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“It’s definitely more complex than a one-day triathlon, but the trade-off is worth it. People walk away saying, ‘I feel better after this weekend.’ And that’s the goal.”

"I hope it shows other blind or disabled people that what seems impossible might just be within reach.”

“No matter where you start - if you put in the work, you can achieve something great,” says Lowery, the first African-American woman to win an Ironman event.

After nearly 15 years of brutal climbs, scorching heat, beastly winds, and unforgettable finishes, the Ironman era in St. George, Utah is ending.

“My goal is to make it clear that you can be an average Joe and still take on those big races.”

Being a good triathlete doesn't always mean you'll be a good runner — but there are some pros who have turned in top marathon times.

“This sport makes us vulnerable. We cry in private after a bad race, we sweat alone in our basements during tough training sessions. ... Sharing that journey with friends is so important.”

"I am Black. I'm from the Caribbean. I am five foot two. I'm plus size. I don’t present as a ‘triathlete.’ But I hope others see me and believe it’s doable."

What’s the secret behind Russ Callen’s 50-year streak in a small, unconventional triathlon? He’s just having fun with friends.

It was a record-breaking year in pro triathlon (but not every race was record-breaking) - we look back at both the fastest and slowest pro events in 2024.

“As triathletes, we tend to turn inward and focus solely on our own health and fitness. But think about what else you can do with that kind of health."

Iron War wasn't the only Kona race that had fans on the edge of their seats. These epic Kona battles were thrilling to the very last second.

2,400 athletes, 56 pros, 17 hours, and one epic challenge - these are the numbers behind the men's 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Pro triathletes Tim O’Donnell and Tim Reed share the hard lessons learned from their serious heart health journeys.

1,400 age-groupers, 52 pros, 17 hours, and 1 epic challenge - we've got the numbers behind this weekend's 2024 women's Ironman World Championship in Nice, France.

With the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) events on the horizon - the Super Bowl of ultraunnning - we look at eight notable elite-level triathletes who made the switch to ultra.

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.

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.

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 team of researchers wanted to know how many triathletes were getting poor sleep. The answer? All of them. The experts share why - and what to do about it.

Tim O’Donnell’s Ironman days may be over, but he's not leaving the sport anytime soon. The American fan favorite talks about his new focus on XTERRA triathlon, what it's like to be a coach, and his foray into motivational speaking.

From qualifying for Kona at a local Olympic-distance race to fueling with anything (including Big Macs), the OGs of the sport did things a little differently.

40 years after a Timex product manager arrived in Kona with 1,500 “Timex Triathlon Watches,” the trend-setting and ubiquitous piece of wristwear’s origin story is still a part of multisport lore.

Grab your swim, bike, and run gear, hop in the car, and head to these off-the-radar spots with outdoor activities aplenty—all within a few hours’ drive from major metro areas in the U.S.

Emma Meyers is forging a new path as the first para athlete to compete in triathlon at the NCAA varsity level—what that means, and why it matters (not just for paratriathletes).

Technically, you can train for the bike leg of a triathlon on any bike, even a Peloton. But should you? And how, exactly?

After a meteoric rise and abrupt fall, women's-only triathlons are making a comeback—we take a look back at the movement's vaulted past and dissect why they're the sport's future.

As the first-ever Black pro triathletes, Max Fennell and Sika Henry not only smashed through racial and cultural barriers, but used their influence to advocate for more inclusion—and to inspire athletes along the way.

Triathlon doesn't have to be all about you (right?). We've got six spots for triathlon couples that'll elevate your heart rate in more ways than one.

"There’s pressure to do it all, to be ‘super mom’ with the perfect house, the perfect life. It’s an unhealthy narrative, but social media, especially, makes it hard to ignore.”

A 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and (2:55!) marathon - in four days of 2 a.m. wake-up calls. Oh, all while wearing Tinkerbell wings and body glitter. Ironman pro Haley Chura talks one of Disney's biggest feats of endurance: the Dopey Challenge.

This year, several stars and fixtures in the sport announced their departure from the pro ranks, marking an end to an era that saw some of the greatest performances of all time.

The high-stakes, super-sprint, night time races took place in 2013 and 2014 and coincided with the Interbike trade show.

Master bike fitter Dave Luscan outlines the essential points to consider when seeking out your best bike fit.

Jim Janik staged a 511-mile triathlon from Los Angeles to San Francisco, a journey that entailed a 21.5-mile swim from Catalina Island to Los Angeles, a 358-mile bike along the Pacific Coast Highway to Monterey, and a 132-mile run to San Francisco.

