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The Adventure Trail Podcast

The triumphant Hong Kong quartet of Robin Elg, Tallulah Wright, Cade Wright and Yip Tak-long celebrate their mixed-relay gold in Saudi Arabia.

Outdoor

Coach urges young stars to chase senior success, targets National Games

Hong Kong win two gold medals and one silver at Asian under-23 event, athletes set for China national championships this weekend.

11 Nov 2024 - 10:59AM

Hong Kong Elg retains Asia U23 triathlon crown, warning for Choi after World Cup

9 Nov 2024 - 8:00PM

Choi alone in Japan, with Hong Kong triathletes on last legs after ‘brutal’ 2024

6 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong

Hong Kong surfing ban forces Olympics hopeful to join Swiss national team

Hong Kong has no surfing team, no facilities and a government ban on surfing at any public beaches.

31 Oct 2024 - 11:05AM

Mahohi Nguyen Tang stands with his surfboard in Big Wave Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Antony Dickson

Outdoor

Coggins in battle to race again in 2024 after Korea World Cup injury setback

Four Hongkongers set for final World Triathlon Cup leg in Japan next month, but Coggins eyeing China race after injury wrecks Korean venture.

26 Oct 2024 - 5:38PM

Extreme Sports

Open-water swimmers battle choppy seas, gathering storm in World Cup 10km race

Italian Dario Verani wins men’s race in sprint finish, while Paris Olympics silver medallist Moesha Johnson takes women’s title.

26 Oct 2024 - 2:54PM

Outdoor

Hong Kong Olympian set for Ironman World Championship debut at age of 60

Michael Tse rowed for the city at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and was formerly a coach at Hong Kong Institute of Sport.

25 Oct 2024 - 11:00AM

Michael Tse will race in his third Ironman at a venue that is considered the holy grail for triathletes. Photo: Michael Tse

Hong Kong

Veteran Campbell aims to make it four out of four at Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker

The 42-year-old lawyer, who has won twice in the men’s event and once in the mixed-team race, is eyeing top spot again for the November 15 race.

23 Oct 2024 - 8:45AM

Jeff Campbell crosses the finish line in first place at the Barclays MoonTrekker 2024 in Lantau, Hong Kong last weekend. Photo: MoonTrekker

Trail Running

Hong Kong sending 38-strong squad to first Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships

City’s team will be largest delegation at weekend’s races in South Korea, where runners will go head-to-head over 80km, 40km and 15km.

22 Oct 2024 - 8:45AM

Outdoor

Coggins to shoulder Hong Kong’s World Triathlon Cup hopes, illness hits Brown, Yu

This year’s penultimate cup race will be staged in the South Korean city of Tongyeong on Saturday.

21 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

Other Sport

Explorer who spent two years walking across Africa takes on Hong Kong Moontrekker

Mario Rigby is taking part to advocate for nature and sustainability, and as training for his bid to tackle the world’s seven tallest summits.

18 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM

Renowned eco-explorer Mario Rigby will take part in the Hong Kong Barclays MoonTrekker 2024 to champion nature conservation. Photo: Sun Yeung

Outdoor

Hong Kong’s Ng felt ‘lost’ after Olympic woe, will take break from triathlon

Fifth place in Hong Kong-hosted Asia Triathlon Cup race masks deeper concerns for Jason Ng, who vows to ‘get back my desire’.

14 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM

Jason Ng endured a disappointing Olympic triathlon race in Paris. Photo: Reuters

Outdoor

Mum’s tears of joy as Hong Kong climber, 9, wins national competition in Beijing

Veronica Chik claims top honours at China National Youth Climbing Championships just weeks after record-breaking outdoor climb on mainland.

7 Oct 2024 - 5:08PM

Health & Wellness

How to fuel your body when trail running to avoid health problems

Many trail runners don’t consume enough calories in races, which can lead to long-term health issues. Hong Kong experts advise what to eat.

