Tim Heming

Tim Heming, is a multimedia journalist with more than a decade of expertise in covering triathlon pros, age-groupers, and industry. Previously, he contributed to UK publications The Times, The Sunday Times, and The Sun.

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70.3 Worlds Rolldown Woes, Taylor Knibb’s LA28 Plans, and More: Tim Heming’s Tri Takeaways from July 2026

T100 and World Triathlon swing for the fences, legends head into the sunset, and supershoes give us a case of the mid-summer scaries - Tim Heming breaks down the triathlon news of the month.

July 31, 2026

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June Triathlon News Featured Sabotage, Accountability, and a Changing Triathlon Landscape

From deliberate course sabotage and stalled fatality investigations to the heat-driven disruption of European racing, June’s headlines highlight the evolving (and increasingly complex) landscape of triathlon.

June 30, 2026

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Can the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Overcome Its Safety Shadow?

After a 2025 race that ended with triathlete Jose Perez paralyzed, a gross negligence lawsuit, and new owners, the 2026 edition of the iconic Escape From Alcatraz triathlon will go off this weekend. What’s changed - and is it safe to race?

June 2, 2026

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Faster Times, Broken Feet: Is the Super Shoe Revolution Worth the Cost?

The super shoe debate moves beyond speed: World champion Kristian Blummenfelt says the shoes enable more frequent, intense training, but research suggests any performance edge comes with record costs and new injury patterns for the average triathlete.

June 1, 2026

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Burnt Feet in Transition and the Growing Allure of 70.3 Worlds: May Triathlon News

Is the future of U.S. full-distance racing in doubt? Can a simple breath fix solve your race-day performance problems? Columnist Tim Heming dives into the tri topics we were all talking about in May 2026.

May 29, 2026

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Athletes Are Breathing Wrong and Don’t Even Know It

“You're really fit, but there's something wrong. It's something that's impacting your sleep, your health, and your recovery as you push further and harder in your sport. And it’s quite often the degradation of breathing habits.”

May 13, 2026

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One Politician’s War on Triathlon, J. Brownlee Goes Long (Kind of), and More April Tri News

Are Europeans faster? Is triathlon too expensive? What really saves you on race day? Columnist Tim Heming dives into the tri topics we were all talking about in April 2026.

April 30, 2026

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The Race Director Who Revived Grassroots Tri When the “Lights Were Going Out”

Cal Tri founder Thom Richmond is building the sport back up - from the bottom up. From $85 flat fees to teachable moments instead of penalties, Richmond’s inclusive formula aims to save grassroots triathlon in the United States.

April 21, 2026

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Iran War Disrupts 2026 Triathlon Calendar

World Triathlon has announced its WTCS season opener in Abu Dhabi is postponed due to regional unrest, while uncertainty looms over T100 and Ironman races in the Middle East and travel abroad.

March 6, 2026

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The Billionaires and Corporate Titans Bankrolling Ironman, PTO, Supertri, and More

You think you know who owns Ironman, the PTO, or even your local race, but you have no idea. Tim Heming reports on how the money flows through swim-bike-run.

February 23, 2026

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SwimRun Should Be a Bucket-List Race for Triathletes. Why Isn't It?

A quarter-century after its invention, World Triathlon has made SwimRun an official multisport discipline. But can it break out of its pioneering niche and into the mainstream?

February 11, 2026

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USA Triathlon, TriFind Paint Different Portraits of U.S. Triathlon Market

The triathlon market in the U.S. may be significantly larger than reported, as an analysis by TriFind uncovered 625 non-affiliated events with 53,000 finishers that are not included in USA Triathlon's data.

February 6, 2026

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9 Pro Triathletes Set to Break Through in 2026

Tim Heming makes his bold predictions for triathlon’s rising stars and unexpected shakeups at every distance.

January 13, 20261

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PTO CEO Sam Renouf on 2025 “Growing Pains,” Rebranding WTCS to T50, and a Triathlon Every Weekend

Despite the "growing pains" and event fiascos of 2025, the Professional Triathletes Organization is strengthening its partnership with a financially struggling World Triathlon to launch an all-encompassing Triathlon World Tour in 2027 and increase mass participation.

December 15, 2025

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Ironman Acts on Kona Qualifying Backlash With Rules Revision

Ironman has revised its new qualifying system for Kona world championship, introducing gender-specific slot roll downs and separate performance pools based on participation to address the gender imbalance that had been favoring male athletes.

November 14, 2025

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Charles-Barclay, Geens, Blummenfelt, Knibb, and More Dissect Their 70.3 Worlds Performances

On TUEs, two-way battles, $70K injuries, and rule-enforcement concerns.

November 10, 2025

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Jelle Geens Defends His Ironman 70.3 World Championship Title in Tight Finish

Jelle Geens ran shoulder-to-shoulder to the finish line with Kristian Blummenfelt, ultimately edging him out to take the win.

November 10, 2025

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Lucy Charles-Barclay Wins the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Following a DNF in Kona just four weeks prior, Lucy Charles Barclay showed top form to win the 2025 70.3 World Championship, edging out three-time winner Taylor Knibb, who took second place.

November 8, 2025

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Knibb Gets Last-Minute Greenlight to Race & More 2025 70.3 World Championship Press Conference Insights

There was no shortage of raw, late-season honesty in Marbella, Spain, from the pros in the mix at the 2025 70.3 Ironman World Championship.

November 7, 2025

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Ironman’s Middle East Expansion: Opportunity, Sportwashing, or Something Entirely Different?

Low participation rates plague Omani Ironman races, compared to other multisport efforts in the Middle East. Can they turn it around before hosting the 70.3 World Championship in 2029?

November 6, 2025

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