We take a data-driven, statistical analysis of how much each leg matters in pro long-distance tri. The results might surprise you.

Readers can now shop a curated hub of the best triathlon deals, featuring top retailers such as REI, evo, and Competitive Cyclist.

A new study explores how mother-athletes manage "mom guilt" within the context of triathlon, a sport often criticized as self-centered.

Triathlete Jelle Geens is going for a history-making 2026 triathlon season, with an Ironman debut, a third-straight 70.3 world championship, and a Kona win. In a conversation with Jordan Blanco, Geens breaks down his meticulous plan to achieve his big goals without burning out.

Your voice matters! We want to hear from every triathlete for the 2026 Triathlete Community Survey. Tell us about your training, race plans, and gear - all ages and experience levels welcomed.

What's better than training? Training while catching up on the latest training, gear, news, features, and more from Triathlete.

A new race organizer is bringing the New York City Triathlon back to the streets of Manhattan - this time, as the Big Apple Triathlon. Learn what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and why there’s a 1,500-meter swim for everyone (even the sprint racers).

In the 2026 Ironman Pro Series opener, Kat Matthews stormed to a course-record win, while the men’s race came down to the wire as Trevor Foley snatched victory in the final third of the marathon.

While triathlon cancellations and uncertainty due to the Iran war are frustrating, a brief pause can offer a moment of necessary perspective.

World Triathlon has announced its WTCS season opener in Abu Dhabi is postponed due to regional unrest, while uncertainty looms over T100 and Ironman races in the Middle East and travel abroad.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, where a segment of the 70.3 Oceanside bike course takes place, is currently operating at safety level Bravo+. What does that mean for triathletes racing on March 28?

A successful transition to cycling, another sold-out Ironman race, and more: catch up on the highs, lows, and big moves in the multisport world for this month.

The doctor is in: We speak with the lead respiratory consultant for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee about exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, which affects as many as 60% of endurance athletes.

Feeling plateaued? Taking away the tech can help you push your limits. Here's how to get back to the bare bones (and why it might be just the thing you need to become a better athlete).

Livestreaming your triathlon or wearing a GoPro will now get you disqualified at Ironman and 70.3 races, thanks to a new rule update from the brand.

You think you know who owns Ironman, the PTO, or even your local race, but you have no idea. Tim Heming reports on how the money flows through swim-bike-run.

Two-time NCAA women's triathlon winner Hannah Henry was riding in a designated bike lane, when police say she was struck and killed by a driver under the influence with previous infractions. Her family is pushing for the maximum penalty.

The acquisition will establish a tiered competition structure with 80-plus T100, World Triathlon, and Challenge Family events beginning in 2027.

A quarter-century after its invention, World Triathlon has made SwimRun an official multisport discipline. But can it break out of its pioneering niche and into the mainstream?

We take a deeper look inside Ironman’s data-driven decision to increase their professional draft zone from 12 to 20 meters.

The triathlon market in the U.S. may be significantly larger than reported, as an analysis by TriFind uncovered 625 non-affiliated events with 53,000 finishers that are not included in USA Triathlon's data.

We asked AI to project winners and losers if Ironman had implemented its new 20-meter rule before the 2025 World Championships. The hypothetical results range from modest to eye-opening (and suggest some pros should revamp their race strategy).

Looking to race a half-iron - or 70.3 - triathlon this year? We rounded up everything from long-standing community favorites to inaugural branded races to bring you the best in the U.S.

Race rule updates, an ambitious goal of 10,000 new triathletes for Supertri, and the discontinuation of a popular tri series - catch up on the multisport news you may have missed in January 2026.

The Ironman Pro Series ups the ante with a new draft zone and an increase in RaceRanger technology. Get the details, plus what this means (and doesn’t mean) for age-groupers.

Curious how the pros beat the weather and take their fitness to the next level behind closed doors? We reached out to some of the best for an inside look at how they set up their “wattage cottages.”

Triathlete just launched a text-to-speech feature that makes it easier to stay caught up on the headlines—without spending more time in front of a screen. Here's how to access it.

Are you training too much? Mental health and endurance sport researcher Jill Colangelo breaks down a study on how endurance athletes misuse food and exercise.

The bike is the longest part of a triathlon. If you’re uncomfortable on your bike or ill-prepared, it will have a large impact on your finish time. These workouts, tips, and expert-backed insights can transform your bike skills this season.

