Gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen has unfinished business in triathlon: racing the Olympics in the Mixed Relay event. Learn what she dreaded about the sport when she left five years ago, why the "soft announcement," and her relationship with coach Jamie Turner.
Jorgensen—who switched to running in fall of 2017—announced today that she'll be shooting for a spot on the USA's mixed triathlon team relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the 2016 gold medalist faces a surprisingly uphill battle. Read why.
Looking to unleash your short-course speed in 2023? We picked 12 of our favorite sprint- and Olympic-distance triathlon events in each region across the country in categories like Best Race for Celeb Sightings, Best Race for Spectators, Best Race for Desertscapes, and more.
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Not only did the Canadian race a bi-coastal double header, but he took down some top names in the process. Read the story behind his December adventure.
From the low desert of California, to the the World Center of [car] Racing and the far-Western reaches of Australia, there was a lot going on last weekend. Columnist Brad Culp recaps.
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We sit down with Andrew Messick to get the inside insight on what went wrong in Kona this year, the reasoning behind “half announcements,” why the split world championship location could be a good thing, and more.
Lionel Sanders, Paula Findlay, Sam Long, Tamara Jewett, Jackson Laundry - there's no shortage of star power at this weekend's Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells. Tune in to the free livestream on Outside Watch this Sunday, December 4.
Facing local community pressure, Ironman announced that men's field would no longer be racing at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2023.
The largest active volcano on earth, located less than 30 miles from the start of the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, erupted Sunday with waves of lava, sending an outpouring of ash 100 to 200 feet into the air.
The racing in Abu Dhabi was even more exciting than the FIFA soccer being played 300 miles away in Doha. Nearly 1,500 miles away in Israel, Patrick Lange had the entire running and triathlon world wondering if the shoes are getting too damn fast.
Plus, American Grace Norman wrapped up an undefeated season with her third world title; paratriathlon made its Championship Finals debut, and more from Abu Dhabi.
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On your mark, get set, shop! Use our guide to savings with these 2022 Black Friday deals of the swimming, cycling, and running variety.
Sarah True and Joe Skipper burned down the course at Ironman Arizona, while the heat proved to be a formidable foe at Ironman Cozumel. Brad Culp recaps the weekend of racing.
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From local race director to USAT's first-ever female CEO, Victoria Brumfield has worked at every level of triathlon. We talked with the trailblazer about what's ahead for the organization and the sport.
As "The Voice of Ironman" prepares to call his final Ironman races, Mike Reilly looks back at the best job in the world: welcoming more than 350,000 triathletes across the finish line after 140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run.
Arizona State, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and North Central College closed out the season with NCAA titles at the 2022 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.
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The longest World Triathlon season in world history made its penultimate stop in Bermuda; South Africa has a new 70.3, and we take a quick race-cation to Cabo.
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After announcing that this year's Ironman World Championship race was her last, the fan favorite wasted no time making her mark on the ultrarunning scene, placing fifth at the Javelina Jundred 100-mile trail race last weekend.
Taylor Knibb is a goblin on two wheels, and Ben Kanute’s bag of tricks can’t match Kristian Blummenfelt - the masterful performances in St. George were a treat. Plus, the Super League season wrapped in Saudi Arabia. (Yes, that Saudi Arabia.)
In a 70.3 World Championships for the ages, over 6,000 age-group athletes from 104 countries, regions, and territories took Ironman's "Land of Endurance" in St. George.
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Thrilling racing + breathtaking scenery = Epic race shots from the 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah.
Sam Long and India Lee focused their seasons on the 70.3 World Championships, only to see their hopes destroyed by penalties. Is it time to change the way races are officiated?
A relentlessly close swim, a controversial penalty, and a run battle for the ages - the pro men's race at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was a high-stakes, high-drama affair that had viewers on the edge of their seats from the very start to the very finish.
And she's only 24 years old.
It was the Taylor Knibb show at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George as the 24 year-old American put on a master class of racing to take her first-ever 70.3 World title.
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.
The 2022 Super League Championship Series comes to a close with a thrilling race in NEOM. Look back on this season's triumphs (and tetanus shots), plus get the details on how to watch the Super League finale livestream starting at 7:00 ET Saturday.
