Challenge Roth

Iconic German race

Challenge Roth recap

TriathlonWorld.com presents our video recap of the exciting day of racing at Challenge Roth, the 35th anniversary of triathlon racing in the Bavarian village that hosts one of the sport's most epic events.

Lucy Charles

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Lucy Charles looks back on a "tough day at the office" at Challenge Roth

Despite a "tough day at the office" that saw her finish just nine seconds out of first, Lucy Charles takes a lot of positives out of her race at Challenge Roth.

Sebastian Kienle

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Sebastian Kienle looks back at a great day at Challenge Roth

Sebastian Kienle isn't used to arriving at races as the prohibitive favorite, but he handled the pressure at Challenge Roth in style. A Q and A with the champion after his impressive race.

Daniela Saemmler

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Saemmler's win at Challenge Roth a dream come true

Daniela Saemmler stepped out of her comfort zone when she declared she would go after the German full-distance record at Challenge Roth. Not only did she get that, she won the race.

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35th Anniversary

Challenge Roth celebrates 35 years in style

For 35 years they've celebrated the sport in Roth, Germany - the big anniversary lived up to all expectations with a convincing win by Sebastian Kienle and a thrilling duel between Daniela Saemmler and Lucy Charles. The day in pictures.

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Kienle and Saemmler capture Challenge Roth

Sebastian Kienle was unstoppable while Daniela Saemmler thrilled the crowd with a nine-second win over Lucy Charles.

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Fast rides

Bikes in T1 at Challenge Roth

The night before the big day, some speedy looking rides are set up in transition for Challenge Roth.

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Fun gear

Photos and news from the Challenge Roth Expo

A look at some of the interesting gear on display at the Challenge Roth expo leading into the big race.

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The press conference at Challenge Roth

With three days to go before Challenge Roth, the pros are on deck at the press conference.

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Pro field announced

Sebastian Kienle and Lucy Charles to race Roth

The challenge team unveils the start list for the 35th anniversary event which is highlighted by 2014 Ironman world champion Sebastian Kienle and last year's Kona runner-up Lucy Charles.

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35th Anniversary

Challenge Roth announces new run course

A new run course with considerably less climbing has been announced for the 2018 Challenge Roth event.

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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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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.