Tommy Fury’s participation in a 100km triathlon on the French Riviera has prompted debate after organisers confirmed he did not complete the full course, despite crossing the finish line.
The 26-year-old, younger brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, took part in his first triathlon last weekend after just ten days of training.
Sharing photos and video of himself at the finish line with partner Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter Bambi, he wrote on social media: “I left it all out in the French Riviera. 100km triathlon on 10 days training… completed.”
He later added, after footage showed him staggering over the line: “Go ahead and roast my form… but could you sprint finish after a 100km triathlon?”
The event, run by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), was billed as a 2km swim, an 80km bike ride and an 18km run.
However, results published on the official Sportstats website recorded Fury as “Did Not Finish.”
According to reports from Marathon Investigation, Fury was among 93 amateur athletes who did not complete the full cycling distance. Race data showed his bike splits stopped short of the 80km mark.
The PTO later explained why some athletes were unable to complete the full course.
“Due to our permit for the road closures in France, unfortunately Tommy and some other athletes in the 100km amateur race were unable to complete the bike course before the cut-off time,” the organisation said in a statement.
“However, given our philosophy to grow the sport and encourage new athletes, we wanted to give them as full an experience as possible. So they were all given the opportunity to do the 18km run and cross the finish line.”
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Tommy Fury embraced Molly-Mae Hague at the triathlon
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The clarification led to mixed reactions online.
Some questioned Fury’s description of his achievement. Professional triathlete Noel Mulkey commented: “Missed the swim cut off, and bike cut off? Just be honest.”
Another response read: “DNF, which is fine but own it.”
Others, however, praised his efforts, with one fan writing: “Insane achievement… be proud of what you accomplished. It’s insane with only 0.01 per cent of the world’s population ever completing this.”
For Fury, the triathlon was part of his efforts to maintain fitness during an uncertain period in his boxing career.
The former Love Island contestant underwent hand surgery following his October 2023 win over KSI and aggravated the injury again in May during a comeback fight against Bosnian opponent Kenan Hanjalic.
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While his future in the ring is unclear, Fury has remained committed to endurance challenges.
Alongside the triathlon, he also completed the Great North Run half-marathon this weekend.
Speaking after the race in France, he described being greeted by Molly-Mae and Bambi at the finish line as his “highlight.”