Following a DNF in Kona just four weeks prior, Lucy Charles Barclay showed top form to win the 2025 70.3 World Championship, edging out three-time winner Taylor Knibb, who took second place.
There was no shortage of raw, late-season honesty in Marbella, Spain, from the pros in the mix at the 2025 70.3 Ironman World Championship.
Low participation rates plague Omani Ironman races, compared to other multisport efforts in the Middle East. Can they turn it around before hosting the 70.3 World Championship in 2029?
From late bloomers to friendships forged in competition, the qualifying journeys of age-groupers competing at this weekend’s 70.3 Worlds represent the best of triathlon.
High performance without the high price: Direct-to-consumer maker AJ Alley adds an upgraded carbon racer to his popular tri line. The big surprise? Pitch-perfect fits for “human outliers.”
From pizza to Nutella, these are the go-to foods pro triathletes will reach for ahead of this year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
Bob Babbitt is live from Marbella, Spain, talking with professional athletes before the 70.3 World Championship this weekend.
World titles and $1.7 million in award money for the Ironman Pro Series are on the line in Marbella, Spain, this weekend. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde analyzes who is most likely to win it.
Built for committed athletes, Wahoo’s KICKR RUN treadmill gives you the freedom to customize your running and training experience
From altitude bases to home setups, here's where some of the world’s best are fine-tuning for the year’s biggest middle-distance races.
Our editors share the gear that's getting them through the impending holidays, early morning swims, and greater bike comfort during an Ironman.
You had to dig pretty deep if you wanted to tease out the hottest new gear and gear trends at the most important long-course triathlon of the year. Fortunately, we did the legwork.
A popular Midwest race fills up early bird slots for 2026, new events added to World Triathlon portfolio, and more - catch up on the multisport news you may have missed this month.
When triathlon shifted from post-college fitness to full-on fixation, I alienated my family and girlfriend. Here’s how I set boundaries to enjoy tri again - and win back my loved ones
The debate over experience, safety and the allure of jumping straight into the deep end.
There are a lot of adult-onset swimmers in triathlon - but are they at any disadvantage to triathletes who start swimming in childhood? Here’s what the experts say.
This weekend, 57-year-old Jill Walker completed her 100th Ironman triathlon in Florida. Along the way, she’s found joy, a global community, and plenty of very good (good, gooooood) dogs.
Former professional triathlete Laura Siddall analyzes half-distance performances from dark horse athletes leading into the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain.
Protein might be all the rage, but carbs are still an endurance athlete’s best friend. Yet, new research shows that it’s likely you’re not taking enough on board to maximize recovery.
From finish-line highs to post-race lows, a triathlete’s mind, body, and spirit takes quite the rollercoaster ride at the end of the season. Dr. Daya Grant explains the science behind the slump - and how to cope.
This year's 70.3 worlds will feature an all-star lineup, including Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Kristian Blummenfelt, and more. See the full start list and race numbers for the women's and men's pro races, plus how to watch the free livestream on Outside TV.
From Lucy to Rudy, these pro triathletes share their hard-earned, unfiltered wisdom on life, training, and the need for warm clothes.
Honey is an excellent natural energy source for triathletes, providing carbohydrates, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds that aid performance and recovery. But to get the most benefit, you’ve got to use it the right way.
It’s no secret triathletes love data. But is there such a thing as too much data? We ask coaches Luca Zenti and David Tilbury-Davis.
Wollongong proves it's never over until it's over with dramatic finishes in the World Triathlon Series Final and exciting T100 racing.
Top Ironman athletes are loading up on carbs like never before. A sports dietitian breaks down what they’re eating, why it works, and what age-group athletes can learn from it.
Here’s why coaches are always encouraging runners to pick up the tempo.
A recent study peers deep into the family tree to find a Neanderthal mutation - present in 20% of modern humans - might be detrimental to endurance athletic performance.