Van Rysel has a new concept TT e-bike that might scare you. I say embrace it.

Looking for the perfect Ironman race? Meet Jill Walker, your ultimate guide. As a 100-time Ironman finisher, this age-grouper has the insider information you need to help you choose the best Ironman race for you.

Tim Heming makes his bold predictions for triathlon’s rising stars and unexpected shakeups at every distance.

One of the best ways to introduce your coworkers to the health benefits of triathlon is through this fun, friendly month of swim, bike, and run.

Google recently unveiled its Preferred Sources tool, meaning you now get to choose which news outlets you see first in search results. Here’s how you can put Triathlete at the top of your list.

From championing sprint races and improving race broadcasts to reducing reliance on new gear and swapping social media for real-world connections, our editors have compiled their collective wish list for a healthier, more sustainable, and exciting future for triathlon.

$250,000 prize purses sound massive, but most of today’s professional triathletes rely on side hustles, not race checks, to stay afloat. Is it possible to build a sustainable professional triathlon career in the current landscape?

From participation surges and economic pressures to record-breaking performances, triathlon is poised to have a big year, experts say.

The 2026 professional triathlon season promises more action (and drama) than ever before with a packed schedule across Ironman, T100, World Triathlon, Challenge, Supertri, and XTERRA racing. Here’s when and how to watch the best in our sport.

With prize money stabilizing at almost $17 million, Thorsten Radde crunches the numbers to see who claimed the biggest share of professional triathlon's 2025 prize money earnings.

Looking for details about the sport of triathlon? We provide the essentials to prepare you for beginning training or spectating for a friend.

Our editors have done plenty of races around the USA, big and small. From historic race series to mountain-air challenges and flat, fast courses, these are the locally-owned triathlons we love the most.

Wondering what you missed for triathlon stories in 2025? We recap the 10 most-read stories so you can catch up before the new year.

This year's triathlon photographers captured the grind and glory of pros and age-groupers in all the best ways. Take a swim, bike, and run through an inspirational season (though be warned: you might be inspired to sign up for a 2026 race right away).

From racing to wipe out school lunch debt to rewriting the record books, the extraordinary feats of 2025’s age-group triathletes are a powerful reminder that there is greatness in every one of us.

From better breathing in the swim to absorbing shock for peak running performance, the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in triathlon performance. Strengthen yours with these three targeted exercises for men and women.

Do certain factors lead to a higher DNF rate at Ironman Races? Data guru Russell Cox analyzes athlete performance over the last 13 years in search of trends.

Planning out your race calendar next year (and looking to PR)? A triathlon statistician broke down the data to find the fastest and slowest 70.3 races in 2025.

Ironman and Challenge may be the big kids in age-group triathlon, but Supertri and T100 entered the mass participation scene in earnest this year, and XTRI and XTERRA also made some big moves. Our end-of-the-year report provides both participation data and exclusive insights from the races themselves.

A triathlon statistician breaks down the data to reveal the fastest and slowest Ironman races of the year.

Brazil’s recent triathlon boom has once again brought the sport to a reckoning with privilege and inequality - one that feels all too familiar to triathletes and race directors around the world.

It was the year of the rookie at the Ironman World Championship, athletes obliterated records, and newcomers showed they can make an impact. Expert triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde details the top pro performances in triathlon for 2025.

Despite the "growing pains" and event fiascos of 2025, the Professional Triathletes Organization is strengthening its partnership with a financially struggling World Triathlon to launch an all-encompassing Triathlon World Tour in 2027 and increase mass participation.

It was a fight to the finish in Qatar - Laura Siddall breaks down who’s taking home a share of the $2.94 million bonus pool for the 2025 T100 Tour.

It’s been a year of many goodbyes in professional triathlon. As several of the sport’s biggest names announce their retirement, we reflect on the careers, victories, and legacies they leave behind - and discover what might be next.

One race remains in the 2025 T100 Tour. Here's how the pro athletes stack up and their chances of winning part of the season-end $3 million prize purse.

A stray golf cart damages pro bikes, the first all-women’s world cup, and more kept late-season racing interesting this weekend.

Triathlon all-rounder Hayden Wilde is thriving in middle-distance triathlon - but he’s still got his eye on the LA 2028 Olympics and a future in Ironman.

After retiring earlier this year, the Australian photographer shares what was happening behind the camera of his most well-known images from his legendary career.

