Triathlon

Koper – Almost 900 competitors from 42 countries will be on the starting line on Sunday for I Feel Slovenia Ironman 70.3 Slovenian Istria, the country’s largest triathlon event.

Koper – Slovenia will host the third Half Ironman race on 19 September, the Ironman 70.3 Slovenian Istria. The organisers expect about 1,200 competitors from 50 countries. The race was called off last year due to coronavirus, this year they expect to go ahead with a number of measures to protect the health of the racers.

The long-distance triathlon race, taking place on 23 September and organised by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), will consist of a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride and a 21.1 km run.

The Tokyo Gulf water, in which some competitions have to happen at the Olympic Games in 2020, is too dirty and does not meet the standards of international federations. A water survey in the Odaya area has shown that at least for the time being there will not be any competitions.

They say that behind every Ironman there's a story. That of Panagiotis Dimpampis from the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos is awe-inspiring.

Combine a high-energy sporting event with a weekend break at a lovely island in the Saronic Gulf at the 2017 Spetsathlon, taking place this year from May 5-7.

The event, which brings together hundreds of athletes from a variety of disciplines and different parts of the world, is a running, swimming and cycling triathlon that stands out for its natural setting.

Registrations are open for the XTERRA Greece Championship due to take place in Greece in June 20, 2015. The official off road triathlon event is taking place for the 3rd consecutive year at Lake Plastira. Athletes can choose between the official Full Distance Race and the Sprint Distance Race. Entry is possible for individuals and Team Relay in both races.

The death of American actor Robin Williams saddened the world, and in Sibiu (central Romania) brought tears in the eyes of Adrian Ginju, a former national champion swimmer and trainer, who said he 'lost a friend.'