John Levison

John Levison

Chief Correspondent
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.

John Levison is an experienced triathlon writer, analyst and event commentator who has been a key member of the TRI247 team for more that 15 years now. Previously Editor of the leading UK-based triathlon publisher, he now holds the title of Chief Correspondent. 

Having studied Banking and Finance at Loughborough University from 1990 to 1994, it was at the renowned sports-focused venue that John’s triathlon journey began, when he joined the University triathlon club on arrival. 

An ‘enthusiastic amateur’ athlete, John raced in triathlon events over a 25-year period across all distances, including four iron-distance finishes and representing the Great Britain Age-Group team in 2001 (Fredericia, Denmark) and 2008 (Vancouver, Canada). In running, he also achieved a sub three-hour marathon clocking in London in 2002. 

After a career in finance and banking in London, working for British Airways, Barclays and Union Bank of Switzerland, John joined TRI247 shortly after its launch. He has a strong background in event reporting, interviews, analysis, opinion and colour features. He is renowned for his attention to detail, and extensive knowledge on the history of the sport. 

John was a key part of the TRI247 team that won the 220 ‘Triathlon Website of the Year’ award for six consecutive years, and listeners of the MX Endurance podcast voted John the Triathlon Media Person of the Year in 2021. 

John’s knowledge and passion for the sport has also seen him become one of the most familiar voices at major triathlon events through his commentary work, both on-site announcing and livestream broadcast. This has included every major World Triathlon Series event in the UK since 2010 (London, Nottingham, Leeds, Sunderland), two Commonwealth Games (Glasgow 2014 and Birmingham 2022), the 2018 Glasgow European Championships, the 2015 Baku European Games in Azerbaijan and many more.  

His livestream and broadcast clients have included the BBC, IRONMAN, Challenge Family and Europe Triathlon, covering all distances and formats of the sport, including paratriathlon. 

In addition to event commentary, John has hosted many awards dinners for both British Triathlon and Europe Triathlon, hosted Q&As at Triathlon Shows and was the MC for the British Olympic Association triathlon team announcement ahead of Rio 2016. He was the subject of an extended interview with the IMTalk podcast in June 2023. 

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PTS5 WTPS Montreal 2023 - Grace Norman, Lauren Steadman, Kamylle Frenette

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Tom Hodgkinson Head of Paratriathlon British Triathlon

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IRONMAN UK 2023 podium images - Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN

IRONMAN UK 2023: Age-Group podium pictures from Bolton

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IRONMAN UK 2023 Results: Fastest Age-Group times and pictures from Bolton

Vetle Bergsvik Thorn European Games 2023 Krakow

Norwegian double! Vetle Bergsvik Thorn sprints to European Games 2023 gold

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Solveig Løvseth runs to European Games 2023 gold in Krakow

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IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene 2023 results: Robertson and Leiferman claim wins

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IRONMAN France 2023 results: Mignon fillets rivals for emphatic Nice success

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IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore 2023 results: Irish star Mitchell beats Bergsten in a thriller

Taylor Knibb Trek-Segafredo

Taylor Knibb fourth in 2023 US National Time Trial Championship

Challenge Gdansk 2023 - Photo Credit José Luis Hourcade

In pictures: Challenge Gdańsk 2023 gallery

Challenge Geraardsbergen 2023 - Photo Credit José Luis Hourcade

In pictures: Challenge Geraardsbergen 2023 gallery

Stefanie Clutterbuck - IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire 2023 AG Female winner (Photo Credit Huw Fairclough)

IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire 2023 in pictures: Age-Group champions

Lucy Buckingham Mallorca Olympic Triathlon 2023

Lucy Buckingham on the long road back from serious injury

IRONMAN Hamburg bike course generic image photo credit IRONMAN

Where next for triathlon after IRONMAN Hamburg tragedy?