Our Kona rookie and veteran started the 2025 Ironman World Championship 10 minutes apart, raced under the same sun, and met again at mile 21 on the run. Here’s what the data, heat, and island gods taught two athletes at opposite ends of experience.
After Wollongong, two Middle East T100 races will decide this year's overall champion. Athletes are vying for crucial points this weekend. Here's how they stack up.
10 of the 54 pro women who started did not finish at last weekend’s 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona. From headaches to stomach issues to sheer suffering in the heat, find out what happened to athletes like Chelsea Sodaro, Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, and more.
Asics dominated, representing half the top-10 finishers, with On and Hoka models making strong appearances.
Saturday's Ironman World Championship in Kona was wild. It left question marks on who will win the 2025 Ironman Pro Series.
We take a look at the bikes ridden by the 10 fastest cyclists in the women's pro race at the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
The Ironman World Championship has made a lot of progress in the last three years of women’s-only racing. Now it must avoid a setback.
Re-live the pro race at the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona through the lens of Triathlete staff photographer Brad Kaminski.
Matthews started the run over 14 minutes down from the leader. She finished just 35 seconds off the win.
Løvseth is the fourth Norwegian to win this race on her debut, and that’s not a coincidence, she says. Here’s why.
On a day that saw soaring temperatures and unexpected withdrawals in the podium positions, Solveig Løvseth proved best in her first try at the Ironman World Championship.
More than 1,700 of the fastest women in the world at the full distance will race tomorrow in Kona. Members of the triathlon industry count the bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear they used to get to the start line of the 2025 Ironman World Championship.
The sponsorship announcement, made on the eve of the Ironman World Championship, is controversial - but in triathlon’s current landscape, it’s also a smart business decision.
Though it’s intended to fly under the radar, we got a close look at Jackie Hering’s “unbranded” Cervelo P5.
From little-known brands to drool-worthy custom designs, today's age-group bike check-in offered a feast for the eyes.
This list includes some of the sport's top names, proving that the brutal conditions of world championship racing can get the best of anyone.
We spoke with athletes and industry leaders on the Big Island ahead of the 2025 women’s Ironman World Championship to find out what they’ve loved about the last three years, and what they hope Ironman will bring forward as we return to a mixed-gender format in 2026.
In this exclusive video interview, Daniela Ryf, Mirinda Carfrae, Michellie Jones, and Julie Moss tell us what they really think about Kona, competition, self-doubt, and ice cream.
With roughly 25% fewer racers in town than Kona has seen in decades and $1 million less in total entry fees, when compared to recent history, there is something different about 2025.
“I think it's really great to have all of these strong women here, because I think that is what you need. You need strong competition to push your limits.”
What started as a protest against triathletes wearing Speedos in public has turned into a charity fundraiser and beloved race-week tradition at the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
At 80, Natalie Grabow races with gratitude - and grit.
We get close look at the bike for one of the top contenders in the 2025 women's Ironman World Championship - American Taylor Knibb's special new Trek Speed Concept.
What kind of helmet is Lucy wearing? What about Chelsea’s shoes? What type of tinted goggles will Kat wear at the 2025 Ironman World Championships?
We get unprecedented access to two age-group women and follow along as an Ironman World Championship rookie and a veteran prepare for the most prestigious triathlon in the sport.
One of the most hyped Ironman World Championship rookies in 2025, Solveig Løvseth, shows off her custom-painted Felt IA 2.0.
Boasting one of the most eye-catching designs, 2023 Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay is ready to turn heads out on the Queen K.
For the first time ever on Triathlete, we check out three-time Austrian Olympian Lisa Perterer’s unique Lapierre Aerostrom bike setup for her Kona debut.
We get a close look at 2025 Ironman World Championship contender Kat Matthews’ sleek race-day setup that takes its cues from the dark Hawaiian lava fields.
Laura Rossetti, 70, who's eyeing her 28th Kona finish at the 2025 Ironman World Championship, shares some lessons learned from her four decades of racing triathlon.
