2012 Ironman U.S. Championship
Americans Jordan Rapp and Mary Beth Ellis turned in impressive performances to take the Ironman U.S. Championship titles.
Americans Jordan Rapp and Mary Beth Ellis turned in impressive performances to take the Ironman U.S. Championship titles.
A new study suggests carbs are not the main culprit.
Plus, the fast-running American shares his favorite workouts and training music.
We asked readers about their number one tip for finding their transition spot in a race.
Two thousand triathletes raced the third edition of KMD Challenge Copenhagen.
Perfect conditions set the stage for an exciting race that was decided on the hilly bike course and topped off with fast run splits.
The Germans dominated on home turf at today's Ironman 70.3 European Championship in Wiesbaden.
The first-ever Ironman U.S. Championship in New York City featured more storylines than all of Broadway.
ANorden will remain as the silver medalist while Switzerland's Nicola Spirig will keep her gold medal as the Olympic champion.
15 hours before the start of the race, Ironman staff alerted athletes and spectators that the swim would go on as planned.
Sweden is arguing that the analysis of the photo finish was not properly executed.
After overcoming a severe traumatic brain injury, Jessica Purcell will compete at this weekend's Ironman New York City.
This will also be the first year the race will not be a full Ironman distance.
A sewer-line break will lead to the discharge of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Hudson River.
The fish and tomatillos are light, the cauliflower puree is deceptively creamy, and the lemon broth adds the perfect touch of acidity.
Two-time Xterra world champ Jamie Whitmore will race the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race as a challenged athlete after overcoming cancer.
Might one of these youngsters someday grace an Olympic triathlon start line? Or will their interests turn toward other pursuits?
The inaugural Ironman U.S. Championship race will take place this Saturday and history will be made in more ways than one.
We took sock recommendations from our Twitter followers and chose our favorites out of the bunch.
Chris McCormack says his brief return to draft-legal racing was "the slap in the face" he needed to return to the Ironman World Championship.
Heading into this Sunday’s (Aug. 12) Rev3 Wisconsin triathlon, Richie Cunningham sits atop the Rev3 Series Leaderboard.
How Alistair and Jonathan ripped apart the Olympic tri and are permanently changing the sport.
For the first time in Olympic history, the pre-race favorites did not disappoint.
Very rarely do we get a a glimpse inside the athletes' Olympic quarters, but photographer Paul Phillips was able to get access.
Cuban-born Manny Huerta talks about his road to representing the United States at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
The American vows to "leave it all out there" in what could be his final Olympic race.
American Laura Bennett reflects on her race at the 2012 London Olympics and talks about where she thinks the sport is at right now.
Groff overcame a couple of tough moments to be in contention until the final seconds of the race.
Manny Huerta will represent the United States tomorrow at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon.
When prepping for their first race, should new triathletes focus more on technique or open-water skills?
Australia's Joe Gambles and Great Britain's Liz Blatchford took the victories against a top-notch pro field at Ironman 70.3 Boulder.
Jack Maitland from the Triathloncoach.com is best known these days as the coach to Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee.
The brothers from Leeds talk about the race conditions, their training and the uniqueness of the Olympic Games.
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All 55 male Olympic triathletes gathered today for the pre-race briefing.
The two-time Olympic medalist says Findlay's former coach, advisor and doctor need to accept responsibility.
The American has mixed emotions after executing a medal-worthy race where she ultimately finished fourth.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and Great Britain’s Liz Blatchford took the victories at today’s Ironman 70.3 Boulder in Boulder, Colo.
Two of this year’s top Ironman World Championship contenders took the victories in Kona-like conditions at Ironman 70.3 Philippines.
The professional field set to race tomorrow’s Ironman 70.3 Boulder includes a highly competitive cast of characters.
Nicola Spirig and Lisa Norden reached the finish line together and earned an identical finish time of 1:59:48.
Nicola Spirig of Switzerland narrowly beat out Lisa Norden of Sweden in an exciting photo finish at the 2012 London Olympics.
This prototype aero road bike from the Swiss bike maker is tuned specifically for the London Games.
We polled non-drafting stars like Mirinda Carfrae, Julie Dibens and Matt Reed to see their picks of the podiums for the Olympic triathlons.
On the eve of Olympic triathlons, team therapists help athletes find balance of physical health and confidence in their bodies.
Vatterott serves as Craig Alexander’s manager, as well as the manager for several other top professional triathletes.
