IRONMAN UK 2021 in pictures: Age-Group champions and winners

The 2021 Age-Group champions from the 12th edition of IRONMAN UK in Bolton, where Kate Corcoran and John Thelwell were the quickest amateurs

IRONMAN UK 2021 – in pictures

Courtesy of the lenses of photographers Nigel Roddis and Huw Fairclough, a visual look back at IRONMAN UK 2021, Bolton

IRONMAN UK 2021: Skipper and Matthews reign

Joe Skipper reeled in Sam Laidlow to claim victory while Katrina Matthews came home in front of a select women’s PRO field at IRONMAN UK.

Married man to IRONMAN – Adam Bowden primed for Bolton

Adam Bowden will swap a honeymoon on a sun-kissed beach for the gruelling test of IRONMAN Bolton this weekend – with his wife’s blessing.

IRONMAN UK 2021 preview – Men’s Pro race

Three years since the last Pro race at IRONMAN UK, will Joe Skipper return to ‘defend’ that 2018 win? Not if Sam Laidlow has anything to do with it

IRONMAN UK 2021 preview – Women’s Pro race

Great Britain’s Katrina Matthews will start Sunday’s IRONMAN UK as favourite to add a second full-distance win to her impressive C.V.

For one year only – IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton

Bolton is to get a second M-Dot event – but only for one year – with the announcement of IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton on 26th September 2021

$100,000 prize purse for IRONMAN UK 2021

The Supersapiens IRONMAN UK 2021 has been added to the Pro race schedule – and a $100,000 prize purse is sure to attract a quality field

Supersapiens becomes title partner of IRONMAN World Championship

The IRONMAN World Championship has a new title sponsor, Supersapiens. That’s great news for the sport and for you, the athlete…

IRONMAN UK 2020 cancelled

Changes to the 2020 UK triathlon calendar continues, with the news that IRONMAN UK, Bolton, will not take place this year

New bike course for IRONMAN UK 2020

Changes have just been announced for the 2020 edition of IRONMAN UK. Here is the news…

IRONMAN UK 2019: Kona Qualifiers

Who qualified for the IRONMAN World Championships from IRONMAN UK 2019 – and how fast did they have to go? Here are the 50 athletes who have made it to Kona via Bolton

Weekend Roundup: 13-14 July 2019

Check out all of the key triathlon action on what was a massive weekend of sport generally, in the Weekend Roundup. ETU / ITU / IRONMAN (and British success) all feature

IRONMAN UK 2019: Age-Group champions and podium gallery

The 2019 Age-Group champions and images of ALL of the podium presentations from the 11th edition of IRONMAN UK in Bolton

Brian Fogarty, Emma Wardall win IRONMAN UK 2019

Speedy Brits in Bolton. The 2019 IRONMAN UK overall wins went to Brian Fogarty and Emma Wardall in impressive style in Lancashire

The Weekend Preview: 13-14 July 2019

IRONMAN UK headlines he UK schedule, while there are a few international events to keep things interesting too. Here’s the Weekend Preview…

IRONMAN UK Race Director talks 2019 bike course changes

What is the background to the new IRONMAN UK bike course? We spoke to Race Director Sam Brawn to find out more about the changes…

IRONMAN UK confirms new bike course for 2019

IRONMAN UK, Bolton have today announced significant bike course changes for the 2019 edition. Here are the details and new course map

IRONMAN UK 2019 becomes Military Division Kona qualifier

There’s a new route to Kona at IRONMAN UK 2019, with the addition of 10 Military Division qualification slots added to the Bolton race. Here are the details

IRONMAN UK’s Ironkids race sold out in record time

In just over fours hours, all of the entries to IronKids at IRONMAN UK 2019 have been sold out. That is impressive.

Entries opening next week for world’s largest Ironkids

3,000 children took part in IronKids at IRONMAN UK in 2018 – and it sold out in six hours. Places for 2019 open on Wednesday 24th October

Joe Spraggins: first time Kona qualifier

You have you sights set on qualifying for the IRONMAN World Championship – and then finally achieve it. I spoke to British Age-Group athlete, Joe Spraggins, about achieving how he achieved his goal

Are you a British Kona Qualifier for 2018? Then read this!

Are you a British athlete heading to the IRONMAN World Championship this year? If that’s you, then read on and please make sure you join the GB Kona 2018 Facebook page.

IRONMAN UK: 2018 Kona Qualifiers

Who qualified for the IRONMAN World Championships from IRONMAN UK 2018 – and how fast did they have to go? Here are the 40 athletes who made it to Kona

New bike sponsor for IRONMAN UK champion Joe Skipper

Did you spot IRONMAN UK winner, Joe Skipper, on a new bike yesterday on the roads around Bolton? We did and he now rides the Ultra TRI bike as part of Team Ribble

IRONMAN UK 2018: Age-Group champions and impressive performances

As always, some impressive performances in amongst the Age-Group field at IRONMAN UK. A look here at the fastest amateur athletes and category champions from Bolton 2018

Joe Skipper, Lucy Gossage are IRONMAN UK 2018 champions

A British victory double today in Bolton for IRONMAN UK, where Lucy Gossage took her fifth win at the race, while Joe Skipper finally took top spot

IRONMAN UK confirms course changes for Sunday

Sometimes things don’t go to plan – and Sunday’s IRONMAN UK in Bolton has been impacted by other events in the region, resulting in course changes.

