David Popovici of Romania competes in the men’s 200m freestyle heats at the 2022 European Aquatics Championships, Rome. The day before he broke the world record for the 100m free. (Image: Clive ...

Many of us who take up marathon running later in life might wonder what could have been. Had we just taken it up earlier… Could we have been great? Well, one athlete proving that the journey from ...

A triathlon bag (also called transition bag) may not be a mandatory purchase for your racing endeavours. In the past we’ve seen, and used, holdalls, plastic boxes and bin bags, all with varying ...

Anyone who cycles will probably have looked at a top-of-the-range bike and wondered: ‘will a more expensive road bike help me ride faster?’ As with most questions related to cycling tech, the answer ...

I’ve tested a lot of open-water swimming goggles over my years on 220 Triathlon’s test team. I don’t mind sharing that despite the collection in my spare room, I’m very choosy about what I wear to ...

The triathlon wetsuit is one of triathlon’s big ticket items and one of the most crucial triathlon buys you’ll ever make. To help you make that purchase, here’s our list of the best triathlon wetsuits ...

If you plan to continue your open-water swimming through the winter, then aside from a cosy swim robe to warm you after your dip, a cold water swimming hat is an absolute essential. Here are our ...

One of the thrills of running is its simplicity and purity. Get home from work, slip on a run tee and shorts, lace up your favourite shoes and you can soon be on your way. And you can do so without ...

Got the triathlon bug and want to move up to 70.3 distance (otherwise known as a half-Ironman or middle-distance race) from sprint or Olympic distance? Here’s all the advice you need, plus find a ...