Triathlon
Peacock streams PTO event at Daytona as IMG distributes rights in over 100 countries
The PTO 2020 Championship at Challenge Daytona, a triathlon event to be held at the Daytona International Speedway, is to be broadcast domestically by Comcast and NBCUniversal’s Peacock subscription s…
Casado retains World Triathlon presidency, events added to World Triathlon Cup calendar
Marisol Casado has been re-elected as president of World Triathlon, claiming her victory over challenger Mads Freund represents a “vote of confidence” after a tumultuous build-up to the election.
IOC throws out Casado complaint ahead of World Triathlon elections
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has cleared World Triathlon (WT) president Marisol Casado of any wrongdoing following a complaint filed by the World Triathlon Tribunal, as the Spanish official…
Infront and World Triathlon extend OTT and media rights sales agreement
World Triathlon, the sport’s recently-rebranded global governing body, has agreed an eight-year extension to its media agreement with the Infront agency.
ITU becomes World Triathlon as initialism dropped
The International Triathlon Union has dropped its ‘ITU’ initialism and become World Triathlon in a rebrand that became effective today (Thursday).
Super League Triathlon lands widespread TV distribution for SLT Arena Games
SLT Arena Games, the new triathlon event that amalgamates real-life and virtual racing, has secured broadcast coverage in 135 territories
Zhang replaced as Wanda Sports chairman, Ironman sale complete
Lin Zhang, chairman and board member at Wanda Sports Group, the owner of the Infront agency, among other interests in sport, has relinquished his roles and will be succeeded as chairman by Maojun Zeng,…
Super League Triathlon, Zwift launch new Arena Games concept
Super League Triathlon has teamed up with online cycling platform Zwift to create the SLT Arena Games, an amalgamation of real-life and virtual racing
Former ATP chief Kermode appointed vice-chair of Professional Triathletes Organisation
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced the appointment of former ATP chairman Chris Kermode as its vice-chairman and a member of its board of directors
“There’s going to be a strong trend towards localisation” | Andrew Messick, Ironman
Ironman Group chief executive Andrew Messick talks about the three steps the world's largest mass participation business has taken to minimise commercial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ironman creates Covid-19 event safety guidelines in anticipation of resumption of racing
The Ironman Group has released a set of guidelines and principles designed to allow it to safely operate Ironman and Ironman 70
Bid process finalised for 2021 World Triathlon events
The International Triathlon Union has finalised the bidding process for its top-tier World Triathlon Series, second-tier World Cup and Paratriathlon events taking place in 2021
Ironman signs two new sponsors ahead of virtual racing series
Global endurance series Ironman Group has signed up virtual cycling app Rouvy as it develops its presence in simulated racing
Ironman launches Virtual Racing series
The Ironman Group has announced that it is set to launch an all-digital version of its iconic triathlon series, Ironman Virtual Racing, allowing athletes to continue to train and compete from anywhere…
Sacramento to host Ironman triathlon in 2021
Sacramento, the capital city of California, will host an Ironman triathlon for the first time in 2021
Wanda ‘seeks $1bn’ for Ironman as discussions begin
Wanda Sports Group is hoping to raise $1bn (€930m) if it chooses to sell its Ironman triathlon business, Bloomberg has reported.
Wanda snubs Ironman sale talks given PTO’s ‘lack of clarity and specifics’
Wanda Sports Group, the sports unit of Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda, has said that it will not entertain discussions with the Professional Triathletes Organisation over its takeover bid for the Ironman…
Limelight turns to Hope to find mass participation event sponsors
The Limelight Sports agency has appointed Marc Hope Consulting/The Winning Tape, the consultancy set up by Marc Hope, to find sponsors for events including the London Duathlon and London Triathlon, Blenheim…