IRONMAN UK: Best UK Triathlon at The Running Awards 2018

The IRONMAN UK & Ireland Tour 2017: In Review

The IRONMAN UK & Ireland Tour 2017

IRONMAN racing on home soil couldn’t be in a stronger position. In 2017 we were treated to seven IRONMAN races in the UK & Ireland, and 2018 is already looking to be another bumper year of racing. As with every year, we have to pay tribute to the ones that we have lost and Sunday 25th June 2017 was the last edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Exmoor, Wimbleball. An iconic event that will be missed.

We have collated our extensive coverage to revisit the 2017 season…

IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire, Sunday 18th June 2017

1.9km / 90km / 21.1km

STAFFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Lucy Gossage of Great Britain wins the womens race in the IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire on June 18, 2017 in Stafford, England. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images) — Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images

RACE REPORT

Third consecutive IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire title for Lucy Gossage

VIDEO

Watch the IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE Video

IRONMAN 70.3 Exmoor, Wimbleball – Sunday 25th June 2017

1.9km / 90km / 21.1km – AG Only race

SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 25: Secon place athlete Elaine Garvican (L), first place athlete Ruth Purbroo and third pace athlete Heather Fell (R), all of them from Great Britain pose for a picture at the top three podium during the Ironman 70.3 UK Exmoor at Wimbleball Lake on June 25, 2017 in Somerset, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images for Ironman) — Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images for Ironman

RACE REPORT

Ruth Purbrook, Marton Cseik take the final Wimbleball 70.3 wins

IRONMAN 70.3 Edinburgh – Sunday 2nd July 2017

950m swim / 90km bike / 21.1km run

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 02: Emma Pallant of Britain celebrates winning the womens race at Ironman 70.3 Edinburgh on July 2, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images For Ironman ) — Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images For Ironman

RACE REPORT

Raelert and Pallant win the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Edinburgh

IRONMAN UK, Bolton – Sunday 17th July 2017

3.8km / 180km / 42.2 km

RACE REPORTS

IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin – Sunday 20th August 2017

1.9km / 90km / 21.1km

DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 20: Athlete David McNamee from Great Britain celebrates winning the men race of IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin triathlon at the finish line on August 20, 2017 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images for IRONMAN) — Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images for IRONMAN

RACE REPORT

McNamee and Lewis earn IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin victories

IRONMAN Wales – Sunday 12th September 2017

3.8km / 180km / 42.2km

IRONMAN Wales 2017 (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

RACE REPORT

Wurf and Gossage conquer an epic day at IRONMAN Wales

VIDEO

Watch the IRONMAN WALES Video

IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth – Sunday 17th September 2017

1.9lm / 90km / 21.1km

RACE REPORT

IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth titles to Cunnama and Verstuyft

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IRONMAN UK & Ireland Tour 2018: Full Schedule

Considering racing on the IRONMAN UK & Ireland Tour 2018? Check out the six races on the schedule for the New Year, including the latest course updates

IRONMAN UK Race Director Sam Brawn talks Bolton changes for 2018

Want more details on the changes to IRONMAN UK, Bolton from 2018? We spoke Race Director, Sam Brawn, to find out more about what is planned

Changes announced for 10th IRONMAN UK in Bolton

As promised, here is the official news on the course and event changes to IRONMAN UK ahead of the 10th edition in Bolton on 15th July 2018

IRONMAN UK Bolton – Event Changes

With its tenth anniversary approaching, changes to IRONMAN UK will be announced later today, Tuesday 5th December. Here’s how to get the latest updates.

#GBKona 2017: Kate Stannett is the repeat offender!

Meet Kate Stannett: an IRONMAN UK ever-present

A voice of experience – on the eve of her 20th IRONMAN race – Kate Stannett is relaxed and looking forward to Saturday’s IRONMAN World Championship.

As for IRONMAN UK, she’s got no plans on stopping any time soon…

IRONMAN UK: 2017 Kona Qualifiers

Who qualified for the IRONMAN World Championships from IRONMAN UK 2017 – and how fast did they have to go? Here are the 40 athletes who made it to Kona

Missing the IRONMAN UK Cut Off: Damien Mcconaghy

What is it like to race for 17 hours… and then cross the line two minutes late? We chat to Damien Mccongahy, the last man across the line at IRONMAN UK, Bolton.

Entries for IRONMAN UK Bolton 2018 are open

Entries to IRONMAN UK, Bolton, 2018 are now open for general entries – with several new additions including a Deferral Program and Payment Plan option

10 things I learned at IRONMAN UK, Bolton…

After a long time away from IRONMAN racing, Tri247’s Paul Shanley made a late entry to IRONMAN UK – and learned a few things in the process

IRONMAN UK 2017 galleries

IRONMAN UK in pictures
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