Helle Frederiksen

Award nominations

Recognition of Helle Frederiksen's big year

Taking the ITU Long Distance World Title in her home country has led to some big nominations for Denmark's Helle Frederiksen.

Ironman 70.3 Vichy

Racing in a spa country

Photos from Ironman 70.3 Vichy

Renowned as a spa destination, Vichy hosted a fast 70.3 race won by Maurice Clavel and Helle Frederiksen. Ironman 70.3 Vichy 2018 in pictures.

Ironman 70.3 Vichy

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Clavel and Frederiksen victorious in Vichy

Maurice Clavel socked the field on the bike, while Helle Frederiksen ran herself clear of Jocelyn Mccauley and Lisa Norden to take the women's field at Ironman 70.3 Vichy.

Helle Frederiksen

They said it

Helle Frederiksen's big day in Denmark

Helle Frederiksen was thrilled to take the ITU Triathlon Long Distance World Championship in her home country of Denmark, taking the day that is one of the highlights of the Fyn ITU Multisport World Championship.

ITU Long Distance World Championship

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Frederiksen and Dapena Gonzalez fantastic at Fyn Long Distance Worlds

Helle Frederiksen thrilled the Danish crowd with a home-country win, while Pablo Dapena Gonzalez took the men's race at the ITU Long Distance World Championship in Fyn, Denmark.

Ironman 70.3 St. Polten

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Philipp and Weiss super in St. Polten

Laura Philipp and Michael Weiss ran their way to the wins at Ironman 70.3 St. Polten.

Helle Frederiksen

5 Questions

Helle Frederiksen's Kona crusade

The fastest women ever over the half-distance, Helle Frederiksen, has her sights set on the Ironman World Championship this year. Some insights from the Danish star on her 2018 plans, new sponsors and more.

Helle Frederiksen

Aiming for Kona

Frederiksen signs with Trek

As she aims for her first trip to the Ironman World Championship, Helle Frederiksen signs with Trek/ Bontrager.

Ironman Arizona

Half Distance Queen

Frederiksen gears up for her first full-distance race

Denmark's Helle Frederiksen is the fastest woman ever over the half distance. This weekend she's taking on her first full-distance race.

Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Chattanooga preview

Up close and personal with Helle Frederiksen

After an impressive runner-up finish in Penticton, Helle Frederiksen is set for another big race this weekend - the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Helle Frederiksen

They said it

Frederiksen finishes first long distance race with silver medal

She's the fastest woman ever over the half-distance. At the ITU Long Distance World Championship in Penticton, Canada Helle Frederiksen made her long-distance debut, finishing second.

Helle Frederiksen

World Championship double

Frederiksen gears up for Penticton/ Chattanooga double

After a convincing win at Ironman 70.3 Otepää earlier this month, Helle Frederiksen is North America-bound for the ITU Long Distance World Championship and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

The Crank

Weekend recap: Happy for Ashleigh and much more ...

The Crank is happy about Ashleigh Gentle's breakthrough day, loves ITU racing, is impressed by Norseman ... another weekend of commentary from The Crank.

Ironman 70.3 Elsinore

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Luxford and Raelert excellent in Elsinore

Annabel Luxford and Michael Raelert pulled clear on the run to take the Ironman 70.3 European Championship in Elsinore, Denmark.

Helle Frederiksen

Photo (and video) of the day

Helle Frederiksen ready for Samorin

She's the fastest woman ever over the half-distance and is gearing up for a big day in Samorin. We catch up with Denmark's Helle Frederiksen.