Dive into the world of tri

Competitors at Ironman Lake Placid, on 20 July, are treated to 180km of epic climbs and swooping descents through the region’s majestic Adirondack Mountains. In the pro races, Norway’s Solveig Løvseth

10 GB podiums, second in the medals table, golds for Erin Boothman and Henry Hobbs – not bad!

13-year-old takes 100-mile win in Northumberland

Our selection of the best, fastest, toughest, quirkiest and most enjoyable UK races this month

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47-year-old puts difficult years behind her