Eighth-place finisher Magnus Ditlev talks about a frustrating day on the road with a missing special needs bag, a questionable penalty, and what it was like running with Sebastian Kienle.
The top four finishers in the men's race at this year's Ironman World Championships were all Kona rookies, including Kristian Blummenfelt. And if Blummenfelt's predictions are right, Ironman racing will never be the same.
Second-place finisher (and new bike record holder) Sam Laidlow walks us through his Kona debut, including what Gustav Iden said when he made his pass in the final miles.
Gustav Iden may have made his record-setting performance look easy, but it was anything but. The new Ironman World Champion shares insights on the pivotal moments of the race and whether he'll try to pull off the Ironman/70.3 double at St. George this fall.
The faces and sights of a record-breaking 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship men's race in photos.
Rookies reigned, records were shattered and conventional wisdom proved not-so-conventional after all. We dig into the future significance of the most competitive Hawaii Ironman World Championships ever.
Norway's Gustav Iden took the win at the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championships in his first try on the Big Island and second Ironman ever in a time of 7:40:24.
A few surprises highlight the combined Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2022 Kona bike count data from days one and two, as well as pro men's bike count data—including frames, wheels, saddles, components, and more. UPDATED: Hydration.
Tomorrow, they race. But today, we ooh and ahh over their bikes.
Germany's Patrick Lange has some unfinished business out on the Queen K this year, after a disappointing DNF in 2019. We take a look at the setup and spec he'll be using in Kona this week.
Cam Wurf is best known for his blazing-fast bike splits and the way he can affect a pro Ironman field. We dig into the Pinarello Bolide that he'll be racing this week in Kona.
Gustav Iden is making his debut at Ironman World Championships this week—we look at his unique ride, dotted with custom flourishes.
Kiwi Braden Currie is looking to improve on his podium finish at IMWC St. George this year with the help of a new Felt IA 2.0 and a super-custom front end he worked on himself.
Ahead of this weekend's Ironman World Championship, former pro basketball player Sebastien Bellin shares how he survived a suicide bombing in Brussels and his recovery journey to becoming a triathlete.
If yesterday’s race at the Ironman World Championships proved anything, it’s that the women’s pro race is not a sideshow - it’s the main event.
"I gave it all I had."
"This second place means the most out of all of them."
"My mind is pretty blown right now."
A look at a long, hot, and historic day of racing for the women's pro field at the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship.
Chelsea Sodaro, the first female American to break the tape at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in over a quarter of a century also became the first rookie to win Kona in 15 years.
Feast upon the bike count data behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and saddles that the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship day one racers are using in Kona this year.
We've scoured Ali'i Drive to bring you the latest and greatest tri trappings from the Hawaii Ironman World Championship.
We found the brightest, blingiest, and most meaningful-looking bikes from the best long-course age-group women in the world. (And yes, there's a fat tire bike with aerobars and a basket.)
Sporting the always-intimidating race number one, the Swiss ten-time world champion is riding a new setup from Felt with a few very interesting race-day modifications.
It's all about testing the warm waters of the Kailua Bay and preparing for two days of upcoming races. We take you there.
Kristian Blummenfelt's bike of choice may be unconventional, but it does the job. Pictured with his disc-wheel training setup, find detailed pics and specs on his Kona race-day rig in our gallery.
A recent victory at the World Triathlon Long Course World Championships proves that Lucy Charles-Barclay is ready to race, and we'll take a close look at the prototype Cube Aerium C:68X that'll help send her through the lava fields of the Queen K.
"It's been three years. It feels like almost 10 years...but now we're back and finally we can race again...It gives me a lot of motivation to race here because now it feels like almost the Olympic Games," said 2019 Ironman World Champion, Anne Haug.
Abs, legs, luchador masks, and more than a few tushies made their triumphant return to the Big Island with this year's always-epic Underpants Run. Click, scroll, enjoy.
Parcours' latest disc wheel is optimized for wide, 28mm tires, and comes in well under $1,600 for the pair. But how does it perform?
With a win at IM Des Moines in June and a top-15 finish at this year’s IMWC in St. George, Matt Hanson looks to pilot his QR to a big result on the Big Island. We look at the minute details on his setup.
Don't do strength training for the sake of strength training. Instead, intentionally build a balanced body so you can successfully withstand the rigors of triathlon training.
Chugging beer out of pink plastic flamingos, Ponchoman on the ukulele, and the hallowed (drinking) grounds of the Hawaii Ironman World Championships—Huggo’s.
After three wins this year, Germany’s Laura Philipp is aiming her sleek Canyon toward the Queen K. We take a look at her setup.
Sam Holness, or “Super Sam,” will be the first known triathlete with autism to compete in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
We take a close look at the new budget wheel-off, direct-drive bike trainer from Zwift.
Speedy and dirty racing in Europe marks a weekend of non-Hawaii-related race action.
Inflammation happens, but these foods can help keep excess inflammation at bay after your workouts.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
Up-and-coming Brit Fenella Langridge is known as much for her Instagram Reels as her many pro wins, but that’s just part of her success.
2022 will mark the final Ironman World Championship called by Mike Reilly, "The Voice of Ironman."
Do you know how much prize money the pro winners take home? Do you know the percentage of the world who has raced in Kona? How about the largest person to ever finish IMWC? Be illuminated.
