Challenge Roth News Index

Challenge Roth will use RaceRanger triathlon drafting technology for 2024 showpiece event

Challenge Roth will be introducing the new drafting technology in 2024

Emma Pallant-Browne on Challenge Roth, the PTO Tour and what she’s most excited for in 2024

Emma Pallant-Browne on her season plans for 2023, Challenge Roth and what she is most excited about in the near future.

The Ironman distance: Using complexity, COVID, clubs and cricket to predict an uncertain future

John Levison goes deep on the future of the full distance

Chrissie Wellington on passing the torch and why Daniela Ryf truly is the GOAT

Wonderful wisdom from the four-time IRONMAN World Champion

‘Mission accomplished’ and Sebi Kienle ‘happy’ with retirement timing

German legend in a good place as he reflects on an incredible career on triathlon’s biggest stage – and an emotional finale.

Daniel Baekkegard relives ‘pure mayhem’ in Roth as he tried to match insane Ditlev bike split

The bike leg in Roth was one for the ages…

Ben Kanute hails epic Roth experience, says he could hear crowd UNDER WATER

Ben Kanute recounts his third place at Challenge Roth.

Challenge Roth 2024 entries sell out in FORTY SECONDS on back of epic renewal

The entries for Challenge Roth 2024 have already sold out.

Joe Skipper to take on a different challenge after being a part of triathlon ‘history’ in Roth

Joe Skipper reacts to Challenge Roth.

Daniel Baekkegard gives build-up insight after Challenge Roth fourth place finish

Daniel Baekkegard shares where his mental state was at before fourth at Challenge Roth.

Sam Laidlow facing race against time following Roth injury

Sam Laidlow sustained an injury at Challenge Roth which could impact the rest of his season.

‘Coming to Roth was good for me’ – Laura Siddall on her recovery journey

She was at Roth last week, but unfortunately not to race. We find out how Laura Siddall’s recovery from a serious injury is progressing.

‘A show like no other’ – Kanute compares Roth crowds to London 2012

American star tells us what made Challenge Roth such an ‘amazing experience’ and then maps out the rest of his season.

‘Angry bird’ had already flown – Haug and Philipp praise Ryf masterclass

‘She was from an other planet’ said Anne Haug about Daniela Ryf after this Swiss star’s incredible performance at Challenge Roth.

All hail the ‘king’ – Lange accepts he’s second best again to Ditlev

German favourite has taken on Challenge Roth winner five times – and has so far been beaten on every single occasion.

“There’s a lot more left in this season” – Sodaro ready to bounce back from Roth

Chelsea Sodaro ready to bounce back from Challenge Roth.

‘It was now or never’ – Daniela Ryf reflects on ‘best performance ever’

There was incredible mutual respect from two legends of the sport as the world’s best full-distance time passed from one to the other.

Making a splash – improved swim takes Magnus Ditlev into unchartered waters

‘I think the biggest difference to last year was the fact I was able to swim in the front pack,’ says Challenge Roth record-breaker.

Magnus Ditlev Roth record ‘like the first moon landing’ says Sebastian Kienle

Triathlon legend Sebi Kienle explains why Magnus Ditlev’s latest incredible Challenge Roth win has taken the sport to a new level.

Challenge Roth 2023 results: Ryf the GOAT as she sets staggering new world best time

Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf knocked an incredible 10 minutes off the previous world record full-distance time as she won Challenge Roth.

Challenge Roth 2023 results: Ditlev destroys rivals in new record time

Magnus Ditlev rewrote the record books as he defended his Challenge Roth title in breathtaking style ahead of Patrick Lange and Ben Kanute.

WATCH AGAIN: Challenge Roth 2023 – Ryf and Ditlev the record breakers

Our preview piece for Challenge Roth 2023, with details on streaming, start times and fields.

‘We had a bit of a crazy plan’ – Lisa Norden on unconventional Roth build-up

Swedish star looking to put an epic gravel racing brick session to good use as she bids to make her mark at stacked Challenge Roth.

3-2-1? Fenella Langridge eyes top step of Challenge Roth podium

She animated the race when second last year – can the improving Fenella Langridge go one better at Challenge Roth on Sunday?

Time for PTO to mix up distances says Joe Skipper ahead of Roth showdowns

Joe Skipper believes the interest around Challenge Roth shows the demand for top long-distance races.

Action replay? Magnus Ditlev looks the man to beat again at Roth

The spotlight is on the great Dane as defending champion but he’s just looking to repeat last year’s gameplan.

‘We’ll see on race day if we’re all playing nicely or not’ – Kanute talks Roth tactics

Runner-up in the 70.3 Worlds last year, Ben Kanute aims to underline his full-distance credentials when he makes his Challenge Roth debut.

Chrissie Wellington looks forward not back and ‘expects’ her record to be broken

Sunday could be a momentous day for female full-distance triathlon and we chat to the woman who set the bar so high.

Challenge Roth 2023: Our predictions!

Our predictions for Challenge Roth this weekend.

Challenge Roth star Siddall with her 1-2-3 for stacked women’s race

It could hardly be tougher to call but who does two-time Roth runner-up Laura Siddall think will come out on top on Sunday?

Sebastian Kienle excited for last dance on home soil at Roth

Sebastian Kienle ahead of Challenge Roth.

Challenge Roth: Pro Men Start List and Bib Numbers

The start list, including bib numbers, for the pro men’s race at Challenge Roth.

Challenge Roth: Pro Women Start List and Bib Numbers

A full start list, including bib numbers, for the women’s field at Challenge Roth

Juggling a job, two young kids and bidding to make a splash at Challenge Roth

Debbie Greig will show on Sunday that it’s possible to race at the highest level of the sport while working full-time and bringing up a young family.

Ryf reckons world record bonus beckons for Challenge Roth winner

The stakes couldn’t be much higher in the women’s race at Challenge Roth – and Daniela Ryf believes that will spark a record time.

‘This is what our sport needs’ – Sodaro on Sunday’s showdown at Roth

‘I feel like I have that energy coming into this race,’ current IRONMAN World Champion Chelsea Sodaro tells us ahead of Challenge Roth.

Anne Haug ‘trusting in her own strengths’ as she bids for Roth hat-trick

A stellar field stands in the way of a third successive victory for German superstar – but she’s focussing on her own strengths.

Home favourite Laura Philipp eyes world record ahead of Challenge Roth clash

Laura Philipp is ready for Challenge Roth.

Former Challenge Roth champion Chrissie Wellington wins at Zugspitz Trail Ultra

Chrissie Wellington, a former Challenge Roth champion, won a big trail race in Germany.

Jan Frodeno heading to Bavaria after Challenge Roth “FOMO”

Jan Frodeno will be in Bavaria this weekend for Challenge Roth, albeit in a rather different capacity.