SportpicturesCymru

19/06/2026

PIZZA LLAN

17/06/2026

🏔️📸 PHOTO FACE-OFF: Which would you choose?
Same moment. Four completely different images.
1️⃣ Full Scene – Colour
2️⃣ Full Scene – Black & White
3️⃣ Cropped Athlete – Colour
4️⃣ Cropped Athlete – Black & White
Which one tells the story best?
Is it the epic landscape of Chwarel Dinorwig, the emotion of the athlete, the drama of black & white, or the realism of colour?
Drop your favourite in the comments using 1, 2, 3 or 4 and tell us why! 👇
As photographers, we're always balancing the story of the event with the story of the athlete, so it's always fascinating to see what competitors and supporters prefer.

📷 If you raced the Slateman and haven't checked your photos yet, the galleries are now live.
https://www.sportpictures.cymru/Galleries/Galeri-2026/Slateman-Triathlon-2026

Always Aim High Events Llechi Cymru - Wales Slate

16/06/2026

3am starts aren't everyone's idea of fun, but some days make it all worthwhile.
From the first light of the morning through to after 9pm, it was a pleasure to be out covering the Slateman Triathlon organised by Always Aim High Events and capturing the incredible efforts of every athlete taking on this iconic event.

One of the highlights came when we headed into Dinorwig Quarry to find the Slateman Ultra competitors deep into their challenge. After a bit of walking, we were rewarded with this photo, a moment that perfectly sums up the determination, grit and stunning scenery that make the Slateman so special.

This picture of Gareth Jones taken by Wendy James #1 photographer
A long day, tired legs, and a full memory card, but absolutely worth it.

S4C Chwaraeon Newyddion S4C Heno S4C

16/06/2026

Nid yw codi am 3 y bore yn syniad pawb o hwyl, ond i ni, mae’n rhan o’r fraint o gael bod yn ran o benwythnos y Slateman gan Always Aim High Events

O'r golau cyntaf y wawr hyd at y cystadleuwyr olaf yn croesi’r llinell ar ôl 9yh, 'roedd yn ddiwrnod hir ond hynod werth chweil yn dal y penderfyniad, y dyfalbarhad a’r eiliadau bythgofiadwy sy’n gwneud y Slateman mor arbennig.

Daeth un o uchafbwyntiau’r diwrnod pan aethom i Chwarel Dinorwig i dynnu lluniau dreathletwyr Y Slateman Ultra. Ar ôl ychydig o grwydro, daethom ar ei traws yn brwydro eu ffordd drwy un o leoliadau mwyaf trawiadol Cymru, ac fe arweiniodd hynny at y llun hwn gan y f'anwylyd a ffotograffydd #1 SportpicturesCymru Wendy James
Mae eiliadau fel hyn yn gwneud pob cloc larwm cynnar yn werth chweil.
Llongyfarchiadau i bob athletwr a gymerodd yr her y penwythnos hwn.

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Where legends are made! 🔥
 
Officially revealing your hosts for the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026! 🇬🇧

15/06/2026

🏊🚴🏃 SLATEMAN TRIATHLON 2026 – YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
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https://www.sportpictures.cymru/Galleries/Galeri-2026/Slateman-Triathlon-2026

What a day it was at the Slateman Triathlon organised by Always Aim High Events
From the first swimmers entering the water, to the tough climbs on the bike course, and the final push to the finish line, every athlete showed incredible determination, resilience and spirit. Whether you were chasing a personal best, taking on your first triathlon, or simply enjoying the challenge, you should be proud of your achievement.

We've been busy behind the scenes capturing those special moments, and after processing more than 8,000 images, your photos are now ready to view.

Congratulations to every competitor, and thank you to the supporters, volunteers and organisers who helped make the event another memorable success.
Take a look through the gallery, find your photos, and relive an unforgettable day at Slateman.

15/06/2026

🏊🚴🏃 SLATEMAN TRIATHLON 2026 – LLUNIAU'N BAROD!
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https://www.sportpictures.cymru/Galleries/Galeri-2026/Slateman-Triathlon-2026

Am ddiwrnod arbennig oedd hi yn Nhreathlon Y Slateman.
O'r nofwyr cyntaf yn mynd i'r dŵr, i'r dringfeydd heriol ar y cwrs beicio, ac yna'r ymdrech olaf tuag at y linell derfyn, dangosodd pob cystadleuydd benderfyniad, gwydnwch ac ysbryd arbennig.

Rydym wedi bod yn brysur yn dal yr eiliadau arbennig hynny, ac ar ôl prosesu dros 8,000 o luniau, mae eich lluniau bellach yn barod i'w gweld.

Llongyfarchiadau i bob cystadleuydd, a diolch i'r cefnogwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a'r trefnwyr Always Aim High Events a drefnodd pob dim er mwyn gwneud y digwyddiad yn llwyddiant ysgubol unwaith eto.

15/06/2026

SLATEMAN! TRIATHLON
What an incredible day photographing the Slateman Triathlon organised by Always Aim High Events
The determination on the climbs, the speed on the bike course and the emotion at the finish line made it a race to remember.
More than 8,000 photos are now being processed and should be ready later today. For now, after a long day behind the camera, it's time for a well-earned coffee with Wendy James, #1 photographer SportpicturesCymru
Diolch to to PhilHen, and Gwynant Pierce!

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14/06/2026

Pob lwc i bawb sy'n cystadlu yng nghystadlaethau'r Slateman heddiw 🙌

Dyma un o'r triathlonau mwyaf enwog ac eiconig yng Nghymru, sy'n cael ei gynnal yn Llanberis yn Eryri. Cafodd ei lansio yn 2011, gan drefnwyr "Camu i'r Copa", a dechreuodd gyda tua 400 o gystadleuwyr. Mae'r enw "Slateman" - "dyn llechi" yn dod o hanes chwarelyddol yr ardal, a chwrs y ras yn mynd drwy hen chwraeli llechi Dinorwig uwchben Llanberis. Mae'r digwyddiad yn cynnwys; nofio yn Llyn Padarn, beicio dros fwlch Llanberis a ffyrdd mynyddig Eryri, a rhedeg garw trwy'r chwareli a llwybrau mynydd.

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Good luck to everyone competing in today's Slateman competitions 🙌

This is one of the most famous and iconic triathlons in Wales, which is held in Llanberis in Snowdonia. It was launched in 2011, by the organizers of "Camu i’r Copa", and started with around 400 competitors. The name "Slateman" - "dyn llechi" comes from the quarrying history of the area, and the course of the race goes through the old Dinorwig slate quarry above Llanberis. The event includes; swimming in Llyn Padarn, cycling over the Llanberis pass and the mountain roads of Snowdonia, and rough running through the quarries and mountain paths.

Mwy o wybodaeth / More information: https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/events/slateman-triathlon

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