Will McCloy Super League Triathlon

Will McCloy on triathlon passion, future stars and the challenges of commentary

Challenge St. Pölten 2023 - Photo Credit José Luis Hourcade

In pictures: Challenge St. Pölten 2023 gallery

Will McCloy

Raising triathlon’s broadcast standard: Will McCloy and Sub7Sub8

Chris McCormack and Will McCloy

And then I met Macca: How Will McCloy became the voice of Super League Tri

Will McCloy Super League Triathlon Neom 2022

A commentator’s journey: Will McCloy on life before Super League Triathlon

Connor Bentley Europe Triathlon Cup Caorle 2023

Europe Triathlon Cup Caorle 2023: Connor Bentley heads Brit one-two in Italy

Triathlon Drafting Technology RaceRanger PTO European Open Ibiza

Drafting debrief: What next for ground-breaking tech after big Ibiza test

Ashleigh Gentle PTO Canadian Open 2022 finish

PTO European Open 2023, Pro Women: Expert picks for a STELLAR field in Ibiza

Zwift Tri Battle Royale Jan Frodeno

PTO European Open 2023, Pro Men: Expert picks as Frodo, Big Blu and Ali B face off

Lucy Charles-Barclay / IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2021

PTO European Open 2023: The keys to victory for a mouthwatering Ibiza weekend

Jan Frodeno Alistair Brownlee IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2018

Jan Frodeno and Alistair Brownlee are ready to rock Ibiza, but will the party pop?

David Bishop, Will Clarke, London Marathon 2023

Triathletes at London Marathon 2023

Jetze Plat / Tokyo 2020

Second for Paratriathlon star Jetze Plat at the 2023 London Marathon

Beth Potter wins WTCS Abu Dhabi 2023 photo credit Tommy Zaferes World Triathlon

‘I feel like I belong on the podium’ – Paris beckons for Beth Potter

Kate Waugh u23 worlds 2 abu dhabi photo credit Janos M Schmidt World Triathlon

Kate Waugh talks World Champs success, Super League and Olympic ambitions

Challenge Wanaka 2023 Els Visser

Will these be the wildcard women for the PTO European Open, Ibiza?

Jan Frodeno Zwift Tri Battle Royale 2021

Golden tickets – who’ll get the PTO European Open wildcards for Ibiza?

Lucy Byram Challenge Puerto Varas win 2023 photo credit: Challenge Family

Lucy Byram talks progress, plans and an early season win double

Jan Frodeno Zwift Tri Battle Royale 2021

No GOAT: Jan Frodeno is ruled OUT of Oceanside 70.3 return

Gustav Iden on the run at WTCS Abu Dhabi 2023

Game ON. Team Norway puts best foot forward on the road to Paris

Beth Potter, Sophie Coldwell, Taylor Spivey - WTCS Abu Dhabi 2023 podium

Olympic Watch: Potter, Coldwell help Paris hopes in Abu Dhabi

PTO European Open 2023 Ibiza

Party time? Why all triathlon roads lead to Ibiza in May…

BMC Pro Triathlon Team 2023

BMC Pro Triathlon 2023: New talent, growth plans and ‘massive’ opportunities

Non Stanford - Europe Triathlon Awards 2022 (Held March 2023)

Non Stanford recognised at Europe Triathlon Awards 2022

12-14 Apr 2024
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Club La Santa Volcano Triathlon
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Challenge Salou
9 Jun 2024
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23 Jun 2024
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Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
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30 Jun 2024
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IRONMAN Kalmar
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IRONMAN Copenhagen
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Bahrain
IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain
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IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo
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Chile
IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon
4 Feb 2024
Australia
IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania
17 Feb 2024
New Zealand
Challenge Wanaka
18 Feb 2024
Thailand
IRONMAN 70.3 Bangsaen
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XTERRA Wellington Festival
24-25 Feb 2024
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World Triathlon Cup Napier
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IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand
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New Zealand
IRONMAN New Zealand
8-9 Mar 2024
United Arab Emirates
World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi
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New Zealand
World Triathlon Cup New Plymouth
17 Mar 2024
Chile
Challenge Puerto Varas
17 Mar 2024
Mexico
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