Category: Triathlon

Extremsportler bereit für 120 Triathlons am Stück: “Habe einfach Bock”

May 6, 2024

Vor Jonas Deichmann liegen harte vier Monate: 12 Stunden rechnet er für die 3,8 km Schwimmen, 180 km Radfahren und 42,2 km Laufen inklusive Essenspause. 120 Mal nacheinander will er das schaffen.

Jonas Deichmann 2021 in Mexiko.

Jonas Deichmann 2021 in Mexiko.

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Für Jonas Deichmann beginnt an diesem Donnerstag gegen 7.00 Uhr morgens die größte Herausforderung seiner bisherigen Extremsport-Karriere. Der 37-Jährige will an 120 Tagen nacheinander 3,8 Kilometer Schwimmen, 180 Kilometer Radfahren und 42,2 Kilometer Laufen. “Ich bin in absoluter Top-Form und habe einfach Bock. Ich bin heiß drauf”, sagt Deichmann in einem Gespräch der Deutschen Presse-Agentur.

Am 5. September will er die letzte der 120 Triathlon-Langdistanzen hinter sich bringen, der bisherige Rekord steht bei 105. Deichmann ist Ausdauer-Herausforderungen gewohnt, er fuhr unter anderem schon mit dem Rad von New York nach Los Angeles, um den Rückweg laufend zurückzulegen.

Stärkung des Immunsystems

Jonas Deichmann

Nimmt einen neuen Rekord ins Visier: Jonas Deichmann.
IMAGO/Ingo Kutsche

Die jetzige sei aber seine bisher größte Herausforderung, betont er. Seine eigentlich einzige Sorge ist ein möglicher Infekt. Um auch dem entgegenzuwirken, habe er sein Immunsystem auch noch mal gestärkt. Er übernachtete unter anderem in einem Camper, ging regelmäßig in die Sauna oder gönnte sich eine Abkühlung in einem See mit einer Temperatur im einstelligen Bereich.

Er befinde sich schon in einer Art Blase, sagte Deichmann der dpa. Das bedeute nicht, dass er sich abschotte, “aber ich schüttle jetzt niemandem mehr die Hand und treffe auch niemanden mehr drinnen, sondern draußen”.

Tag 60 in Roth

Am 7. Juli wird Deichmann auch bei der Challenge Roth antreten, für ihn wird es Tag 60, wenn er mit den Profis am Start stehen wird beim größten Langdistanz-Event der Welt. “Das habe ich natürlich im Kopf als Meilenstein”, sagte er.

Extremsportler bereit für 120 Triathlons am Stück: “Habe einfach Bock”

May 6, 2024

Vor Jonas Deichmann liegen harte vier Monate: 12 Stunden rechnet er für die 3,8 km Schwimmen, 180 km Radfahren und 42,2 km Laufen inklusive Essenspause. 120 Mal nacheinander will er das schaffen.

Jonas Deichmann 2021 in Mexiko.

Jonas Deichmann 2021 in Mexiko.

Getty Images

Für Jonas Deichmann beginnt an diesem Donnerstag gegen 7.00 Uhr morgens die größte Herausforderung seiner bisherigen Extremsport-Karriere. Der 37-Jährige will an 120 Tagen nacheinander 3,8 Kilometer Schwimmen, 180 Kilometer Radfahren und 42,2 Kilometer Laufen. “Ich bin in absoluter Top-Form und habe einfach Bock. Ich bin heiß drauf”, sagt Deichmann in einem Gespräch der Deutschen Presse-Agentur.

Am 5. September will er die letzte der 120 Triathlon-Langdistanzen hinter sich bringen, der bisherige Rekord steht bei 105. Deichmann ist Ausdauer-Herausforderungen gewohnt, er fuhr unter anderem schon mit dem Rad von New York nach Los Angeles, um den Rückweg laufend zurückzulegen.

Stärkung des Immunsystems

Jonas Deichmann

Nimmt einen neuen Rekord ins Visier: Jonas Deichmann.
IMAGO/Ingo Kutsche

Die jetzige sei aber seine bisher größte Herausforderung, betont er. Seine eigentlich einzige Sorge ist ein möglicher Infekt. Um auch dem entgegenzuwirken, habe er sein Immunsystem auch noch mal gestärkt. Er übernachtete unter anderem in einem Camper, ging regelmäßig in die Sauna oder gönnte sich eine Abkühlung in einem See mit einer Temperatur im einstelligen Bereich.