Ironman has released 2025 RaceRanger drafting data from the Pro Series, and we explain what the pro-only stats reveal about various courses, men’s racing versus women’s racing, and more.

Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, and other musical acts to take the main stage in Denver May 29-31, 2026

Age-grouper Carey Cribb sacrificed her own race - and her bike - to help a fellow athlete at 70.3 Worlds in Marbella.

Anchorage, Alaska–based triathlete Samantha Skold shares how training primarily indoors gave her an edge for the age-group title in Kona.

From flat whites to crocodile ribs, these races are perfectly situated for athletes to conquer the course, then call for the tasting menu.

Save up to 60% on editor-tested and recommended triathlon gear.

What drives a triathlete to race double the distance of an Ironman? We talked to five Ultraman World Championships competitors to find out.

Staged finish-line photos, lap counting chaos, and protests galore - Laura Siddall breaks down what happened at Dubai T100 and shout-outs pros who crossed their final finish line at the encore edition of Ironman Arizona.

Ironman has revised its new qualifying system for Kona world championship, introducing gender-specific slot roll downs and separate performance pools based on participation to address the gender imbalance that had been favoring male athletes.

Dubia T100 is the final race before the Grand Final in Qatar where nearly $3 million in prize money will be awarded.

On TUEs, two-way battles, $70K injuries, and rule-enforcement concerns.

The Ironman 70.3 World Championship was the final race of the Pro Series, and we know know how the bonus bucks will be shared. Laura Siddall breaks down the biggest men's and women's paychecks in Ironman and 70.3 triathlon.

Jelle Geens ran shoulder-to-shoulder to the finish line with Kristian Blummenfelt, ultimately edging him out to take the win.

Following a DNF in Kona just four weeks prior, Lucy Charles Barclay showed top form to win the 2025 70.3 World Championship, edging out three-time winner Taylor Knibb, who took second place.

There was no shortage of raw, late-season honesty in Marbella, Spain, from the pros in the mix at the 2025 70.3 Ironman World Championship.

Low participation rates plague Omani Ironman races, compared to other multisport efforts in the Middle East. Can they turn it around before hosting the 70.3 World Championship in 2029?

From late bloomers to friendships forged in competition, the qualifying journeys of age-groupers competing at this weekend’s 70.3 Worlds represent the best of triathlon.

Bob Babbitt is live from Marbella, Spain, talking with professional athletes before the 70.3 World Championship this weekend.

World titles and $1.7 million in award money for the Ironman Pro Series are on the line in Marbella, Spain, this weekend. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde analyzes who is most likely to win it.

From altitude bases to home setups, here's where some of the world’s best are fine-tuning for the year’s biggest middle-distance races.

A popular Midwest race fills up early bird slots for 2026, new events added to World Triathlon portfolio, and more - catch up on the multisport news you may have missed this month.

The debate over experience, safety and the allure of jumping straight into the deep end.

This weekend, 57-year-old Jill Walker completed her 100th Ironman triathlon in Florida. Along the way, she’s found joy, a global community, and plenty of very good (good, gooooood) dogs.

Former professional triathlete Laura Siddall analyzes half-distance performances from dark horse athletes leading into the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain.

From finish-line highs to post-race lows, a triathlete’s mind, body, and spirit takes quite the rollercoaster ride at the end of the season. Dr. Daya Grant explains the science behind the slump - and how to cope.

This year's 70.3 worlds will feature an all-star lineup, including Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Kristian Blummenfelt, and more. See the full start list and race numbers for the women's and men's pro races, plus how to watch the free livestream on Outside TV.

From Lucy to Rudy, these pro triathletes share their hard-earned, unfiltered wisdom on life, training, and the need for warm clothes.

Wollongong proves it's never over until it's over with dramatic finishes in the World Triathlon Series Final and exciting T100 racing.

A recent study peers deep into the family tree to find a Neanderthal mutation - present in 20% of modern humans - might be detrimental to endurance athletic performance.

Our Kona rookie and veteran started the 2025 Ironman World Championship 10 minutes apart, raced under the same sun, and met again at mile 21 on the run. Here’s what the data, heat, and island gods taught two athletes at opposite ends of experience.

After Wollongong, two Middle East T100 races will decide this year's overall champion. Athletes are vying for crucial points this weekend. Here's how they stack up.