shop

Is Race Ranger turning PRO triathlon into a running race? Tim Don on how the revolutionary tech is changing the game

Race Ranger is a step in the right direction to reduce drafting in triathlon. But is it going far enough, and could it inadvertently be creating a significant change in pro racing dynamics? Tim Don gives his take on the draft-busting tech - including why it probably won't work for age-groupers.

By Tim Don

Columnist

Last updated -

13 Aug 2025

If you haven’t heard of Race Ranger… well, where have you been!? This revolutionary tech is essentially triathlon’s equivalent of VAR in football. Except instead of telling us whether a player was off...

This is a premium article as part of the subscription

Join Now

Written by

Tim Don

Tim Don is a 4 x ITU World Champion, 3 x Olympian and a former IRONMAN World Record holder, with multiple 70.3 and Ironman titles to his name.

Discover more

Let’s race… Challenge Forte Village Sardinia

Are calf sleeves actually worth it for triathletes? How many watts aero calf compression sleeves could save you

Laura Siddall Patagonman Xtreme Triathlon 2023

Are we in a triathlon boom, or hurtling towards burnout? Laura Siddall on the growth of the sport

Is sports nutrition bad for you? Ultra-processed foods are under siege, and athletes are caught in the cross fire – but should we be worried?

Challenge Barcelona 2023 - Photo Credit: Jose Luis Hourcade

The ultimate city break triathlon race-cations: from Challenge Barcelona to Singapore T100 these are the best city centre races to combine multisport with sightseeing

latest News