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Germany's Jan Frodeno chats about defending his Ironman World Championship title despite not feeling great throughout the race.

Daniela Ryf not only surprised the triathlon world by breaking the course record of 8:52 by an incredible six minutes, she also surprised herself.

Daniela Ryf dominated the women's race from start to finish to establish a new course record and defend her title.

Mirinda Carfrae is a three-time champion at this Kona race, but the emergence of Switzerland's Daniela Ryf proved to be too much

Ryf dominated from start to finish to earn her second-straight Ironman World Championship title.

Germans dominated the day in Kona.

Bike check-in served as the final task before athletes headed home and got one more nervous night of sleep before race morning.

A list of 40 helpful facts to know before watching the 2016 Ironman World Championship on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Don’t embarrass yourself by being the ironfan blindly calling out, “Who is that?!” at your Ironman viewing party; be the one to educate them.

Germany's Anja Beranek shares how she's feeling ahead of Saturday's race and what she does to mentally prepare for a tough Kona effort.

We chat with 2013 Ironman world champion Frederik Van Lierde of Belgium ahead of Saturday's race.

The three-time Ironman world champion took a minute to chat with us and share who he thinks will shine in the professional races.

After two fourth-place Kona finishes, triathlon’s lone wolf ditches some questionable strategies for a more scientific approach to long-distance glory.

A close-up look at the new Diamondback Andean Michael Weiss will ride on Saturday.

Canadian Brent McMahon has gone under eight hours three times in his short Ironman career.

The P5X is first and foremost a problem solver, designed to meet the specific needs of triathletes.

This tropical scone recipe is in the spirit of the Ironman World Championship this Kona, Hawaii this week.

Photographer Paul Phillips captured these images of Kona's professionals before they gathered for the all-important professional technical meeting.

The Australian says her goal is to turn in a well-rounded race.

Kona during Ironman Season is a lot of things—it’s stressful, it’s hot, it’s intense, it’s a little vain. It can also be super weird.

In July of 2016, triathlon announcer Sean English was diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 cancer.

The 19th edition of the Kona Underpants Run is in the books!

Out on the course, the Japanese fans’ presence is felt more than anyone else.

Raelert discusses how he's feeling after a tough 2016 and a late Kona validation.

Jan Frodeno says that the marathon is the area where his confidence has grown the most over the full 140.6 distance.

Your feet hurt, your back hurts, you’re soaked in sweat and the chafing is out of control, but you’re no Ironman: You’re an Ironspectator.

A look at the Ventum One bike American Meredith Kessler will ride on at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

Photographer Paul Phillips went up and down the Queen K and around town today, Wednesday, Oct. 5, to capture these images of the pre-race action.

The 2015 Ironman world champion says the race one month ago taught her to never give up.

2014 Ironman world champion Sebastian Kienle talks about the desire to get back on top and managing the tactics of the race.

American Jesse Thomas will tackle the Ironman World Championship for the first time on Saturday aboard this Dimond Marquise.

Get an inside look at how Mirinda Carfrae has prepared for this year’s race.

The official Ironman World Championship race week kicked off on Tuesday with the IronKids Keiki Dip 'n Dash and the Parade of Nations.

Both Canadians Heather and Trevor Wurtele will be on the Ironman World Championship start line this Saturday.

Two-time Ironman 70.3 world champion Melissa Hauschildt is finally getting her chance to make a start in Kona.

If you can make the journey out to the boat, you’re rewarded with a shot of espresso and oftentimes some free swag.

The P5X is a radical departure from anything Cervélo has designed in the past and took three years to develop.

Australia's Luke McKenzie says that he wants to prove to himself that his second-place in 2013 was no fluke.

Two-time Ironman 70.3 world champion Melissa Hauschildt will take on Kona for the first time aboard this Specialized S-WORKS Shiv.

American professionals Jesse Thomas and Meredith Kessler share their pre- and post-race meals, nutrition strategies, lessons from the sport and more!

A look at the custom-designed Cannondale Slice American Heather Jackson will race on at this weekend's Ironman World Championship.