Er befinde sich schon in einer Art Blase, sagte Deichmann der dpa. Das bedeute nicht, dass er sich abschotte, “aber ich schüttle jetzt niemandem mehr die Hand und treffe auch niemanden mehr drinnen, sondern draußen”.

Tag 60 in Roth

Am 7. Juli wird Deichmann auch bei der Challenge Roth antreten, für ihn wird es Tag 60, wenn er mit den Profis am Start stehen wird beim größten Langdistanz-Event der Welt. “Das habe ich natürlich im Kopf als Meilenstein”, sagte er.

Keulen wins first T100, Long recovers from ‘moments of panic’ to come second

April 14, 2024

Youri Keulen claimed his first T100 victory after emerging victorious in Singapore, in a podium completed by Sam Long and Pieter Heemeryck.

Keulen was at his imperious best until crossing the line on the run, where he collapsed before being tended to by medics.

The Dutchman is believed to be in safe hands after being overcome with exhaustion following a gruelling race in the Far East.

It was also a memorable day for the American, Long, who was overjoyed with his own display, despite being handed a 30-second penalty on the run and continuing his wait for a first T100 victory.

Long was penalised in the swimming section of the race after leaving his swim kit out of the box during the transition to the bike race.

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee was also given a 30-second penalty for a late dismount on the bike and eventually succumbed to a DNF after appearing to injure his calf.

Speaking after the race, he said in quotes published by protriathles.org: “(It was an) excellent race. Believe it or not, I was quite happy with my swim. I just paced it and focused on keeping my body temperature cool because if you get overheated there, it’s a long day.

“I’ve always been known for biking strong, but I didn’t really show that so much on the bike. I think my bike was still impressive and strong and I got myself into the race on the bike but it’s the run that I think I really showcased my strength and, to be honest, I was just having a super fun day out there and just in my own zone, in my own process, in the flow state.

“And it just all came together. I tried not to think about what the gap was. On the bike especially you got to see everyone twice per lap, right? So it’s very obvious. It really puts it right in your face how far back you are. But I actually said to myself: ‘Don’t look at how far back they are, just execute your mission and see what happens by the end of the day.”

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Gentle beats Charles-Barclay for Singapore T100 win

Meanwhile, Heemeryck, admits he is not optimum condition, but the Belgian was pleased to claim a consecutive podium finish in this event.

“Last year I was a little bit better, but maybe it is earlier in the season so I’m not in the shape that I had hoped to be in already. But it’s a long season and I’ve finished two times on the podium here so it’s very good. But second to third, so next time I have to come back for first.

“It’s much more fun [with more races this season]. It will be a very big season, but it’s only the second race. I look forward to the next races, but I hope next year I can be part of the series again so I can race here again. Singapore is something special now after finishing on the podium two times.”

The race result means Keulen takes 35 points to go top of the T100 series standings, while Long goes second and one point behind Keulen in second after amassing 28 points, and Heemeryck took 25 points for coming third.

Attention now turns to the T100 race in San Francisco which takes place on June 7 and 8.

Watch the T100 Triathlon World Tour live on Eurosport and discovery+

Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama

May 14, 2022

Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama.

The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.

Olympic champion Flora Duffy claimed the final spot on the podium while in the men’s event, fellow two-time Tokyo medallist Alex Yee emulated Taylor-Brown to win his first event of the campaign.

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Jonny Brownlee still in pursuit of triathlon perfection ahead of Commonwealth Games tilt

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Yee – who joined forces with Taylor-Brown, Jonny Brownlee and Jess Learmonth to win mixed relay Olympic gold in Japan – narrowly toppled New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde after edging a pulsating sprint battle on the final straight.

Yee moved up to ninth in the overall World Triathlon Championship Series rankings while Taylor-Brown, who won individual silver in Tokyo, leapfrogged Antonio Serrat Seoane at the women’s summit after three races.

And the Manchester star Taylor-Brown, whose triumph came in the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of the calendar year, said: “I’d like to say it feels amazing but it actually just feels really painful!

“I went out hard because I thought it is the first race [of 2022] and I’ve got nothing to lose.

“They got back on to me after a lap but I just told myself to sit on it and empty everything out.”

Taylor-Brown came flying out of the blocks on the run to leapfrog Dutch leader Maya Kingma.

She was soon dragged back in by the chasing pack but gritted her teeth when it mattered to soar to a fine triumph and usurp Spanish star Serrat Seoane at the top of the table.