Here are 20 of the best ITU female triathletes in the world. Get to know their faces, and tune in when they race in Hyde Park on Sunday.
The leading women favored the start from the left side of the pontoon for the swim in the Serpentine on Saturday.
Popping with color and flavor, this salad is a bright and refreshing meal on a warm summer evening.
Excited for the Olympics, but don't know a lot about the ITU style of racing? U.S. Olympic team member Sarah Groff explains the format.
In the history of Olympic triathlon, a reigning world champion has never won an Olympic gold medal.
The 55 female triathletes who will compete at the 2012 London Olympics got a chance to preview the course at Hyde Park today.
Holly Bennett shares some interesting facts and makes some amusing observations about her current obsession, the London Olympics.
Triathlon.org shares some of the interesting facts and figures from the Olympic triathlon competition.
The United States' Manny Huerta introduces the world to his unique training grounds: a volcano in Costa Rica.
Can Lance Armstrong’s positive effect on off-road triathlon transfer to long-course?
Triathlete.com got the opportunity to follow Manny Huerta around his training grounds on the active volcano, Irazu, in Costa Rica.
Professional triathlete and nutritionist Pip Taylor digs into a reader’s food diary and offers advice for eating, performing and feeling your best.
In early 2011, Canada's Paula Findlay looked like she would be the odds-on favorite to win the gold medal in London. A year of injury has changed that.
Nascar's Jimmie Johnson spoke to Espn.com about the decision to jump into a triathlon in South Carolina a few weeks ago.
Kristin Mayer, a triathlete since 1994, has combined two longtime passions: design and triathlon.
Up-and-coming professional triathlete Lukas Verzbicas crashed while riding his bike outside of Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday, July 31.
It was a damp day in Guildford, but U.S. triathletes Manny Huerta, Hunter Kemper and Gwen Jorgensen had a full schedule.
Both Olympic Games triathlon competitions are scheduled to air live on NBC Sports Network.
The men’s circuit has been dominated of late by three names: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee and Javier Gomez.
Coordinating your breathing movement to your stroke can be tricky to master, but with practice, it can make you more efficient in the water.
U.S. Olympic team member Hunter Kemper shares his Olympic diet with Esquire.com.
Dr. John Berardi breaks down the pros and cons of caffeine in an endurance athlete’s diet.
Australia’s Chris McCormack and Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen took the wins.
Fifty-five women will take on the 2012 London Olympics at Hyde Park on Saturday, Aug. 4.
U.S. Olympic team members Gwen Jorgensen, Hunter Kemper, Manny Huerta and alternate Matt Chrabot are training at the Surrey Sports Park.
Need new neoprene? Presenting four fab women’s-specific wetsuits ready to race.
Texas-based pastry chef Becky Kastelz shares a favorite healthy muffin recipe.
The first 69 professional triathletes will be offered the opportunity to register for the 2012 Ironman World Championship.
Despite initially wanting to return to Kona to take on Lance Armstrong, Chris McCormack has found new motivation to take to the Big Island.
Tom Lowe finishes fifth, knocking Germany's Michael Raelert out of the Kona Pro Ranking July qualifying group.
Both will head to October’s Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii as top contenders.
Photographer Paul Phillips, who travelled to London to document the U.S. Triathlon Team, shares photos from a day of sightseeing.
Simon Whitfield, who won the gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the silver in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was the flag bearer for Canada.
Americans Manny Huerta, Gwen Jorgensen and Hunter Kemper took time on Friday, July 27 to talk to the media in London, England.
Several big names most likely won't be on the start line at October's Ironman World Championship.
This frame’s genetic ancestry goes back to 1995, when Kestrel first sliced the seat tube out of a triathlon bike.
"To take gold in London, you will have to be strong across all three disciplines, and be the fastest runner on the day."
U.S. Olympic team members Manny Huerta, Gwen Jorgensen and Hunter Kemper have arrived in London.
Maybe ITU racing is a different sport—but train like an ITU pro and you’ll become a better long-course racer.
Try this burger recipe for a flavorful and creative way to use quinoa.
Go behind the scenes with Jorgensen and the Triathlete crew, and learn more about the first-time Olympian with this video.
Seven tips for surviving windy conditions on the bike from one of the sport's strongest cyclists, Julie Dibens.
Olympic Games veterans Laura Bennett and Hunter Kemper were selected the captains of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team.
Manny Huerta, who was born in Cuba, lives and trains at a volcano in Costa Rica.