Susan Lacke

Wondering what you missed for triathlon stories in 2024? We recap the 12 most-read stories so you can catch up before the new year.

From the shocking and scandalous to the inspiring and history-making, these are the 24 news headlines that mattered to the sport of triathlon in 2024.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a great picture is worth a million. Check out the 2024 triathlon season through the eyes of our sport's finest photographers.

The 26-year-old American unleashed yet another dominant performance on the global stage, while second-place Kat Matthews secured the required points for the overall Ironman Pro Series win.

We've seen some amazing performances on the 70.3 circuit this year, but who is the best of the best? Watch the battle play out on the free Ironman 70.3 World Championship livestream, available exclusively on Outside TV.

A seven-year collegiate streak comes to an end, an Olympian takes the helm of a new development team, and a major triathlon bike recall - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport for November 2024.

The penultimate race in the 2024 Ironman Pro Series is here! 2024's Ironman 70.3 Western Australia boasts the largest professional start list in the event’s 20-year history - here's who (and how) to watch.

Getting on and off your bike—seems simple enough. But on race day, a well-executed mount and dismount plan can mean the difference between an awkward (and slow) transition or a smooth (and speedy) one.

The T100 triathlon tour saved the best for last. Here's everything you need to know about the T100 grand final in Dubai, from start lists to a link for the free livestream on Outside Watch.

DeRue has had "exciting" conversations with athletes, politicians, and community members about the Ironman World Championships - but where will they lead?

Now on the shelves at Apple Stores nationwide, these smart swim goggles are going mainstream. We pool swim and open-water swim to test the newest updates of Form’s unique heads-up display goggles, the Smart Swim 2.

The series formerly known as Super League Triathlon has a new name, new locations, and new excitement for 2024. Get updated results, standings, expert insights, and everything you need to know about the Supertri race series.

A new World Triathlon president, an Ironman (CEO) PR, and the tri gear set to appear on Apple Store shelves - catch up what you may have missed in multisport in October 2024.

The 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona was one of the fastest, most exciting, and unpredictable races ever. Check out the moments that mattered with original photography from Brad Kaminski.

"Call us masochists, I suppose. But boy, do we love to do hard things."

On a day of big performances and big blow-ups, Germany's Patrick Lange ran away with his third Ironman World Championship title and a new Kona course record.

The fastest, funkiest, freshest bikes from age-group check-in at the 2024 men's Ironman World Championship in Kona.

Experience one glorious half-mile of pants-free peacocking along Ali'i Drive through the lens of Triathlete staff photographer Brad Kaminski.

Viva Las Vegas! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the penultimate T100 Tour race in Lake Las Vegas.

It's going to be a thrilling day in Kona - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action on the men's 2024 Ironman World Championship livestream on October 26.

Ironman brings back an old favorite and announces a new location, PTO changes plans for Grand Final, and the end of a 26-year triathlon career - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport in September 2024.

With a nearly flawless race in France, Germany’s Laura Philipp powered to the win and her first Ironman World Championship title.

"It’s with a heavy heart that I share I won’t be able to race in the Ironman World Championships this Sunday."

It's going to be a history-making day in Nice - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action on the women's 2024 Ironman World Championship livestream on September 22.

We've compiled the qualifiers for the women's 2024 Ironman World Championship start list, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.

These athletes have all won the coveted Ironman World Championship title—some of them more than once—but what are they doing now?

DeRue explains why some locations were added (and some were removed) from the 2025 Ironman Pro Series schedule, as well as insight into a new prize-money structure.

UPDATE: Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez has agreed to serve a two year period of ineligibility after doping samples collected at Ironman Texas tested positive for clomiphene. He will now also forfeit prize money, standings, and points from the event.

Sleeveless wetsuits are cheaper, less restrictive, and cooler—but when should triathletes wear one, and why?

"It's more than just a race—it's a way to show the world that Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes can compete at the highest levels."

Shaved legs or au naturel? Sprint in the finisher's chute or jog it in? And which is more impressive: Winning the Olympics or the Ironman World Championship?

It's about to get hot, hot, hot in Ibiza! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the latest T100 series showdown in Spain.

Two top triathlon pros get married, another pro announces season-ending surgery, and an age-grouper sets a world record - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in August.

"The water quality at the competition venue on Sunday 1 September is not suitable for swimming and above the threshold established by World Triathlon."

Your guide to “down there” drama.

Our little sport doesn’t always make the news, but when it does you can be sure it’ll be for something wacky. From viral videos to appearances on late-night TV, here are seven times triathlon entered the national conversation.

From record-breaking performances to amazing comeback stories, this season has been full of compelling storylines from pro and age-group triathletes alike. We lift out the ones you might have missed.

Chlorine is great for keeping pools clean. It’s not so great for your hair.

Estonia is the next stop on the Ironman Pro Series - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman 70.3 Tallinn here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

90 women and 90 men have qualified for the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Here's who made the cut and how to watch the 70.3 World Championship livestreaming exclusively in North America on Outside TV.

From entry-level tri suits to super-premium aerodynamic threads, we hands-on review seven of the best triathlon suits for athletes of every level in 2024.

