Tag: Triathlon

  • Finnish presidential candidates – Alexander Stubb

    Finnish presidential candidates – Alexander Stubb

    Despite his recent active politics, Stubb has been a distinguished figure known for his global approach and rich experience in various ministerial positions in Finland and various EU portfolios. Early life Stubb is known for his passion for fitness and sports, including triathlons, which dates back to his teenage years playing ice hockey at HIFK.…

  • Can your children swim, cycle and walk?  Then they must give it a TRI!

    Can your children swim, cycle and walk? Then they must give it a TRI!

    Around Denmark, hundreds of people are getting their lycra and goggles out of storage in time for the many sporting events planned during the summer: cycling, swimming, running… you name it, there is something that falls into any taste (and abilities!). For those who want to try a little of each, the Ironman and triathlon…

  • Wojciech “Rekordzista” Sobierajski breaks the record in Iceland

    Wojciech “Rekordzista” Sobierajski breaks the record in Iceland

    Wojciech “Rekordzista” Sobierajski is a man who, when he hears “it’s impossible”, certainly says the words “okay, then look!” Only in 2021, he broke or set 12 records, incl. world record for towing a car 1 km while walking, a Guinness record for running a marathon distance, towing a car, or a world record for…

  • Just say it like it is: Step out of your comfort job to land your dream job in 2022

    Just say it like it is: Step out of your comfort job to land your dream job in 2022

    This is the time of year when we set goals. Last year I signed up for my first mini-triathlon and can honestly say it was one of the biggest moments of my life when I crossed the finish line. I’m not a natural athlete (old men ride past me), but that medal hangs proudly on…

  • The tourminator became the pariah of cycling

    The tourminator became the pariah of cycling

    However, the story of Armstrong’s cycling career started quite differently. After switching triathlons out with cycling, he showed early tests of his talent. He became world champion in line racing in 1993 and won a stage in the Tour de France in both 1993 and 1995. However, a cancer diagnosis in 1996 seemed to end…

  • Strait up!  The endurance athlete swims across the Sound

    Strait up! The endurance athlete swims across the Sound

    Not his first rodeo Davenport, a former rescue swimmer and medical first responder, has completed several triathlons, long-distance swims (10 km +), swim / run events and ultra races including the IRONMAN full-distance triathlon. In 2015, he became the first person to swim the length of the Kenmare River in Ireland (42 km). He even…