I Tried to Ruin Triathlon by Getting Kilian Jornet to Swim
Kilian Jornet, largely considered the greatest trail and ultrarunner of all time, has picked up cycling. What would happen if he added. Just. One. More. Sport.
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Abby Levene
Abby Levene wears many hats at Outside, Inc., including occasionally having the honor of writing for Triathlete. She’s a former professional ITU/short-course triathlete who now blows off steam running needlessly long distances, escaping the Colorado front range on two wheels, and hunting for acceptable bodies of water to jump into.
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Finish-Line Feels from Age Groupers at the 2024 Ironman World Championship
What did age groupers think about when the going got tough in Kona? (Grab a box of tissues for this one.)
Cam Wurf Talks About His “Embarrassing” Swim and Finishing Seventh in Kona
The 41-year-old Aussie, who splits time as a pro cyclist and triathlete, believes his best days are still ahead of him in the sport—as seen by a seventh-place finish at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Video: Magnus Ditlev Nearly Dropped Out Before Battling to Second Place in Kona
The 26-year-old Dane sat in T2 for four minutes before finally turning it around on the run at the 2024 Ironman World Championships in Kona.
Interview: Patrick Lange Put on Masterclass to Win Third World Title for His Late Mother
While many top contenders biked too close to the sun, the 38-year-old played to his strengths and experience to earn an emotional victory at the 2024 Ironman World Championships.
Top American Rudy Von Berg Details His 2024 Kona Podium Assault
The 30-year-old from American from Boulder, Colorado, dug deep into his toolbox to have the race of his life at the 2024 Ironman World Championships in Kona.
Kona 2024 Will Be “the Best Race of All Time,” Says Two-Time Winner Patrick Lange
Meanwhile, 2022 Ironman World Champion Gustav Iden will be "disappointed" if he wins. Here’s what else you missed from the pre-race press conference at the 2024 men's Ironman World Championship.
The Norwegian Method (for Trash Talking), According to Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden
The Norwegian superstars leave no stone unturned when it comes to poking fun at each other before the 2024 Kona Ironman World Championship.
Interview: Jackie Hering Raced Her Own Race at 2024 Ironman World Championships
The Ironman Pro Series leader hung tough for ninth after a challenging swim.
Interview: Fourth Place Marjolaine Pierre Proves She Can be Both Healthy and Fast at the 2024 Ironman World Championships
The 24-year-old rising star battled through health challenges this year to regain her confidence and her speed.
Interview: Third Place Chelsea Sodaro Shares Why the 2024 Ironman World Championships Was One of the Hardest Races of Her Life
2022 Ironman world champion Chelsea Sodaro made a lot of changes this year, and the result was one of her most hard-fought finishes. She shares why.
Interview: How Kat Matthews Defied Crippling Cramps to Take Second at the 2024 Ironman World Championships
After trading the lead with eventual winner Laura Philipp throughout much of the bike and run, the Brit stopped dead in her tracks with less than 10 miles to go, she reveals what got her going again.
Interview: 2024 Ironman World Champion Laura Philipp Planned for the Unplanned
Not everything went right for the 37-year-old German, but Laura Philipp kept her cool and earned her first Ironman world championship title.
Photos: Sunrise Swim at the 2024 Ironman World Championship Nice
Check out how competitors at the 2024 Nice Ironman World Championship are putting the finishing touches on their swim prep.
Highlights from the 2024 Ironman World Championship Nice Parade of Nations
The 2024 Nice Ironman World Championship officially kicked off with the Parade of Nations along the historic Promenade des Anglais.
Strava Updates From Your Dog
The fitness platform partnered with a smart collar company to share the athletic feats of your fluffy family member. Here’s what your dog would upload if they spoke English (and, you know, had a phone).
Yes, Even Taylor Knibb Takes an Off-Season
Next year’s performance depends on what you do—and don’t do— now. Just ask Taylor Knibb. Here’s how one of triathlon’s biggest stars is recovering from her Kona debut and gearing up for the Paris Olympic Games.
No, Strava is Not the New Dating App
When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the internet, Strava is all we have left.
Finish-Line Feels from Age Groupers at the Women’s 2023 Hawaii Ironman World Championship
A record-breaking 97.2% of the field completed the 2023 Hawaii Ironman World Championship. Here's what finishing meant to some of them.
Finish-Line Feels from Age-Groupers at the Men’s 2023 Ironman World Championship
Every competitor perseveres to the end for a reason. Check out these finish line photos from the 2023 Ironman World Championships men’s race in Nice.
Photos: Triathletes Around Nice at the Men’s 2023 Ironman World Championship
Join athletes adapting to the Niçois way as they preview the swim, bike, and run courses, participate in the Parade of Nations, and soak up all that the Côte d'Azur has to offer.