Are Ironman XC Athletes Faster Than The Rest of Us?
We asked our expert tri data scientist to dig into the results of our sport's wealthiest 1%.
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Data Dive: The Fastest and Slowest Ironman 70.3 Races of 2022
More than 100,000 triathletes made it down the chute at Ironman 70.3 races in 2022. Which races were the fastest and slowest? Data scientist Alfredo Molina dives in for an analysis of finishing times.
Data Dive: The Fastest and Slowest Ironman Races of 2022
The numbers are crunched, and the results are in. Data scientist Alfredo Molinas takes a look at the fastest and slowest Ironman races in 2022
Data Dive: 9 Takeaways on Qualifying for Kona
We mined Ironman finisher data to find out what it takes to qualify for Kona — and what it means for athletes going forward.
Data Dive: The Fastest Ironman and 70.3 Swim Courses
Looking for a little (legal) assist in the swim leg of your next race? Data scientist Alfredo Molinas breaks down the stats to find the fastest Ironman and 70.3 swim courses.
Data Dive: Finishing Times, DNF Rates, and More Stats from the Ironman World Championship, St. George
How did the fields compare at the Ironman World Championship races in St. George versus Kona? We dug deep into the finisher data to find out.
Ayaka “Faith” Suzuki is a Force Behind Japan’s Rapidly-Growing Tri Scene
While triathlon has a long history in Japan, it's been growing in the region in recent years.
Data Dive: The Fastest and Slowest Ironman and 70.3 Courses of 2021
Yes, some Ironman and 70.3 courses are simply faster (or slower) due to the course itself. But that's not the whole story. Take a deep dive into the data from 2021 Ironman and 70.3 races.