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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.  

Judith Wyder Mallorca by UTMB 2024 photo credit UTMB

Runner safety the top priority as storms force cancellation of Mallorca by UTMB races

David Roche Javelina Jundred 2024 photo credit Aravaipa Running

“Your favourite runner’s favourite runner” – FANTASTIC footage as David Roche earns Golden Ticket for Western States

Lazarus Lake Barkley Marathons

“There is no winner in a tie,” says Barkley Marathons guru Laz Lake – but understands Belgian trio’s call at Backyard Ultra Team Championships

Lazarus Lake day 2 Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Belgium win Laz Lake’s Backyard Ultra World Team title – and set AMAZING new world record

Elhousine Elazzaoui crossing the finish line in Switzerland photo credit GTWS

How a ‘Golden Ticket’ won the GTWS jackpot for Elhousine Elazzaoui – thanks to a helping hand from Kilian Jornet

Elhousine Elazzaoui wins Golden Trail World Series overall title 2024 photo credit GTWS

‘Flying camel’ leaves rivals standing as Elhousine Elazzaoui claims historic GTWS title

Elhousine Elazzaoui wins Headlands 27k in California 2024 photo credit Golden Trail World Series

WATCH AGAIN as Elazzaoui and Njeru make history at GTWS 2024 Grand Final

Joyce Njeru wins GTWS Grand Final 2024 Photo credit: Golden Trail World Series | Colin Olivero

Kenyan superstar survives MASSIVE scare to become first African woman to win Golden Trail World Series

Patrick Kipngeno wins Four Sisters Mountain Trail 2024 GTWS Photo credit: Golden Trail World Series | Four Sisters Mountain Trail | Colin Olivero

‘For me, it wasn’t fair’ – Kenyan duo have their say on sprint finish ahead of GTWS final showdown

Elhousine Elazzaoui wins the Mammoth 26k 2024 photo credit Golden Trail World Series

Elhousine Elazzaoui says ‘everything is good now’ after THAT sprint finish as he bids for GTWS glory

Joyce Njeru wins Headlands 27k photo credit Golden Trail World Series 2024

Kenyan superstar on what it would mean to be first African winner of Golden Trail World Series

Scout Adkin wins WMRA World Cup title 2024 Photo credit: Marco Gulberti for WMRA

British phenom Adkin claims first WMRA overall crown as Kipngeno retains men’s title

Kipngeno and Njeru win credit Jonathan Wyatt

Lombardy plays host to WMRA World Cup finale as star Kenyan duo seek more glory

Russ Cook completes his epic run across the entire length of Africa [Photo credit: The Snapshot People Ltd]

‘I ran the length of Africa – what’s next?’ ‘Hardest Geezer’ announces 2025 project

Courtney Dauwalter Nice Cote Azur 2024

Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 2024: Dauwalter wins AGAIN – and second OVERALL

Courtney Dauwalter after winning UTMB 2023.

WATCH AGAIN as the great Courtney Dauwalter triumphs at Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB

2 Valleys winners Arron Larkin and Emilia Platt [Photo credit: 13 Valleys Ultra]

Youngster Emilia Platt bags 13 Valleys Ultra success for trailblazing Alpine Run Project

Alpine Run Project 13 Valleys Ultra recce 3

How the career criminal jailed for life is MOVING MOUNTAINS to get kids into trail running

Appalachian Trail signpost

The GREATEST ever FKT? Tara Dower smashes Appalachian Trail record to worldwide acclaim

joyce njeru wins mammoth 26k 2024 photo credit golden trail race series

GTWS race eight – Mammoth 26K results: California doubles for Elazzaoui and Njeru

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