1 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM

Outdoor

Hong Kong triathlon star Coggins takes ‘positive step’, more gold for Yee

Bailee Brown edges closer to belonging in elite company, after tiny margin separates Hongkonger from ‘huge breakthrough race’ during event in Weihai.

27 Sep 2024 - 6:43PM

Oscar Coggins continued his comeback with a stellar showing in Weihai. Photo: Handout

Extreme Sports

‘Courageous’ 9-year-old Hongkonger completes stunning climb in mainland China

Veronica Chik returned to sport after self-imposed 3-month lay-off to become youngest Hongkonger to navigate ‘China Climb’.

2 Oct 2024 - 3:34PM

Hong Kong’s Veronica Chik has already reached an elite climbing level and is still only 9 years old. Photo: Vivian Wan

Outdoor

Rejuvenated Hong Kong star Coggins set for ‘Olympic-level’ test in China triathlon

Coach Andrew Wright says city’s triathletes will find it tough in Weihai but is confident they will be competitive at 2028 Los Angeles Games.

25 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM

Outdoor

Hong Kong star wants to tame ‘fears’ and inspire at Ironman World Championship

Ruby Cheng seeking to ‘empower women’ on return to ironman global stage in Nice, 12 months after competition debut.

21 Sep 2024 - 8:37AM

Health & Wellness

Why runners need to be aware of raised heatstroke risk amid global warming

Experts say race organisers need to be prepared to deal with the risk of a condition that can damage runners’ organs and even kill them.

6 Sep 2024 - 4:12AM

A volunteer holds out a cup of water for runners in the Falmouth Road Race in the US state of Massachusetts. Heatstroke among runners is becoming more of a risk as climate change increases the number of hot days. Photo: AP

Outdoor

Paralympics: Jetze Plat claims third consecutive triathlon gold despite delay

The 33-year-old Dutchman finished in a time of 58 minutes, 16 seconds to defend titles from Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

2 Sep 2024 - 4:32PM

Netherlands’ Jetze Plat celebrates at the finish line after winning the men’s Paralympic triathlon for a third-consecutive Games. Photo: Getty Images

Crossfit

Serbian athlete dies in swimming event of CrossFit Games challenge in Texas

Lazar Dukic, 28, went underwater and did not resurface while swimming in Marine Creek Lake in the Texas city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning.

9 Aug 2024 - 5:57PM

Travel & Leisure

What are ‘mad skills’ and why do they matter on a CV? Experts explain

Why should you put ‘mad skills’ on your CV? These attributes, such as a passion for theatre, being a rescue diver, or learning an obscure language, can make the difference when applying for a job.

9 Aug 2024 - 5:29AM

Extreme Sports

Hong Kong swimmer breaks record for Denmark-Sweden strait – next stop Olympics

Edie Hu becomes ninth and fastest person to swim Oresund Strait, before heading to Paris to cheer on Hong Kong swimmers at the Olympics.

21 Jul 2024 - 11:00AM

Edie Hu swimming the Oresund Strait. Photo: Amy Miao

Opinion | Streetathon’s U-turns tested us, then they sent us to McDonald’s to refuel

17 Dec 2023 - 7:31PM

The Arctic Rower | Cheating death and polar bears on record-setting trip along Northwest Passage

Mark Agnew

25 Oct 2023 - 1:10PM

View From The Edge | Sevens will show absurdity of Covid-19 rules that axed Trailwalker, marathon

Mark Agnew

26 Sep 2022 - 5:50PM

View From The Edge | Toomey’s CrossFit Games win shows she is strong in mind – not just body

Mark Agnew

8 Aug 2022 - 7:14PM

Opinion | Running or cycling without tech: the joys of device-free exercise

7 May 2022 - 11:47AM

View From The Edge | Does Trailwalker’s cancellation confirm the government’s apathy to trail racing?

Mark Agnew

3 Nov 2021 - 7:00AM

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