Nige Tassell

Nov 25, 2024 | 220triathlon.com | Nige Tassell

Credit: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images for Ironman Now that his studies are over, France’s Léon Chevalier has the time – and possibly the talent – to become his country’s next long-distance world champion. Who is Léon Chevalier? Léon Chevalier has, over the past couple of years, not only made a real initial impact on long-distance racing, but he’s followed that up by establishing himself as one of the most consistent performers on the scene.

Nov 21, 2024 | 220triathlon.com | Nige Tassell |Liz Barrett

Credit: T100 Four-time world champion, four-time European champion, Commonwealth Games champion and, most significantly, double Olympic gold medallist… Alistair Brownlee not only dominated triathlon but also put it on the global sporting map. Here, we take a look at the British ace’s story, all the way from those early days in the junior ranks right up to present day. Who is Alistair Brownlee?

Nov 18, 2024 | 220triathlon.com | Nige Tassell

Credit: T100 Over the past half-decade, Taylor Spivey has proved herself to be one of the most consistent athletes in World Triathlon competition. Although she’s yet to take a race win in the series, the Californian is always there or thereabouts. Here, we take a look at the Paris mixed team relay silver medallist’s story so far…Who is Taylor Spivey?

Nov 17, 2024 | 220triathlon.com | Nige Tassell

Credit: Dustin Satloff/Getty Images for Ironman Initially an Olympic contender on the track, Tamara Jewett switched codes and has been setting the Ironman 70.3 world alight ever since, thanks to a series of record-busting performances on the run. Here’s her story so far…Who is Tamara Jewett? Very few female triathletes can out-run Tamara Jewett. Anne Haug has done it once. So too has Lucy Charles-Barclay. Ashleigh Gentle has managed it twice.

Oct 28, 2024 | 220triathlon.com | Nige Tassell

Pic credit: Donald Miralle for Ironman Germany’s Patrick Lange made an extraordinary impact in the mid-2010s when he powered to two successive Kona titles, both times posting new course records. In 2024 he made it a triple crown, by winning the race on the Big Island once again. Who is Patrick Lange? Patrick Lange had a colourful life before taking up triathlon professionally.