Sarah Wassner Flynn

The man behind the biggest triathlon in the world—and how he kept it going.

Here are some tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

The idea of a bunch of average (or slightly-above-average) adults gathering for a triathlon camp used to seem like an oddity.

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.

Here are some tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

Although she was considered one of the best triathletes of all time and won Kona twice, Erin Baker's most epic win actually didn't come on the Big Island.

Here are some tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

It's rare for weather to cause outright cancellations, but extreme conditions can wreak havoc on competitors.

Here are some other tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

In 2015, Hiroma Inada made his first attempt to become the oldest finisher of the Ironman World Championships—he faltered just feet away from the finish line and missed the cut-off time by five seconds. Read the story behind the iconic image from those who were there.

The run-bike-paddle was considered one of the first multisport events.

We bring you this week’s tri-related news and notes from around the world.

Are your water bottles full of…well, you don’t really even know? Clean them with this guide.

All comebacks are impressive, but these three stand out as truly exceptional.

Here are some of the tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

After a second-place debut the year before the relative "unknown" in long-course won by a stunning 13 minutes.

Moench reveals how she handled back-to-back breakthrough long-course races (getting COVID actually helped!).

We bring you this week’s tri-related news and notes from around the world.

Every year, Hollywood descends on the multisport scene to swim, bike, and/or run and raise money for a good cause. We look back at the celebs who tri’d. 

All the (non-Kona) news from the triathlon world this week.

The famous singer and dancer has been a long-time fan of the sport.

Here are some other tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

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 past 15 years.

A look at some of the news we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Exactly 10 years ago, the Ironman 70.3 World Champs landed in Henderson, Nevada, marking the first time the event took place outside of Florida.

A last-minute trip halfway across the world ended with a third-place finish—we have the story and two workouts that helped Haley Chura get there. 

Here are some of the tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

Nine years ago, Ironman came to New York City for what was the world’s most expensive triathlon. Here’s a look back at this once-in-a-lifetime—and one-time—event.

The first American man to win a Paralympic or Olympic medal in an individual event in triathlon shares the swim, bike, and run sets that got him prepped for Tokyo. 

Taylor Knibb has had a breakaway season with a silver medal in Tokyo and huge performances at the Collins Cup and Boulder 70.3. Her coach shares a swim and bike session.

Some of the tri-related stories generating buzz over the past week.

What's it like to have that kind of relationship? How do they work together?

The two have learned from each other over the last year.

Here are some other tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

Since the 1980s, paratriathletes have been battling it out at Ironman.

A look at some of the news we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

After a cancellation last year delayed the 40th anniversary, the historic (and weird) race will celebrate its 40th running this weekend.

A look at some of the news we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

If you're surprised by the recent dominance of Norwegian triathletes, you haven't been paying attention.

This weekend the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships will take place in Milwaukee. We look back at the first nationals race from what was then called Tri-Fed.

A look at some of the news we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

This past week, the Bermudian made history with the first gold medal ever for her country—but it wasn't the first time she's made triathlon history.

Over 20 years have passed since the first tri event at the Games in Sydney—two Olympic athletes talk about the impact, in their own words.

A look at some of the news we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Australia’s Sarah Crowley flew under the radar after a big 2019. She tells us why and reveals a bike and swim workout that’s helped her return to the podium.

His 1:39:50 for a draft-legal Olympic-distance still stands today.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

The popular world champion moved to long-course after a disappointing 2016 Olympics—but he missed the excitement of Olympic racing too much. Now the 38-year-old is back with big plans for Tokyo.

For Tokyo Olympian Taylor Knibb, triathlon is a family affair.

The first-time Olympian has been racing since he was a kid—but a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis at 18 derailed his career. Now he's finally hitting his stride.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Grace Norman, a two-time Paralympic medalist and a quickly rising star in paratriathlon chooses to adapt and evolve through a year of loss.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Now considered the toughest Ironman on the circuit, Lanzarote wasn't a triathlon destination 29 years ago.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

A look back at how a display of sportsmanship between two countrywomen roiled triathlon’s rulebooks.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Triathlon hit the bigtime when the image of Simon Whitfield winning $200k in a sprint finish was beamed to mainstream sports outlets all over the world.

Taylor Knibb, Summer Rappaport, Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell, and Morgan Pearson spoke about their journeys to making the team as well as their visions for Tokyo.

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

You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club.

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In the spirit of the Olympics, here’s a look back at the women’s triathlon event at Beijing in August, 2008—and the woman who won gold.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Sick of following the black line? Tired of always smelling like chlorine? Dive into these open-water swimming spots—no flip turns necessary.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Now the top-ranked athlete in the world, Zaferes will once again go after an Olympic berth in Yokohama.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

The unique feat earned Joe Salter mainstream attention.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

With less than 100 days to go until the start of the Tokyo Olympics, a look back at a spectacular sprint to gold.

Interested in reaping the rewards of training at altitude? Check out these lesser-known spots where the air is thin—and the crowds are thinner.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

The tiny island with a population of 60,000 people has welcomed some of the biggest names in the sport over the last 30 years.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

The idea of making triathlon more spectator and TV friendly is not a new one.

How a new maternity leave policy is changing the landscape for female pros.

If you don’t know Matt Wilpers’ name, then you’re probably not on Peloton. We take a behind-the-scenes look at the life of the stationary celebrity known as "the baby-faced assassin."

Triathlon made it into the mainstream when superstar Jennifer Lopez tackled swim, bike, and run at the 2008 Nautica Malibu Triathlon.

Remembering Maurice Mullins, the man behind the Emerald Isle’s first Ironman.

If 2020 taught Sam Long anything, it’s to work hard—and relax harder.

Dorothy Niss was a working mom of two who tackled an Ironman at the age of 40 in 1983.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Steve Lovelace is one of the first challenged athletes with a spinal cord injury to complete a triathlon.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.