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In an epic come-from-behind victory, Alex Yee surged ahead of rival Hayden Wilde to take gold in the men's individual triathlon race at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In a thrilling race that came down to the final stretch, France's Cassandre Beaugrand won her first Olympic gold medal in front of a rapturous home crowd.

While Cervelo made minimal changes to the 2024 version of the P5, they’ve given the new P-Series a big makeover (for better and worse).

Sika Henry retires, a driving force in triathlon passes away unexpectedly, an iconic race makes a comeback in 2025, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in July.

Looking to stretch out your back after a long ride or heavy training weekend? Start with these seven back stretches for triathletes.

Do you know how to handle various open-water currents in a triathlon swim leg? A 30-year veteran swim coach explains the seven keys to success.

"The tests carried out in the Seine today revealed water quality levels that did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held."

At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, triathlon takes center stage. Check out our quick-and-easy guide to watching the Olympic triathlon broadcast in the United States.

European correspondent Tim Heming with a tale literally unfolding in the Seine's undercurrent.

American Taylor Knibb had a hard day on the rainy streets of Paris, Sam Laidlow once again reigned supreme, and Gentle gets back on top in London.

Learning and applying the elements of a strong, efficient freestyle swim stroke is the key to easily gliding through the swim portion of your next triathlon.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, mixed relay triathlon will bring together the best triathletes from around the world in a thrilling format. We look back at its debut at the Tokyo Games.

Poor water quality in the Seine River has already made headlines, but what are the alternatives for the Olympic triathlon events? Tim Heming speaks to officials and asks Olympic athletes' coaches how they're getting ready.

Think diving serves no purpose in triathlon training? Think again.

A go-anywhere hydration vest, a race-ready pair of swim goggles, and a cooling mattress pad for sweltering summers - these are a few of the things our editors loved most in July 2024.

Joscar Duque's up-and-coming triathlon career was put on pause by a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Now, he's rebuilding his life - and love for the sport - in the United States.

Aging athletes might feel like they "need" to replace testosterone as natural levels decline, but experts say that's not the case. Learn about why testosterone (probably) isn't the culprit behind athletic performance declines and what to do about it instead.

A year after Suunto released the near-perfect AMOLED-screened Race smartwatch, they’ve reduced its size and price with the Race S—but also substantially chopped the battery life. Is it a better watch?

Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the pro fields for T100 London, with analysis and odds for you to make your predictions.

Tune into your pacing and effort levels with this one-hour run workout.

Can’t seem to finish strong in a 70.3 triathlon? This six-week run-focused plan will change that.

Spectator tickets for the triathlon events at the Paris Olympic Games went like hotcakes - or croissants, if we're being French about it.

Two-time Chicago Triathlon winner Malachi Henry shares insider race recon on the iconic urban course—from training to gear to pacing strategy—so you can have your best race-day experience in the Windy City.

The work needed to go faster on the bike requires you to really stretch beyond your comfort level.

The 25th anniversary of Ironman Lake Placid saw a deep field, lots of in-race drama, and a reshuffling of the Pro Series leaderboard. Pro triathlete Laura Siddall looks behind the results list and reveals why it all matters.

We take a look at Ironman’s new pregnancy policy update with some insider perspective on why more triathlon series’ don’t have their own formal pregnancy deferral process.

Nearly 24 years have passed between the first triathlon events at the Olympic Games and this summer's events in Paris. Two Olympic athletes reflect on the impact of that first event, and more, in their own words.

All of the preparation, none of the perks - and yet, that could change at any moment. Triathletes Kirsten Kasper and Alexis Lepage share what it's like to be an alternate for their country's Olympic teams.

This swim workout from coach Sara McLarty will help you learn how to make the most of the speed changes that happen throughout the swim portion of a triathlon race.

There are more options than ever when it comes to keeping hydrated on the run. Don't stress about finding water on your route, carry it with you.

Members of the Empire Tri Club tested and reviewed the best run and bike sunglasses for triathletes so you don't have to - here's what they had to say about sunnies from Rudy Project, Smith, Tifosi, Roka, and more.

