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FA0 220: Your emails & pictures

FA0 220: Your emails & pictures STAR LETTER DETERMINED DAD My dad, Keith, is 81, from Sutton Coldfield, and enjoyed a special summer. Firstly, he was selected as a baton bearer for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Queen’s relay, nominated by my sister, which he was proud to perform. He also participated in the European Championships […]

How to qualify for Kona

THE ROAD TO KONA The Ironman World Championship returns to Hawaii this October. But for those not there, how do you qualify? Here’s our guide to securing a Kona slot… Words Matt Baird Image Wagner Araujo The old adage of completing an Ironman and bragging for the rest of your life still rings true. But […]

Strengthen your mindset

STRENGTHEN YOUR MINDSET In 10 years John McAvoy has gone from iron bars to Ironman. Here, the former armed robber tells 220 about his transformation and how the mind has played a vital role… Words Robs Slade Images Bob Brunot Eleven years ago John McAvoy was sat in a prison cell facing a life behind […]

The fastest team in tri

THE EVOLUTION OF SPEED It seems that long-course racing records are not only being broken but obliterated on a regular basis. And it’s one nation in particular that ’s winning the speed wars. 220 finds out how… Words James Witts Image Jesper Gronnemark Kristian Blummenfelt breaking the Ironman and Ironman Worlds records on debut; Marten […]