Most triathletes come from a running or biking background, so it's no surprise that the swim is usually the part of the race triathletes like least. Pool swimming generally poses few problems but taking to the open water is another matter

clear advice to the England team as a whole and especially to the athletics team," she says. Athletes have been advised to wear long sleeved tops and trousers and apply Deet to exposed skin.Last but by no means least have been fears about security

Most triathletes come from a running or biking background, so it's no surprise that the swim is usually the part of the race triathletes like least. Pool swimming generally poses few problems but taking to the open water is another matter. There

-tolerant. Although they are slightly less aerodynamic and a little heavier, it may be that vibration has a greater effect on performance than most athletes realise, particularly in long-distance races, and we're receiving lots of anecdotal feedback from riders

skillsIron Mike was first onto the run course. Then one by one his team mates arrived back in transition, to thankfully dump their bikes and find out if they’d left enough in reserve for the marathon. This can be a tough test even for the most

disposable contact lenses (which cost about £30 a month) when taking part in triathlons as they're not worn for long periods of time and therefore decrease the risk of infection. It's also a good idea to throw disposable lenses away as soon as possible after

gave birth to their first child on the weekend of his main race of the year, a World Championship qualifier. "I felt pretty conflicted - I had this race I was keen to run, but I really wanted to be there for the birth, being a good husband and father