Melanie McQuaid became the first 50-year-old pro triathlete to race at the Ironman World Championships last year. She shares her secrets to thriving in triathlon past 50.

Who will be in the mix at the front of the men’s triathlon event at Paris 2024? We’ve asked 2004 Olympian Andy Potts for his list of favorite contenders (and who will be a threat if the swim is canceled).

We scoured stacks of stuff to find the best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals for triathletes. From tech and nutrition to running shoes and more.

Almost every runner has heard it: Running is bad for your knees. But is that true? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff looks at recent research, plus the magic mileage number to keep your knees healthy.

Who will win Olympic gold in the women's race at Paris 2024? We recruited 2012 Olympic medalist Lisa Norden to analyze the list of contenders, plus four athletes who could also be in the mix if the swim is canceled.

Improve your bike speed and power with this classic workout.

The owner of the second-fastest Ironman bike split of all time loves pushing the pedals. Skye Moench explains why triathletes must respect the bike and shares a five-day bike focus.

A star-studded field on a notoriously tough course with valuable world championship slots (and Ironman Pro Series points) up for grabs will make the 2024 Ironman Lake Placid one to watch. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the top contenders and wild cards.

As the triathlon season commences, strength sessions should decrease in both volume and specificity. Here’s how to use strength to support your endurance workouts.

Start your race with your toes in the sand at these top five North-American beach-based tris.

A Pro Triathlete’s Insight on Long-Course Speed (and Drama) at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz, a Paris Podium Preview in Hamburg, and More

This half-hour session combines yoga and strength training into a workout any triathlete can benefit from.

The stacked paratriathlon squad features six Paralympic medalists and seven world champions.

Two seatpost-based bike lights and radars go head-to-head on hardware, accuracy, battery life, and more.

Sailboat drill is a a killer core workout that also teaches you to control your hip rotation.

What’s the difference between a $17,000 tri bike and a $5,000 tri bike, really? We lift the curtain on why our multisport gear costs as much (or as little) as it does.

What if you measured a workout’s success not by if you hit the times or not, but rather how close all of the intervals were to the target? Olav Bu explains how training absorption tracking can make triathletes infinitely better.

The Olympic qualifying process is full of highs, lows, and the sting of rejection. These professional triathletes are setting their sights beyond the Olympics and are still hungry to be the best in the world.

Follow along with our up-to-the-minute updates of who's racing in the individual and mixed relay triathlon events at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

24 years after triathlon made its debut at the Sydney Olympics, we check in with the eight Americans from the original USA triathlon team.

Simulate race-day run fatigue with this bike/run interval workout.

Taylor Knibb has officially withdrawn from the cycling road race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, opting to instead focus on the cycling time trial, individual women's triathlon, and triathlon mixed relay events.

River microcurrents, tricky road surfaces, and more—USAT’s high performance director reveals insider insight on the Paris Olympic triathlon course, potential tactics, and recs on where exactly to watch the action unfold.

Is it all in the run? Do you have to be a front-pack swimmer? One expert dives into the changing face of elite-level racing to see what will be required to win gold at the 2024 Games.

It can be one of the hardest parts of triathlon to master, but knowing how often you should run off the bike in training is a great starting point.

Triathletes are notorious for sleeping poorly, but is the $2,500 Eight Sleep Pod 3 cooling mattress worth the price? We tested the system to find out.

The On Cloudboom Strike is the latest (legal) carbon-plated supershoe with more bounce for marathoners and long-course triathletes. We give them a try.

An incredible party atmosphere and shattered world best times marked the 40th anniversary edition of Challenge Roth. Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down how it all happened.

Your questions about paratriathlon, from the basics to the 2024 Paralympic Games, answered.

Chafing from your triathlon wetsuit might feel like a fact of life when you swim, but it doesn't have to be. We break down the tips, tools, and suits to help.

Sam Laidlow will make his Ironman Pro Series debut and Kat Matthews is going for the W (and 5,000 points) - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

Coach Sara McLarty explains why incorporating hypoxic pulls in your sets is important, and provides a workout that includes this unique drill.