Yee, 24, was similarly forced to battle as he won a thriller against Tokyo bronze medallist Wilde.

Both men just could not be separated heading into the closing stages but Lewisham ace Yee – who beat Wilde to silver in Tokyo last summer – hit the accelerator with the finish line looming to pip his rival to glory.

French star Leo Bergere – the overall series leader after three races in Hamburg, Abu Dhabi and Yokohama – finished third as Yee racked up a maximum 1000 point haul in his maiden event of the season.

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‘Kudos to Alex’ – Race winner Wilde reacts to Esports Triathlon

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GB’s Yee becomes first ever men’s Esports Triathlon world champion

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Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama

May 14, 2022

Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama.

The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.

Olympic champion Flora Duffy claimed the final spot on the podium while in the men’s event, fellow two-time Tokyo medallist Alex Yee emulated Taylor-Brown to win his first event of the campaign.

Triathlon

Jonny Brownlee still in pursuit of triathlon perfection ahead of Commonwealth Games tilt

07/05/2022 AT 17:22

Yee – who joined forces with Taylor-Brown, Jonny Brownlee and Jess Learmonth to win mixed relay Olympic gold in Japan – narrowly toppled New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde after edging a pulsating sprint battle on the final straight.

Yee moved up to ninth in the overall World Triathlon Championship Series rankings while Taylor-Brown, who won individual silver in Tokyo, leapfrogged Antonio Serrat Seoane at the women’s summit after three races.

And the Manchester star Taylor-Brown, whose triumph came in the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of the calendar year, said: “I’d like to say it feels amazing but it actually just feels really painful!

“I went out hard because I thought it is the first race [of 2022] and I’ve got nothing to lose.

“They got back on to me after a lap but I just told myself to sit on it and empty everything out.”

Taylor-Brown came flying out of the blocks on the run to leapfrog Dutch leader Maya Kingma.

She was soon dragged back in by the chasing pack but gritted her teeth when it mattered to soar to a fine triumph and usurp Spanish star Serrat Seoane at the top of the table.

Yee, 24, was similarly forced to battle as he won a thriller against Tokyo bronze medallist Wilde.

Both men just could not be separated heading into the closing stages but Lewisham ace Yee – who beat Wilde to silver in Tokyo last summer – hit the accelerator with the finish line looming to pip his rival to glory.

French star Leo Bergere – the overall series leader after three races in Hamburg, Abu Dhabi and Yokohama – finished third as Yee racked up a maximum 1000 point haul in his maiden event of the season.

Triathlon

‘Kudos to Alex’ – Race winner Wilde reacts to Esports Triathlon

07/05/2022 AT 11:49

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GB’s Yee becomes first ever men’s Esports Triathlon world champion

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Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama

May 14, 2022

Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama.

The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.

Olympic champion Flora Duffy claimed the final spot on the podium while in the men’s event, fellow two-time Tokyo medallist Alex Yee emulated Taylor-Brown to win his first event of the campaign.

Triathlon

Jonny Brownlee still in pursuit of triathlon perfection ahead of Commonwealth Games tilt

07/05/2022 AT 17:22

Yee – who joined forces with Taylor-Brown, Jonny Brownlee and Jess Learmonth to win mixed relay Olympic gold in Japan – narrowly toppled New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde after edging a pulsating sprint battle on the final straight.

Yee moved up to ninth in the overall World Triathlon Championship Series rankings while Taylor-Brown, who won individual silver in Tokyo, leapfrogged Antonio Serrat Seoane at the women’s summit after three races.

And the Manchester star Taylor-Brown, whose triumph came in the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of the calendar year, said: “I’d like to say it feels amazing but it actually just feels really painful!

“I went out hard because I thought it is the first race [of 2022] and I’ve got nothing to lose.

“They got back on to me after a lap but I just told myself to sit on it and empty everything out.”

Taylor-Brown came flying out of the blocks on the run to leapfrog Dutch leader Maya Kingma.

She was soon dragged back in by the chasing pack but gritted her teeth when it mattered to soar to a fine triumph and usurp Spanish star Serrat Seoane at the top of the table.

Yee, 24, was similarly forced to battle as he won a thriller against Tokyo bronze medallist Wilde.

Both men just could not be separated heading into the closing stages but Lewisham ace Yee – who beat Wilde to silver in Tokyo last summer – hit the accelerator with the finish line looming to pip his rival to glory.

