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Jonathan Turner

Jonathan Turner

News Director

Jonathan Turner is News Director for both TRI247 and RUN247, and is accustomed to big-name interviews, breaking news stories and providing unrivalled coverage for endurance sports.  

His first role after graduating was delivering the horse racing service on the BBC’s Ceefax service and he soon went on to become one of the three founding editors of Sporting Life.  

Horse racing was the focus initially, but it soon became – and still is – one of Europe’s biggest general sports websites.  

With a close interest in cycling, Jonathan was approached towards the end of 2009 to create and run the official website and social media channels for Team Sky.  

Team Sky – now the INEOS Grenadiers – were a newly-formed professional road racing team whose stated aim was to win the Tour de France, the sport’s biggest race, within five years and with a British rider.  

That was achieved in less than three years when Bradley Wiggins triumphed in Paris in 2012 and soon after he won the men’s time trial gold medal at the London Olympics.  

As well as Wiggins, Turner worked closely with some of the biggest names in cycling including Mark Cavendish and Sir Dave Brailsford, Team Sky’s general manager.  

Turner shaped both the digital and fan engagement strategy as Team Sky became the most popular cycling team in the world.  

The website Jonathan launched received much critical acclaim, including becoming the first cycling site ever to be shortlisted for the prestigious Sports Industry Awards, up against the likes of Guardian Sport that year.  

Using the ‘inspiration to participation’ message he also helped BSkyB deliver on their commercial, brand and CSR objectives for cycling as over a million Britons were encouraged to get back on their bikes and cycle regularly again by the end of 2012.  

Running is another sport Jonathan is heavily involved with, both actively and also from a volunteer perspective – he’s chair of his local club Ilkley Harriers, is a qualified England Athletics coach and takes groups out each week.  

And on RUN247 he’s led the coverage of the biggest trail running races, such as UTMB and the Barkley Marathons.  

Damian Hall 2023 winner photo credit Montane Spine Race

Damian Hall – the other Brit trying to conquer Barkley’s ‘Kafka-esque hell’

John Kelly day 2 Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Barkley Marathons 2024: Verys and Kelly lead ‘Magnificent Seven’ as fifth and final loop starts

Jasmin Paris climbing Barkley Marathons loop three 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Can Jasmin Paris – the #smalleuropeanwoman – make history at the Barkley Marathons?

Jasmin Paris day 2 Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Verys, Kelly and Hall move clear at Barkley Marathons as Paris claims a three-peat

Aurelien Sanchez Barkley Marathons winner 2023 [Photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram]

Reigning champ Aurélien Sanchez OUT of Barkley Marathons

John Kelly Damian Hall Barkley Marathons 2023 loop three with Laz photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Barkley Marathons: Five lead the way after second loop including Kelly and British duo

John Kelly Damian Hall Barkley Marathons 2023 loop two photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Kelly, Paris, Hall, Campbell all in Barkley Marathons mix as first loop plays out

Jasmin Paris climbing Barkley Marathons loop three 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Barkley Marathons: Can Jasmin Paris become first woman to finish ‘The Race That Eats Its Young’?

Number plates of the runners at the start of the 2023 Barkley Marathons photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Barkley Marathons 2024: Who is taking part? Aurélien Sanchez and Jasmin Paris both spotted

barkley marathons gate 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Two runners facing DISQUALIFICATION from the Barkley Marathons

Forest track day 2 Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Barkley Marathons 2024: Weather forecast looking kind at Frozen Head State Park

Lazarus Lake start Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Barkley Marathons 2024: ‘False alarm’ first but the race has now STARTED!

montane lapland arctic ultra 2024 photo credit Montane

Reiterberger overcomes fluctuating temperatures to win Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra

Camille Herron at the 2022 Western States

“World records always break me” – Camille Herron earns more praise for brutally honest reaction

Barkley Marathons 2023 finishers Aurelien Sanchez, John Kelly and Karel Sabbe photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

#17 finisher Karel Sabbe: From talking to a trash can to making Barkley Marathons history

Lazarus Lake Barkley Marathons

Lazarus Lake: Advertising icon hails ‘creative genius’ behind the Barkley Marathons

Lazarus Lake start Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

‘The ticking timebomb’ – who will get the touchscreen Barkley Marathons watch?

Camille Herron before Lululemon Further start in California in 2024 picture credit Lululemon

Incredible Camille Herron claims 12 world records in six days at ‘Further’ ultramarathon

Aurelien Sanchez Barkley Marathons winner 2023 [Photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram]

‘A race that’s kinda crazy called Barkley’ – new film showcases astonishing debut win

Lazarus Lake Barkley Marathons

‘A picture that captures the pure joy that is Barkley’: Photographing ‘The Race That Eats Its Young’

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