While not a complete retooling of the already-fast P5, this new 2024 version of Cervelo’s speedy UCI-legal superbike has some interesting updates.

Think your tri bike is beautiful? Three full-time, professional bike painters let us into their workshops, share their origin stories, and show us some of their own coolest designs.

One of the deepest pro long-course fields outside of a world championship will converge this weekend at Challenge Roth. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the top contenders and wild cards.

This swim workout will help you celebrate the birth of our country with some fireworks in the pool and a few very American-themed twists.

Ukrainian triathlete and dentist Taras Psymenniy has only left his home in wartime once—to race the Norseman Xtreme triathlon in Norway. The result of that one trip has the potential to impact hundreds of soldiers' lives. Read why.

From lower-back pain to tight shoulders, here are a few easy at-home tricks to help fight these pesky pains - no anti-inflammatories, massage appointments, or expensive chiropractor visits required.

In the 1990s, you could qualify for Kona without ever doing an Ironman. How? We look back at the short-course shortcut to the Ironman World Championship.

A new generation of well-rounded racers is emerging in Europe, and last weekend’s races prove you can’t have any weakness. Also: The Paralympic qualification window ends.

A lost bike, a five-hour rush from one venue to the next, and a double victory - it's all in a weekend's work (and a weekend's fun), says Paula Findlay.

Think triathlon doesn’t hurt the pros quite like it hurts you? Think again. We asked eight of the sport’s top pros to share when swim-bike-run made them suffer the most.

A professional triathlete and coach gives 10 key tips on how triathletes can easily improve their cycling skills to ride safer and get faster with no extra effort.

Wetsuit repair for under $8, an upgrade to a favorite tri shoe, and bougie blister band-aids - these are a few of the things our editors loved most in June 2024.

Lucy Charles-Barclay's surprise race announcement, a new Midwestern 70.3, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in June.

We speak to researchers who have spent 40 years attempting to unlock the secrets of swimming—and reveal four absolute truths (and many more mysteries) they've uncovered along the way.

Struggling with a certain phase of your swim stroke? It's time to incorporate single-arm drills into your sets.

Lucy Charles-Barclay, Ashleigh Gentle, Sam Long, Alistair Brownlee, and more: London is shaping up to be the biggest T100 race yet! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the great race in Great Britain.

Flirting with the six-hour half-Ironman mark? Here's your plan for hitting your target and finishing healthy and strong.

Lesser-known triathletes from countries like Mauritius, Barbados, Romania, and Guam will be toeing the line in Paris next to familiar names as part of the Olympic New Flag program. Learn more about the New Flag designation and the athletes' stories.

Don't let your race be derailed by poor fueling! This step-by-step guide will help you calculate an individualized triathlon fueling plan based on your specific nutritional needs for sprint-, Olympic-, half iron-, and iron-distance racing.

Feeling the DOMS after a big weekend of training or racing? Kickstart your recovery with this relaxed ride.

Post-pandemic levels of participation in high school sports is still lagging behind. Is triathlon’s muddiest division the answer?

We spoke to newly minted 40-year-old Ben Hoffman to get a pro triathlete’s top tips on how to keep training and racing past your fourth decade.

Walking into the office with goggle eyes after your morning swim session is less than ideal. These low-maintenance skincare tips will show you how to get rid of goggle marks before they even start.

We take a look at seven great picks for a beginner (or intermediate) triathlon bike at $5,500 or under.

Cycling with others can be great for your fitness, bike handling, and confidence - but only if you're using them the right way in your training plan.

Paula Findlay took the Canadian National Time Trial Championship one day, then time trialled her way to a dominant victory at 70.3 Mont-Tremblant two days later. Also: Lionel Sanders is back and Paralympic qualification heats up in Swansea.

After getting diagnosed with runner’s dystonia, a mysterious neurological issue that breaks a link between the brain and the body, this 44-year-old runner and triathlete has found a way to keep doing what she loves.