No place in Kona better captures that energy than Dig Me Beach (an unofficial name).

Linsey Corbin is back for her 10th attempt at this iconic race and says she has new appreciation for being able to make the start on Saturday.

70.3 world champ Tim Reed let us tag along for his Sunday, Oct. 2, workouts, which consisted of run, bike and swim.

Want to follow the Ironman World Championship for the first time on Oct. 8? Here’s what you need to know.

Welcome to Pick Your Podium, the Triathlete.com game that pits you against other triathlon fans in a race for points and big-time prizes.

Tim O'Donnell will race aboard this hand-painted Trek 9 Series Speed Concept at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

The 31-year-old and his coach Matt Dixon believe his best years as an Ironman athlete are ahead of him, so they're using this year as a learning experience.

Tim Reed of Australia will ride this custom-painted Trek 9 Series Speed Concept bike on Saturday in Kona.

At last year's Ironman World Championship American Sarah Piampiano was 38th out of the water, 17th off of the bike and seventh at the finish line.

American Tim O'Donnell says that his third-place Kona finish in 2015 has given him the confidence that he knows he can win this race.

The three-time Ironman world champion does this Energy Lab run every year the Saturday before the race.

It was a busy day out on the Ironman World Championship course, as age groupers and professionals got some of their final tough training sessions in.

Get the first look at the bike American Linsey Corbin will race at her 10th Ironman World Championship.

Who will etch their name in Ironman Hawaii history?

Heather Jackson gives a peek into some of her final Kona preparations from one of her training bases in Tucson, Ariz.

Nery Guardado’s long tenure in the sport has given him a wealth of knowledge and valuable tips that he passes along from behind the service desk.

A doctor’s advice for when to call it quits before a race.

From trampolines to treadmill classes, the best ways to shake up a your swim-bike-run routine.

Jesse Thomas used to think Kona was crazy. He still does. But this year he’ll join the crazy—on his own terms.

Venture beyond Kona’s Ali’i Drive and discover a whole other island.

The trick is to find a hat that functions well in training, looks good and fits your head just right.

An attempt from USA Triathlon’s Board of Directors to gain further power, or an introduction of necessary updates to an antiquated system?

This session is built around strengthening the muscles that help improve your run and keep your core and pelvis strong.

USA’s Kirsten Kasper and Spaniard David Castro Fajardo captured their very first World Cup titles in the debut event in Ecuador on Sunday.

Swim time-trial workouts look more like a real triathlon swim leg than a set of 50-meter sprints and can enhance your performance come race day.

Helmet options for triathletes have come a long way in the past few years.

Frenchman Sylvain Sudrie and Great Britain’s Jodie Swallow both reclaimed their world titles.

If the bike company’s vision comes to life, triathletes are gonna be drooling over nose cones.

Contributor Michael Hotten shares some of the gear triathletes will be most excited about for 2017 and beyond.

The famous Brit says 140.6 is his next sports goal when he retires from Major League Soccer.

The most effective exercises for combatting patellar tendonitis might be the simplest.

The first day of fall calls for a themed muffin.

This fall, address the bike limiters that are standing in the way of your best results.

Apple and Fleet Feet Sports roll out the best emojis yet. Sorry, poop.

Josiah Middaugh and Suzie Snyder took the wins and secured the elite XTERRA Pan Am Pro Series titles.

The world is getting smarter. Or, rather, the devices we rely on to live and play are getting smarter.

Master four key open-water skills with this video series.

We catch up with American Ben Hoffman from his home in Tucson, Ariz.

Jesse Thomas shares triathlon lessons from his two-year-old.

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy floored it on the bike in hot and humid conditions in Cozumel, winning the race and securing her place in history.

Spain's Mario Mola finished in fifth to earn the overall series world championship title after Jonathan Brownlee barely made it to the finish line.

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy floored it on the bike in hot and humid conditions in Cozumel.

Josiah Middaugh claimed the victory in the closest finish in XTERRA history.