from multiple injuries sustained in a collision with a car while cycling near Rimini, Italy last week. Meanwhile, German triathlete Julia Viellehner also lost her battle and passed away at the same…

Top 11 Triathlon and Duathlon Racing Tips from Triathlete Jason Loh

In preparation for the Powerman Asia Duathlon championships coming up this weekend, Team TIME athlete,  Jason Loh shares some insightful advise from his valuable years of racing experience. Top 11 pointers: 1. Make sure your bike/tires are in good condition,…

NZ Triathlete suspended over incorrect swim time at world championships

New Zealand triathlete, Amy Stretton has been suspended for two years over incorrect time at Oklahoma ITU Long Distance World Championships. Stretton’s swim time of 55.27 was more than one minute faster than the fastest Elite male and more than…

Shirin Gerami makes triathlon history in Hijab at Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii

The Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii is known for attracting the most inspiring triathletes, each with their own struggle and life journeys. History was made this year, when Shirin Gerami crossed the finish line as Iranian’s first and only women…

TAG Heuer’s Connected Watch features Malaysian Ironman triathlete Azran Osman Rani

Have a glimpse of how TAG Heuer has infused 150 years of watchmaking craftsmanship with the unlimited power and potential of wearable technology. In its attempt at wearable gadgets, TAG Heuer Connected is built on the latest release of Android Wear…

Rio 2016: Emma Moffatt first Australian Triathlete to qualify for third Olympics

Australian Triathlete Emma Moffatt has created history even before the Olympic Games can begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June. Moffatt is proudly the first Australian Triathlete to qualify for three Olympic Games. “It feels amazing and I am quite proud…

113 Desaru Triathlon – 04-05.06.2016

It’s time to continue the triathlon season with  the 113 Series through North and South Malaysia at Bukit Merah, Perak and Desaru, Johor. In the 113 Series, each participant will complete a 2km swim, 90km bike and 21km run. Sign up yourself…

Young triathlete takes on Ultra Aquathlon for Juniors

It was such a different experience altogether this time at the recent Ultra Aquathlon in Putrajaya, Malaysia where I participated in the 300m swim and 2km run for Juniors under-15.  I had recently joined and started training with the triathlete…

Transform Fear into Fortitude to maketh an Ironman

Humans are made to withstand the toughest and most debilitating challenges. Despite suffering a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, former U.S. Marine Capt. Eric McElvenny has become a top competitor at one of the world’s most gruelling sports. For Eric McElvenny, the height…