French star Leo Bergere – the overall series leader after three races in Hamburg, Abu Dhabi and Yokohama – finished third as Yee racked up a maximum 1000 point haul in his maiden event of the season.

Triathlon

‘Kudos to Alex’ – Race winner Wilde reacts to Esports Triathlon

07/05/2022 AT 11:49

Triathlon

GB’s Yee becomes first ever men’s Esports Triathlon world champion

07/05/2022 AT 11:44

Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama

May 14, 2022

Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama.

The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.

Olympic champion Flora Duffy claimed the final spot on the podium while in the men’s event, fellow two-time Tokyo medallist Alex Yee emulated Taylor-Brown to win his first event of the campaign.

Triathlon

Jonny Brownlee still in pursuit of triathlon perfection ahead of Commonwealth Games tilt

07/05/2022 AT 17:22

Yee – who joined forces with Taylor-Brown, Jonny Brownlee and Jess Learmonth to win mixed relay Olympic gold in Japan – narrowly toppled New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde after edging a pulsating sprint battle on the final straight.

Yee moved up to ninth in the overall World Triathlon Championship Series rankings while Taylor-Brown, who won individual silver in Tokyo, leapfrogged Antonio Serrat Seoane at the women’s summit after three races.

And the Manchester star Taylor-Brown, whose triumph came in the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of the calendar year, said: “I’d like to say it feels amazing but it actually just feels really painful!

“I went out hard because I thought it is the first race [of 2022] and I’ve got nothing to lose.

“They got back on to me after a lap but I just told myself to sit on it and empty everything out.”

Taylor-Brown came flying out of the blocks on the run to leapfrog Dutch leader Maya Kingma.

She was soon dragged back in by the chasing pack but gritted her teeth when it mattered to soar to a fine triumph and usurp Spanish star Serrat Seoane at the top of the table.

Yee, 24, was similarly forced to battle as he won a thriller against Tokyo bronze medallist Wilde.

Both men just could not be separated heading into the closing stages but Lewisham ace Yee – who beat Wilde to silver in Tokyo last summer – hit the accelerator with the finish line looming to pip his rival to glory.

French star Leo Bergere – the overall series leader after three races in Hamburg, Abu Dhabi and Yokohama – finished third as Yee racked up a maximum 1000 point haul in his maiden event of the season.

Triathlon

‘Kudos to Alex’ – Race winner Wilde reacts to Esports Triathlon

07/05/2022 AT 11:49

Triathlon

GB’s Yee becomes first ever men’s Esports Triathlon world champion

07/05/2022 AT 11:44

Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama

May 14, 2022

Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama.

The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.

Olympic champion Flora Duffy claimed the final spot on the podium while in the men’s event, fellow two-time Tokyo medallist Alex Yee emulated Taylor-Brown to win his first event of the campaign.

Triathlon

Jonny Brownlee still in pursuit of triathlon perfection ahead of Commonwealth Games tilt

07/05/2022 AT 17:22

Yee – who joined forces with Taylor-Brown, Jonny Brownlee and Jess Learmonth to win mixed relay Olympic gold in Japan – narrowly toppled New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde after edging a pulsating sprint battle on the final straight.

Yee moved up to ninth in the overall World Triathlon Championship Series rankings while Taylor-Brown, who won individual silver in Tokyo, leapfrogged Antonio Serrat Seoane at the women’s summit after three races.

And the Manchester star Taylor-Brown, whose triumph came in the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of the calendar year, said: “I’d like to say it feels amazing but it actually just feels really painful!

“I went out hard because I thought it is the first race [of 2022] and I’ve got nothing to lose.

“They got back on to me after a lap but I just told myself to sit on it and empty everything out.”

Taylor-Brown came flying out of the blocks on the run to leapfrog Dutch leader Maya Kingma.

She was soon dragged back in by the chasing pack but gritted her teeth when it mattered to soar to a fine triumph and usurp Spanish star Serrat Seoane at the top of the table.

Yee, 24, was similarly forced to battle as he won a thriller against Tokyo bronze medallist Wilde.

Both men just could not be separated heading into the closing stages but Lewisham ace Yee – who beat Wilde to silver in Tokyo last summer – hit the accelerator with the finish line looming to pip his rival to glory.

French star Leo Bergere – the overall series leader after three races in Hamburg, Abu Dhabi and Yokohama – finished third as Yee racked up a maximum 1000 point haul in his maiden event of the season.