What is clomiphene, the drug at the center of the Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez anti-doping news? Can eating eggs really cause a positive drug test? We went to Dr. Mario Thevis, researcher and director of the Center for Preventive Doping Research, to get answers to the questions everyone's asking.

Recent high-profile cases have put triathlon's anti-doping efforts in the spotlight. We lay out how the drug testing process works in triathlon, plus who gets tested, when, and how.

Contributor Susan Lacke opens up about her journey through alcoholism to sobriety.

Team USA has shared their roster for the triathlon mixed team relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics - but how does the mixed team relay work, when is it on, and who's racing? We answer all your questions.

Sika Henry retires, a driving force in triathlon passes away unexpectedly, an iconic race makes a comeback in 2025, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in July.

"The tests carried out in the Seine today revealed water quality levels that did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held."

At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, triathlon takes center stage. Check out our quick-and-easy guide to watching the Olympic triathlon broadcast in the United States.

There are more options than ever when it comes to keeping hydrated on the run. Don't stress about finding water on your route, carry it with you.

Members of the Empire Tri Club tested and reviewed the best run and bike sunglasses for triathletes so you don't have to - here's what they had to say about sunnies from Rudy Project, Smith, Tifosi, Roka, and more.

Taylor Knibb has officially withdrawn from the cycling road race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, opting to instead focus on the cycling time trial, individual women's triathlon, and triathlon mixed relay events.

Triathletes are notorious for sleeping poorly, but is the $2,500 Eight Sleep Pod 3 cooling mattress worth the price? We tested the system to find out.

Your questions about paratriathlon, from the basics to the 2024 Paralympic Games, answered.

Sam Laidlow will make his Ironman Pro Series debut and Kat Matthews is going for the W (and 5,000 points) - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

A professional triathlete and coach gives 10 key tips on how triathletes can easily improve their cycling skills to ride safer and get faster with no extra effort.

Lucy Charles-Barclay's surprise race announcement, a new Midwestern 70.3, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in June.

Lucy Charles-Barclay, Ashleigh Gentle, Sam Long, Alistair Brownlee, and more: London is shaping up to be the biggest T100 race yet! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the great race in Great Britain.

France is the next stop on the Ironman Pro Series - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman 70.3 Les Sables D'Olonne here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

The Ironman Pro Series travels to Canada this weekend - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

The U.S. triathlon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics is loaded with talent. Read more about the five triathletes who will be representing Team USA, and check out our expert analysis on how each will factor into the Paris triathlon events.

Taylor Knibb vs. Ashleigh Gentle, Sam Long vs. Magnus Ditlev: The battle is on at T100 San Francisco! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the showdown in San Francisco.

A beloved North American Ironman race is renewed through 2027, Barbie gets the triathlon treatment, and an Ironman legend announces open-heart surgery - take a look at the triathlon news you might have missed in May.

A Colorado classic is the next stop on the Ironman Pro Series - see the mega-stacked start lists and race updates here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

Emma Pallant-Browne, Sarah True, Jackson Laundry, and more - it's an all-star lineup for 70.3 Chattanooga, the fifth race in the 2024 Ironman Pro Series! See the full start lists, plus how to watch the free livestream on Outside TV.

Members of the FastChix triathlon team tested and reviewed sports bras so you don't have to - here's what they had to say about sports bras from Lululemon, 2XU, Coeur, Under Armour, Forme, and more.

The Ironman Pro Series kicks off its European leg with 70.3 Mallorca this Saturday, with big names like Gustav Iden, Patrick Lange, Emma Pallant-Browne, and Laura Philipp on the start list.

"Alarming" water quality levels for Paris Olympics, Jan Frodeno takes new post-retirement role, and more - take a look at what you may have missed in multisport in April.

Everything you need to know about this weekend's PTO T100 Singapore race, from start lists to a link for the free livestream on Outside Watch.

Mike Reilly comes out of retirement, a popular tech company shutters, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in March.

We speak to head Ironman "rule master" Jimmy Riccitello for insight on Ironman's recently amended, added, and clarified race rules—and give context on why and why now.

Whether it’s epic scenery, a killer challenge, or both, the editors of Triathlete present 13 of the best bucket-list triathlon events in the world.

The first pro race of the North American triathlon season kicks off in Miami this weekend - here's how to catch the free PTO T100 Miami livestream on Outside Watch.

From pairing triathlon race numbers with ballgowns to showing off her Triathlete cover on late-night TV, "Barbie" star America Ferrera is proudly one of us.

Lucy Charles-Barclay controversy, layoffs at Zwift, 120 "Challenge Roths" in 120 days, and more! Take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in February.

The finish line photos you don’t see tell a different story.

Tickets on sale now for inaugural gathering in Denver, headlined by Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and more.

Triathlon has had its share of 15 seconds of Super Bowl ad fame: from dodgeballs and in-water beatings to small-but-mighty commercials on a shoestring budget (and more).

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of January 2024 in our big monthly digest of triathlon news.

Remember the Couples Championship? How about Colleen Quigley and Mary Cain in tri? And is anyone racing the Ironman Open category? We caught up with the people behind the most-talked-about news in triathlon.

The pedestrian’s playbook for sharing the road.

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From the shocking and scandalous to the inspiring and history-making, these are the 23 headlines that shaped the sport of triathlon this year.

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