"Back when we first started, I couldn’t imagine a scenario like we saw on Saturday. It just seemed so far off."

2,000+ age-groupers, 53 pros, and 1 history-making day - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 women's Ironman World Championship event in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

At 73 years old, Sandi Wiebe, the “elder stateswoman” of this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championship has mastered the art of blissfully unaware winning.

Discover the five most heartwarming finishes in the history of the Ironman World Championship and the incredible stories that drove them.

"There was a huge contingent, mostly in Europe, which believed the Ironman was the holy grail. I led the charge that from a practical perspective...that the Ironman triathlon [had] zero chance of making it onto the Olympic program."

2,000+ age-groupers, 43 pros, 17 hours, and 1 epic challenge - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 men's Ironman World Championship event in Nice, France.

Still a relatively new concept on the triathlon scene, the Ironman 70.3 World Championship event has only been around since 2006. But what the race lacks in age, it makes up for in fierce competition, fast times, and plenty of sparks, too. Here’s a look back at some of the major moments from the event's history.

6,000 athletes, 1,500 volunteers, and a whole lot of excitement - take a look at the numbers behind this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

As one of only three active “WTCS moms,” Zaferes’ 13-month-old son has seen eight countries and a host of helpful caretakers as she chases her third Olympic team.

When it comes to Ironman World Championships, Nice, France may not have the same street cred as Kona, but that doesn’t mean the city isn’t storied in triathlon lore.

With a change of leadership on the horizon at Ironman, we look back at some of the most important shakeups at the top of the sport—and break down the aftermath.

Sam Long is not the first pro triathlete to seek—and gain—success on his own.

With Project Podium as his training group and Ben Hoffman as his guide, the young tri phenom is set to become paratriathlon's next big thing.

Chrissie Wellington has long moved on from triathlon. But the 4-time Ironman World Champion says these days, she’s achieving even more.

Multisport hasn't been immune to the specter of drug use in its ranks. We take a look at the sport's dark past.

The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.

While triathlete moms relish in recent maternity leave and pregnancy clauses, they say more can be done.

A look back at the early days of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series. 

Hockey, rowing, and...water polo? These triathlon pros dominated other sports for years before turning to swim-bike-run.

Our young sport has a long record of women at the top.

The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.

British triathlete Rob Starr completed 52 swim/bike/runs last year for charity—sometimes braving 46-degree F water in the pitch-black early morning hours.

Nearly 100 pounds overweight, Gerst went on an unbelievable journey—literally taking years back on his life—with the help of the multisport community.

It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air. What better way to celebrate than with the most romantic and magnetic finish line moments ever captured on camera?

The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.

With a full return to racing, we saw some speedy long-course times from the pros. We also saw some of our favorite stars suffering in the heat, humidity, altitude, and geography en route to challenging victories.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

Outside of the Hawaii Ironman, few multisport events have as much beauty, competition, and history as Ironman New Zealand. We take a look back at the iconic event.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

He’s seen sunrise after sunrise—and even a burglary in progress. Learn about the man who trains (way) more than you do, all before your alarm even goes off.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

A four-time Olympian, an around-the-world cyclist, a local legend, and the mother of a pro podium contender - these age-groupers are just as buzz-worthy as the pros racing at this weekend's 70.3 world championships in St. George.

6,000 athletes, 4,000 volunteers, and a whole lot of excitement - take a look at the numbers behind this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

Saudi Arabia is known for many things: Oil. Skyscrapers. A culture steeped in Islamic heritage. The Great Mosque of Mecca. But multisport?

11 years ago, the Ironman 70.3 World Champs landed in Henderson, Nevada, marking the first time the event took place outside of Florida.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The year: 2011. The stage: Kona. The star: Craig "Crowie" Alexander. As we celebrate Gustav Iden's new course record, we look back on the breakthrough race that showed us what was possible at the Ironman World Championships.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

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.

We’re throwing it back to the first-ever XTERRA off-road triathlon in 1996.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

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.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

As a star athlete, Erin Baker lit the triathlon world on fire. As an advocate for equality, she did the same. The multi-time world champion from the ‘80s and ‘90s looks back at her career and the legacy she left behind.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

World Triathlon Cup racing might not ring a bell, but it's produced some of the biggest names in tri.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

Bog triathlon, 226-mile races, and triathlon juggling—you might not recognize the events, but you’ve got to respect the effort.