As the top returning American from Ironman World Championships in St. George, Chris Leiferman is ready to fly. We take a close look at what he’ll be riding out on the Queen K.
Super League travels to France this weekend for the penultimate race in the championship series. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.
We’re throwing it back to the first-ever XTERRA off-road triathlon in 1996.
The men’s race and the women’s race are on two different days for the first time ever in Kona, and as such they’ll play out very differently out on the road. We gaze into our crystal ball to see how the race could go.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships men’s event.
With the XTERRA World Championship heading to an entirely new continent for the first time in 26 years, featuring one of the strongest elite fields in XTERRA history, you can guarantee all eyes will be on Trentino, Italy this weekend. Here's how to watch the XTERRA World Championship livestream.
Whether you witness a driver hit your training partner or you come across someone who has crashed out on a tight turn, these first aid tips from a paramedic can help you render aid until an ambulance arrives.
We’ve compiled an extensive guide to look at the course, the conditions, and the major players at each point of the women’s race in Kona so viewers know how it could go down.
The fight between triathletes and locals isn’t going away. But there shouldn’t even be a fight in the first place.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships women’s event.
If you've never tried trail running, you're missing out! A top ultra runner shares her top tips for getting started on the trails.
The five-time Ironman champ used this progressive tempo run workout to prep for her race in Kona, but this versatile session can be used by age-groupers training for any distance.
Just over 50 miles away from the loud, pumping heart of Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona there sits the small historic sugar plantation town of Hawi.
19 year-old Rachel Welsford followed her father's footsteps into triathlon, but now she's blazing her own path - one that takes her to this year's Ironman World Championship.
Swimming fast can be simplified into a physics equation.
Ironman is back in Kona, but not everyone is happy about it. A new effort urges visiting triathletes to practice goodwill when visiting the Big Island.
The grueling battle between Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is one of the most talked-about races of all time. We explain why Iron War still matters.
The two-time Ironman world champion may be a familiar name to most, but few fans outside of Germany know the full story behind Patrick Lange’s rise to the top. Read our complete bio.
A new campaign started by two age-groupers asks: Do you see yourself racing with your competition, or against them – and how does that attitude impact your performance?
Get off-road and get dirty with our guide to XTERRA and off-road triathlon.
This isn't the first time there have been two Ironman World Championships in the same year. We look back at a fateful February in 1982 that changed our sport forever.
"By the time I arrived, she was unconscious and concussed at first," said two-time Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange, who was on the scene. "[We] tried to hold her as stable as possible until [the] ambulance arrived."
How lessons from the marathon legend's master class can make you a faster triathlon runner.
The Hawaii Ironman World Championship’s wall has a name: the Natural Energy Lab.
We mined Ironman finisher data to find out what it takes to qualify for Kona — and what it means for athletes going forward.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
It's going to be an amazing two days of racing in Kona - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action with the Ironman World Championship livestream on October 6 and 8.
This quick workout will help build strength and a range of motion in your ankles, knees, hips, and spine
From Lucy Charles-Barclay to Linsey Corbin, it seems like stress fractures are sidelining everyone this year. Learn what causes stress fractures, how to diagnose a stress fracture, and what to do if you're hit with this common bone injury.
First-time Kona qualifier Jennifer Simmerman shares her five biggest secrets on how she went from a strong runner, to a solid triathlete, to competing in a world championship.
Beefiness is the name of the game when it comes to the latest wide rim offering from Hunt.
The Swiss star has admitted she unknowingly wore a prohibited wetsuit in the Collins Cup and Ironman Switzerland – but no retrospective action will be taken.
Quick answer: Yes. (If you can.)
We review the newest carbon triathlon wheels and compare them with an exhaustive five-point rating system along with specs, takeaways, and our hand-on testing notes.
It’s pure excitement and love and joy from Irontown on this usually unexceptional stretch of road.
In the past, Apple watches were a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes, but with an improved battery life and legit workout functions, the Apple Watch Ultra is actually in the (long) race.
Three of the fastest long-course age groupers in the world each share a swim, bike, or run session that they use to prepare for the big day.
Why do most triathletes use aerobars and put themselves in such a crazy position? We break down the basics of “riding in aero” and why you might (or might not) want to give it a try.
After three years, the Ironman World Championship returns to the Big Island with big plans, but a backlog of entries and two days of racing means a host of unique challenges for the organization, the racers, and the Kona community. We take a look inside.
Bob Babbitt shares what happened, and Brad Culp explains why it mattered.
We take a quick look at a busy weekend of pro racing in the U.S. and a weird weekend of racing overseas.
This year's Kona pro qualification period is over, and the list has a mix of former winners and veterans, but also some surprising stats on rookies and first-time Ironman World Championship starters. We've updated our list as of October 5 to reflect a few withdrawals and wild card additions.
These exercises will help you stand tall—and boost your athleticism
Despite flying under the radar for the U.S. Open, Collin Chartier rides and runs through an all-star cast to take home $100,000.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
After Taylor Knibb led for most of the day, Australian Ashleigh Gentle used a speedy run in hot conditions to make the pass in the final miles.
Super League Triathlon were filming the athletes at the beach and captured dramatic footage of the incident.
Charles-Barclay vs. Duffy vs. Knibb, the return of Sanders vs. Long: there's no denying the PTO U.S. Open is full of talent. Thorsten Radde previews the stacked field in Dallas, plus how to watch the free livestream.