Erling Haaland inspiring Norwegian compatriot and Olympic champion as Man City chase historic Treble
Erling Haaland's 'monster' exploits are inspiring compatriot Kristian Blummenfelt's pursuit of ticking off more triathlon goals in Ibiza.
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'Standard is the best ever': Alistair Brownlee ready for PTO Tour battle with Kristian Blummenfelt and Jan Frodeno
Alistair Brownlee believes the standard of middle distance triathlon has never been higher ahead of a hotly-anticipated showdown in the Saturday Spanish sun. The two-time Olympic champion from Leeds, 35, will make his return to racing in Ibiza for the inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) European Open this weekend.
PTO Tour: Kristian Blummenfelt 'now a Man City fan' with 'monster' Erling Haaland inspiring compatriot
Erling Haaland's «monster» exploits are inspiring compatriot Kristian Blummenfelt's pursuit of ticking off more triathlon goals in Ibiza. And the reigning Olympic champion says more events like the inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) European Open can help narrow the gap in profile between his sport and football in Norway.
Paris 2024 unveils triathlon course
The 2024 Olympic triathlon courses will start and finish on the Pont Alexandre III bridge in the centre of Paris, Games organisers announced as they unveiled the routes on Thursday.
Manchester United Foundation staff complete Manchester Marathon
Two staff members from the Manchester United Foundation were among the 28,000 runners who took part in the adidas Manchester Marathon.
PTO Tour: Alistair Brownlee relishing maiden battle with Kristian Blummenfelt and Jan Frodeno in Ibiza
Alistair Brownlee believes a Balearic battle with two former fellow Olympic champions can catapult the profile of triathlon to new heights. Brownlee helps form a star-studded line-up in the Spanish sun alongside reigning Tokyo champion Kristian Blummenfelt and Beijing 2008 gold medallist Jan Frodeno, who is widely considered the greatest triathlete of all-time. Ad The 100km race — 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run — will be the first time the decorated trio have competed against each other as the PTO looks to revolutionise awareness and drive further visibility of the sport.
Alistair Brownlee given wild card for PTO European Open, Jan Frodeno and Ashleigh Gentle also feature
Britain's Alistair Brownlee has been given a wild card for the PTO European Open, with men's and women's world No. 1s Kristian Blummenfelt and Ashleigh Gentle also featuring on the start list.
Tom Barnard journeys from paratriathlon novice to Paralympic hopeful
Portsmouth paratriathlete Tom Barnard has gone from sporting novice to Paralympic hopeful. The 29-year-old, who competes in PTS5 events across the World Super Series, struggled with sport when he was younger due to his disability. Ad It was in fact an opportunity provided by a relative that started his sporting journey, and now there are few limits to his ambitions.