Sport Leeds

IRONMAN Leeds returns next Sunday, the 16 August, with athletes taking on a 2.4 mile swim of Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park before gearing up for a 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run course of Roundhay and the surrounding areas.

If you're coming along to cheer on the athletes, make sure to access the spectator guide over on IRONMAN's website.
To help keep athletes and road users safe, road closures and diversions will be in place in and around Roundhay, Alwoodley and Harewood.

Please make sure you plan your journey ahead and get in touch with [email protected] or call 03330 11 66 00 if you have any access questions.

Get spectator information 👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/O5p7i
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Image credits: Getty Images for IRONMAN and Huw Fairclough for IRONMAN

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One month to go!!

1 MONTH TO LEEDS🔥

Are you racing the only IRONMAN in England this year? We can't wait for this one💪

Just 150 places remaining if you want to snap one up and become one this year👉 https://www.ironman.com/races/im-leeds/register

Congratulations Hannah Cockroft OBE

The nine-time Paralympic champion joked she was on a mission to make her name "as long as possible" after receiving an honorary degree.

She told students to say yes to any opportunity, conceding that when she first saw wheelchair racing, she wasn't entirely keen.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4yjujGn
📸 Leeds Beckett University

From Young Sports Person of the Year to Lifetime Achievement.

Lizzie Deignan has become the first person to win both awards at the Leeds Sports Awards. She recently spoke to the Yorkshire Evening Post about what the honour meant to her:

"It was a bit of a pinch me moment really. I remember going when I was younger, when I lived in Leeds, and I think I got the Young Sports Person award. To have my full career, move away from home, then come back to my roots, it was quite a nice way of recognising the fact that I've moved home and my career has finished. It was special and I never expected that I'd be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award."

Congratulations again, Lizzie, on an outstanding career and this thoroughly deserved recognition.

Read the full Yorkshire Evening Post interview here - https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/lizzie-deignan-los-angeles-2028-olympics-team-gb-british-cycling-tour-de-france-8776462?fbclid=IwY2xjawS8651leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLzJefJ3o3VRbIl4VVZhwztGGl5NhOk4v8gxA9nxEMyd9hq1CI2iDAf3FXeg_aem_CfZIuk7zAET2HXkXV22q4w

Big Interview: Leeds cycling star Lizzie Deignan's stellar career and LA Olympics aim Former Olympic silver medallist and world champion Lizzie Deignan has now retired - yet the Leeds cycling star is still eying the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Great news for Leeds!

Our city has been selected to receive a share of Sport England's £250 million investment to help tackle inequalities in physical activity and make it easier for more people to get active.

This funding will support communities across Leeds to shape projects that reflect local needs, remove barriers to participation and create more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy being active.

Find out more about what this means for Leeds 👇
https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/leeds-communities-to-benefit-from-share-of-gbp-250-million-sports-funding

We’re still reflecting on last week’s Leeds Sports Awards with Sport Leeds and all the amazing people we had the pleasure of meeting and celebrating with.

What a night celebrating the individuals, clubs, and communities who make sport in Leeds so special.

A link to the official event photos can be found on our website - www.sportleeds.org.

Here are just a few shots of our winners.

Our final award of the night is the Lifetime Achievement Award, and this year we are proud to recognise two very worthy recipients.

Congratulations to Lizzie Deignan MBE 🏆

One of Britain’s most successful cyclists, Lizzie’s outstanding career includes Olympic and World Championship success, multiple World Tour victories, and a historic Paris–Roubaix Femmes win. Her achievements and determination have inspired generations within the sport.

We also celebrate Leeds-born Danny Care 🏆

Following an exceptional career with Harlequins and England, Danny retires as one of the most respected figures in English rugby, with over 350 club appearances, more than 90 England caps, and a Six Nations Grand Slam to his name.

Two remarkable careers. Two truly deserving Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.