Challenge Roth

Saturday at the movies

Challenge Roth recap

We recap the exciting day of racing at Challenge Roth, won by Bart Aernouts and Daniela Ryf and featuring the epic crowds we've come to expect at the German race.

Yvonne van Vlerken

Commentary

Yvonne Van Vlerken calls out Daniela Ryf

In a newsletter posted after this weekend's Challenge Roth, Yvonne Van Vlerken had some harsh words for champion Daniela Ryf.

Joe Skipper

Roth runner up

Skipper runs his way to second again

Great Britain's Joe Skipper repeated his runner-up finish from a year ago at Challenge Roth, pushing himself to the limit in the process.

Timo Bracht

Retiring in Roth

Timo Bracht calls it a career at Challenge Roth

One of Germany's all-time greats, Timo Bracht made Challenge Roth his final professional race.

Bart Aernouts

Roth champion

Aernouts rips the run in Roth

Bart Aernouts used his experience and impressive running talent to take the biggest win of his career at Challenge Roth. TriathlonWorld catches up with the champ.

The Crank

Weekend commentary

Class shown in Roth, Crowley on the rise and draft issues from the Crank

The Crank is impressed by Challenge Roth's classy move, liked what he saw from the speedy racing in Frankfurt and applauds Michelle Vesterby speaking out.

Daniela Ryf

They said it

Daniela Ryf makes a big step forward

While she didn't get the record she'd hoped to go for, Daniela Ryf comes out of Roth happy because she's back on track after a few months of injury.

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Finishing the day

Photos from the run course and finish at Challenge Roth

A new run course at Challenge Roth featured more hills, but also more fan sites with lots of cheering and support. Photos from the run and finish.

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Cycling madness

The Solar hill at Challenge Roth

It is one of the most epic bike sections in our sport. TriathlonWorld.com takes in the famous Solar hill at Challenge Roth with it's "Tour-like" atmosphere.

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A long day begins

The start and swim at Challenge Roth

We capture the energy and spirit of the swim start at the 2017 Challenge Roth event.

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Two-minute ticker

Ryf survives Roth

Daniela Ryf didn't make it look as easy as she did a year ago, but still managed to dominate Challenge Roth as she defends her title.

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Two-minute ticker: Belgian blast

Bart Aernouts takes Challenge Roth

Belgium's Bart Aernouts took his biggest title and his second long-distance win of 2017 by running his way to the title at Challenge Roth.

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Looking back: From Tel Aviv to Roth

TriathlonLife: Roth’s Israeli connection

A group of 120 competitors from Israel and South Africa are ready to compete at Challenge Roth tomorrow. TriathlonWorld.com revisits a story we posted last year.

Laura Siddall

Challenge ambassador

Laura Siddall hunts for a podium finish

Great Britain's Laura Siddall was fourth here last year and is coming off a win at Ironman Australia. Can she move up to the podium in 2017?

Heather Wurtele

Canadian speedster

Heather Wurtele chases a sub-9 in Roth

Known for her full-distance wins on tough courses, Heather Wurtele is at Challenge Roth in search of a fast time. TriathlonWorld.com catches up with the six-time Ironman champion.

Collins Cup

Global competition

Collins Cup to take place in Roth in 2018

The Collins Cup, a long-distance triathlon event modelled after golf’s Ryder Cup, will be hosted by Challenge Roth in 2018.

Nils Frommhold

Looking for another win

Nils Frommhold gets ready for a tight race

The 2015 Challenge Roth champion, Nils Frommhold, anticipates Sunday's race will be a close one. We chat with the German as he prepares for the big day.

Jan Frodeno

Photos of the day

Frodo Mojo

He isn't racing this year, but that hasn't lessened Jan Frodeno's popularity at Challenge Roth one bit. The two-time Kona champ took a group of athletes for a run from the swim start in Hilpoltstein.

Timo Bracht

Farewell tour

Timo Bracht gets ready for his final pro race

One of the greatest German full-distance racers ever, Timo Bracht will call it a pro career after Challenge Roth on Sunday.

Daniela Ryf

Challenge Roth

How fast will Daniela go?

Earlier this year Daniela Ryf was all set to go after Chrissie Wellington's world-best time at Challenge Roth, but after some injuries the record attempt is up in the air.

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Blasting in Bavaria

Challenge Roth field announced

A showdown between Frommhold, Bracht, Bozzone and Skipper for the men while Ryf goes after the women's world record.

Chrissie Wellington

Photo of the day

Wellington wows in London

To celebrate her age-group win at the London marathon, we look back at one of Chrissie Wellington's big triathlon wins.

Joe Skipper

Photo of the day

Joe Skipper nails Roth

Last year's runner-up in Roth takes on a stacked field at the Ironman African Championship this weekend.

Carrie Lester

Photo of the day

Carrie Lester celebrates at Challenge Roth

Carrie Lester is getting good at celebrating with a huge Erdinger Alkoholfrei - she's finished second at Challenge Roth the last two years.

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Duel in Roth

Photo of the day: Macca and Lothar duel in Germany

He might be busy organizing the inaugural Super League Triathlon, but today we remember one of Chris McCormack's most memorable races, where he narrowly lost in a sprint finish to German legend Lothar Leder.

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From Tel Aviv to Roth

TriathlonLife: Roth’s Israeli connection Part 2

Challenge Roth has a unique Israeli connection that highlights the best of our sport.

Israman Triathlon

Eyal Shtern: Israman, Challenge and more

Meet Eyal Shtern, the man who routinely brings over 100 Israeli athletes to Challenge Roth every year. He's also involved with the Israman triathlon and serves as an incredible spokesman for the event.

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Photo of the day

Will Challenge Roth be our race of the year?

TriathlonWorld.com is looking for your help to pick the best athletes, races and gear from 2016. Have you filled out the survey yet? You could win a set of DT Swiss Dicut RRC 65 wheels!

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Course changes

Challenge Roth announces new run course

A new two-loop run course will make Challenge Roth an even more spectator-friendly event.

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TriathlonWorld TV

Record day of racing in Roth

Challenge Roth 2016 was a race for the history books. Watch Jan Frodeno's record-setting performance in Bavaria.