Issey kyson

Nearly two-thirds of girls drop out of sport by the time they reach puberty – but teenager Issey Kyson is on a mission to change that. The 17-year-old athlete has spent the last few years balancing me

At 16, I was on top of the world. I was double World Youth champion, I’d been the fastest 14-year-old of all time in Europe, and I already had a shoe contract. At 15, I was UK champion over the 100 an

The Irish EF Education-EasyPost rider talks breakfast innovation, high-torque training and the mental challenges of racing

What’s been your hardest race? This is such a tough question! It was probably the Dragon’s Back, a multi-day race across the Welsh mountains where you camp in group tents each night. The typical days

I was never one for exercise. Blame terrible hand-eye coordination and a hatred for scratchy school sports kits. The trauma of being the last picked for teams still lingers. My dad took me on the occa

Cassandre Beaugrand remains one of triathlon’s most intriguing figures. The Paris-born star’s victory at her home Games catapulted her into the global spotlight; a career-defining moment that brought