Triathlon

‘Kudos to Alex’ – Race winner Wilde reacts to Esports Triathlon

07/05/2022 AT 11:49

Triathlon

GB’s Yee becomes first ever men’s Esports Triathlon world champion

07/05/2022 AT 11:44

Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama

May 14, 2022

Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama.

The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.

Olympic champion Flora Duffy claimed the final spot on the podium while in the men’s event, fellow two-time Tokyo medallist Alex Yee emulated Taylor-Brown to win his first event of the campaign.

Triathlon

Jonny Brownlee still in pursuit of triathlon perfection ahead of Commonwealth Games tilt

07/05/2022 AT 17:22

Yee – who joined forces with Taylor-Brown, Jonny Brownlee and Jess Learmonth to win mixed relay Olympic gold in Japan – narrowly toppled New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde after edging a pulsating sprint battle on the final straight.

Yee moved up to ninth in the overall World Triathlon Championship Series rankings while Taylor-Brown, who won individual silver in Tokyo, leapfrogged Antonio Serrat Seoane at the women’s summit after three races.

And the Manchester star Taylor-Brown, whose triumph came in the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of the calendar year, said: “I’d like to say it feels amazing but it actually just feels really painful!

“I went out hard because I thought it is the first race [of 2022] and I’ve got nothing to lose.

“They got back on to me after a lap but I just told myself to sit on it and empty everything out.”

Taylor-Brown came flying out of the blocks on the run to leapfrog Dutch leader Maya Kingma.

She was soon dragged back in by the chasing pack but gritted her teeth when it mattered to soar to a fine triumph and usurp Spanish star Serrat Seoane at the top of the table.

Yee, 24, was similarly forced to battle as he won a thriller against Tokyo bronze medallist Wilde.

Both men just could not be separated heading into the closing stages but Lewisham ace Yee – who beat Wilde to silver in Tokyo last summer – hit the accelerator with the finish line looming to pip his rival to glory.

French star Leo Bergere – the overall series leader after three races in Hamburg, Abu Dhabi and Yokohama – finished third as Yee racked up a maximum 1000 point haul in his maiden event of the season.

Triathlon

‘Kudos to Alex’ – Race winner Wilde reacts to Esports Triathlon

07/05/2022 AT 11:49

Triathlon

GB’s Yee becomes first ever men’s Esports Triathlon world champion

07/05/2022 AT 11:44

Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama

May 14, 2022

Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama.

The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.

Olympic champion Flora Duffy claimed the final spot on the podium while in the men’s event, fellow two-time Tokyo medallist Alex Yee emulated Taylor-Brown to win his first event of the campaign.

Triathlon

Jonny Brownlee still in pursuit of triathlon perfection ahead of Commonwealth Games tilt

07/05/2022 AT 17:22

Yee – who joined forces with Taylor-Brown, Jonny Brownlee and Jess Learmonth to win mixed relay Olympic gold in Japan – narrowly toppled New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde after edging a pulsating sprint battle on the final straight.

Yee moved up to ninth in the overall World Triathlon Championship Series rankings while Taylor-Brown, who won individual silver in Tokyo, leapfrogged Antonio Serrat Seoane at the women’s summit after three races.

And the Manchester star Taylor-Brown, whose triumph came in the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of the calendar year, said: “I’d like to say it feels amazing but it actually just feels really painful!

“I went out hard because I thought it is the first race [of 2022] and I’ve got nothing to lose.

“They got back on to me after a lap but I just told myself to sit on it and empty everything out.”

Taylor-Brown came flying out of the blocks on the run to leapfrog Dutch leader Maya Kingma.

She was soon dragged back in by the chasing pack but gritted her teeth when it mattered to soar to a fine triumph and usurp Spanish star Serrat Seoane at the top of the table.

Yee, 24, was similarly forced to battle as he won a thriller against Tokyo bronze medallist Wilde.

Both men just could not be separated heading into the closing stages but Lewisham ace Yee – who beat Wilde to silver in Tokyo last summer – hit the accelerator with the finish line looming to pip his rival to glory.

French star Leo Bergere – the overall series leader after three races in Hamburg, Abu Dhabi and Yokohama – finished third as Yee racked up a maximum 1000 point haul in his maiden event of the season.

Triathlon

‘Kudos to Alex’ – Race winner Wilde reacts to Esports Triathlon

07/05/2022 AT 11:49

Triathlon

GB’s Yee becomes first ever men’s Esports Triathlon world champion

07/05/2022 AT 11:44