TRI247
Search
shop
SUPERTRI E TICKETS DISCOUNT & VIP COMPETITION
SUPERTRI E TICKETS DISCOUNT & VIP COMPETITION

Laura Philipp and Daniela Ryf donate Dubai prizes to Ukraine

Stars stand up for war-torn Ukraine at a time of immense challenges

News Director
Last updated -
SHOP
Watch Potter, Brownlee & Beaugrand LIVE

Laura Philipp and Daniela Ryf proved yet again that triathlon can be a real force for good when they donated their prize money from IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai to the people of Ukraine.

While the start of the big-time professional triathlon season brought much excitement on Saturday, everything right now pales almost into insignificance given what is happening in war-torn Ukraine.

Philipp and Ryf giving back

So many sections of society have stood up to raise money and awareness following the Russian awareness, and Philipp and Ryf added their names to the ever-growing list.

They had both announced their intentions ahead of the start in Dubai, and Laura won $2500 by claiming top step on the podium with Daniela netting $2000 for second.

Laura said in an Instagram post: “The world is facing great challenges right now. My thoughts and respect go to the people who are bravely fighting and standing up for freedom and peace in Ukraine and around the world.

“Tomorrow I will race for this very purpose, to show that we should fight each other in sport and not in war.

“Any prize money i’ll win with this race, will be donated for the people of Ukraine to support peace and justice in the world.”

Advertisement

Much bigger challenges

Daniela meanwhile had very similar feelings, explaining: “The world is facing much bigger challenges at the moment.

“My thoughts are with the people in Ukraine and everyone fighting for peace around the world. That’s why for me tomorrow’s race lays under the sign of showing that we should fight in sport and not in war.

“The prizemoney I win tomorrow I will donate to @roteskreuz_ch who helps the people in need in Ukraine.”

13th April 2024 - London
Watch Potter, Brownlee & Beaugrand as these triathlon superstars take on the world in the build up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
LIMITED TICKETS - DON'T MISS OUT!
Jonathan Turner
Written by
Jonathan Turner
Jonathan Turner is News Director for both TRI247 and RUN247, and is accustomed to big-name interviews, breaking news stories and providing unrivalled coverage for endurance sports.  
Discover more
Kyle Smith
Watt it takes to win at supertri E – a data dive into how deep the PROs have to dig
Arena Games Triathlon Finals Singapore - Beth Potter bike
The evolution of Esports in triathlon – How supertri brought virtual racing to the mainstream
Beth Potter Arena Games Triathlon Finals Singapore
Lightning fast splits and record breaking performances – relive some of the top moments from women’s supertri E racing
Lionel Sanders Arena Games Montreal game face on bike photo credit SLT
Countdown to supertri E – a look back at some of the most epic moments in men’s triathlon E racing
Challenge Barcelona 2023 - Photo Credit: Jose Luis Hourcade
Brownlee brothers on the costly race day swim mistakes to avoid – plus their own mishaps
latest News
Georgia Taylor-Brown WTCS Yokohama 2023 finish
World Triathlon Indoor Cup Lievin: Start time, preview, format and how to watch live
Kat Matthews PTO Tour US Open 2023
Kat Matthews shares details of race against time to recover from Miami T100 injury
Mixed Team Relay France podium WTCS Sunderland 2023 photo credit: World Triathlon / Petko Beier
World Triathlon confirm initial nine teams to qualify for Paris Olympic Games Mixed Relay
Ruth Astle St George finish line 2022 photo credit Tom Pennington Getty Images for IRONMAN
British IRONMAN Champion on committing to professional triathlon and chasing a T100 Tour wildcard
Ben Kanute / Tom Bishop PTO European Open 2023 Ibiza
Former American Olympic triathlete shares the “s*** side of the sport” after Miami T100
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
Invalid email address
The SBRX Group

Proudly elevating endurance sports through content, products & services

SBRX
RUN247
Share to...