Competition will likely show early signs of who will take the tape at the women's Ironman World Championship. Thorsten Radde provides a likely play-by-play breakdown.
Bob Babbitt sits down with athletes as they prepare for competition.
Ironman World Champion Chelsea Sodaro has a new bike sponsor and a stunning custom paint job on her race-ready Ventum Tempus. She's also got some custom carbon details we've never seen before.
Triathlete magazine's editors are on the ground in Kona bringing you live, behind-the-scenes coverage. Check our live blog often for the latest.
Three past champions and several top 10 finishers are the likely favorites for Saturday's Ironman World Championship in Kona. Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde breaks down the competition.
As the youngest in the field at Kona, Leah Hoole, 20, is dreaming big.
Don’t miss the action on the Big Island as 60 of the fastest women in the world compete for the world champion title on October 11.
Three of the fastest long-course age-group women in the world each share a swim, bike, or run session that they use to prepare for their big day at the women's 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Learn six quick, effective self-checks to spot inefficiencies in your triathlon running form - and fix them before they cost you time on race day.
We break down the best triathlon running shoes based on sockless comfort, transition speed, heat dissipation, water drainage, and more.
From old-school Tinley Talks to modern-day revelations, our editors and contributors pick the stories they loved reading and writing.
Challenge Fortaleza is a relaxed, affordable beach town set in a water sports heaven - perfect for mixing family time with triathlon adventures.
In an era where everyone's a self-proclaimed expert, it's easier than ever to be misled by shoddy science. A professional skeptic (yes, that's a thing) shares how to spot scams and snake oil backed by "studies."
Find your training zones and better understand your body's capacity by completing an at-home lactate threshold test.
A new host city for 70.3 worlds, the end of a popular U.S. Ironman, Jan Frodeno’s foray into ultrarunning, and more - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport this month.
“The threat to me was: ‘If you don’t shut up, we’ll go public about you.’ It has led me to believe and witness that there is a mafia-like culture within World Triathlon, and it has to stop.”
We’ve rated and reviewed triathlon cycling shoes based on 10 key elements that dictate your comfort while training and racing.
The XTERRA World Cup and World Championship was the main event this weekend. WTCS Weihai, Ironman Chattanooga, and Ironman 70.3 Augusta also offered great racing to watch.
Subtle and intuitive movements that fire up the core, but are gentle on the body.
A ladies' swimsuit made from neoprene, recovery devices ideal for travel, non-super running shoes, and more top our editors' list this month.
After racing there in 2025, former pro Tim "T.O." O'Donnell gives an insider’s look at the New Mexico course that will serve as the XTERRA World Championship for the next three years.
With various reports over the years of “large marine life,” writer Tim Heming asks experts to set the record straight on the risks of sharks in triathlon (and at the Ironman World Championship).
It’s a mad, mad world out there for cyclists - but it’s possible to find safe bike routes without cars. Triathlete’s editors and contributors share where they ride without fear.
Spoiler alert: You probably don’t want to race a triathlon with McDonald’s in your special needs bag.
We found the lightest running shoe in each category—from super shoe racers to max-cushioned trainers—to help you fly through the miles.
We take a look at Knibb’s journey from clip-ons to cutting-edge aero.
Before you sign up for your next triathlon, make sure the swim won't be scrapped. Here's what to check to avoid a disappointing duathlon.
Did penalties unduly shift the momentum during Spain T100? And who had arguably one of the best performances of the day...to finish in third? Laura Siddall offers her insights.
It's early, you're groggy, but your training plan calls for intensity. Here's how to fuel well for those early morning workouts.
Prepare to watch the XTERRA World Championship livestream September 25-27 by getting to know the main men's and women's contenders.
A new study shows triathletes who identify most with perfectionism are also more likely to become physically injured. Mental health researcher Jill Colangelo explains why this news should shock no one.
Triathlon coach Alison Freeman offers a practical approach to deciding whether to extend your season after your planned last race.