Category: Triathlon
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How To Break 40 Minutes For A 70.3 Ironman Swim | GTN Training Tips
The swim section of an ironman 70.3 covers a distance of 1900m and while the bike and run sections are longer, getting the swim right can really boost your half ironman time! In this video, Heather and Mark take us through some training tips that can help you break the 40-minute mark for a 70.3…
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Lydia Jacoby and Katie Zaferes: Full Medal Press Conference, Swimming and Triathlon | USA Today
American Katie Zaferes won bronze in women’s triathlon amid rainy conditions Tuesday morning at Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The American triathlete finished third with a time of 1:57:03. Alaskan teen Lydia Jacoby pulled off a shocking upset in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, becoming the first American woman to win gold in swimming in these Olympics.…
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Men’s Triathlon 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️ Last 5 Champions | Olympics
Enjoy this look back at the last 5 Men’s Triathlon winners at the Olympics: Simon Whitfield 🇨🇦 / Sydney 2000 Hamish Carter 🇳🇿 / Athens 2004 Jan Frodeno 🇩🇪 / Beijing 2008 Alistair Brownlee 🇬🇧 / London 2012 Alistair Brownlee 🇬🇧 / Rio 2016
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101 Ironmans in 101 Days! | The #AskASwimPro Show With the Iron Cowboy
James Lawrence, nicknamed the Iron Cowboy, completed the Conquer 100 challenge: 101 full Ironman triathlons in 101 consecutive days. We talked to James about his journey, from setting world records to his support system.
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Women’s Triathlon 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️ Last 5 Champions | Olympics
Enjoy this look back at the last 5 Women’s Triathlon winners at the Olympics: Brigitte McMahon 🇨🇭/ Sydney 2000 Kate Allen 🇦🇹/ Athens 2004 Emma Snowsill 🇦🇺/ Beijing 2008 Nicola Spirig 🇨🇭/ London 2012 Gwen Jorgensen 🇺🇸/ Rio 2016
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Top Pool Swimming Training Hacks | 8 Hassle-Free Swim Tips | Global Triathlon Network
We often feel like a swim session can become a real faff and a bit of a chore – but this doesn’t have to be the case! We thought we’d share our own tips and tricks that we here at GTN have picked up over the years to help you have a more streamlined and…
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6 Tips Towards A Better Swimming Technique | Why Do I Suck At Swimming? | Global Triathlon Network
Are you fed up with not improving at swimming? Have you put in countless hours in the water, countless technique sessions, and yet you’re no better? We understand it’s frustrating! What is the secret? How do you crack it? We’re here with our 6 top tips to help you out!
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6 Tips To Get You Ready For Open Water Swimming | Global Triathlon Network
Swimming in the open water is a lot different from visiting your local swimming pool. Equipment choices, the way you might swim with others & how you prepare for each session will likely vary quite a bit in comparison. Here are our top tips for getting the most out of your next swim in the…
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How To Not Panic In An Open Water Race Start | Triathlon Raceday Swim Tips
If you’ve ever experienced anxiety around the swim start in a triathlon, don’t worry, you’re not alone -even strong swimmers can struggle with the start of a triathlon swim. With experience and practice, this fear can be tackled and we’re here to help!