"I’m really happy to be rolling into a late October championship race having stayed healthy all season. My best races come when I’ve been able to string together months of consistent running."
"Every time you start a race, it's important, and any world championship is super important."
Jan Frodeno called the 70.3 race “the world championship that everyone forgets about.” It shouldn’t be.
Trirating expert Thorsten Radde predicts how the men's pro race will play out at 70.3 Worlds in St. George.
Is Rudy von Berg's shiny gold bike a sign of things to come at this weekend's 70.3 World Championships? We sat down with the American pro ahead of his hunt for some podium bling in St. George.
How will the Olympian juggle flipping back and forth from short-course to long-course racing this fall? How is she adjusting to her new TT position?
No one knows what it takes to win a 70.3 World Championship better than Craig "Crowie" Alexander and Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae - and we've got their podium picks for this year's showdown in St. George.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s St. George 70.3 World Championships men’s event.
Bermuda's own Flora Duffy has won just about every race in the sport, from the Olympics and Commonwealth Games to XTERRA World Championships. A wild card spot to 70.3 Worlds gives her the chance to take on a new challenge - racing as the underdog in a star-studded field of middle-distance specialists.
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.
For 29 years, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge has been the "best day in tri" for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. See photos from the organization's signature event in 2022.
Can Lucy Charles-Barclay defend her title three weeks after Kona, or will she be caught by the likes of Taylor Knibb, Paula Findlay or Holly Lawrence? Trirating expert Thorsten Radde predicts how the women's pro race will play out at 70.3 Worlds in St. George.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s St. George 70.3 World Championships women’s event.
American pro Sam Long shocked the triathlon world when he announced earlier this year he wouldn't be racing in Kona - instead, he was all-in on St. George. Does he regret that decision? We caught up with the young pro ahead of this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships.
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Two days of exciting racing await at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championships - and you can catch the free livestream for both pro races exclusively on Outside Watch.
A star-studded roster, including defending IRONMAN 70.3 World Champions Gustav Iden and Lucy Charles-Barclay, make up one of the deepest pro start lists in 70.3 Worlds history.
The journey to Ironman world champion was not an easy one for Chelsea Sodaro. We uncover the pieces that made it all come together—the PTO Maternity Leave policy, a super-smart sports scientist coach, and a whole lot of grit.
It was a busy weekend of racing around the world! Take a trip with the best images from Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, 70.3s in Waco and Cascais, and World Cup racing in South Korea.
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Exclusive: An investigation into the legality of Gustav Iden’s prototype Hawaii Ironman run shoes has lead to a surprising conclusion: anything goes. But other than the Norwegians, nobody seems to know.
Our five-minute stand down (see what we did there?) with Ironman’s head referee to find out why the pro penalty box was overflowing in the Ironman World Championships with race-changing violations - and why he believes that's a good thing.
We take an honest post-mortem of one of the most historic Hawaii Ironman World Championships from those who were there.
Who is the mysterious "bigger and heavily funded organization" who wrestled longtime control of the Kona coffee boat? We found out.
Couldn't make it to the Big Island this year for the return of the Hawaii Ironman? We'll take you there with our age-group gallery.
What the heck is a “Maurten move” anyway? And more…
If you want to see the full spectrum of human emotions, watch the age-group finish line at the Ironman World Championships. Elated, bewildered, and completely wrecked - these athletes felt it all, and you will, too.
There was some fast and furious racing on the Big Island, but not everyone made it to the finish chute. What happened to those who didn’t?
Eighth-place finisher Magnus Ditlev talks about a frustrating day on the road with a missing special needs bag, a questionable penalty, and what it was like running with Sebastian Kienle.
The top four finishers in the men's race at this year's Ironman World Championships were all Kona rookies, including Kristian Blummenfelt. And if Blummenfelt's predictions are right, Ironman racing will never be the same.
Second-place finisher (and new bike record holder) Sam Laidlow walks us through his Kona debut, including what Gustav Iden said when he made his pass in the final miles.
Gustav Iden may have made his record-setting performance look easy, but it was anything but. The new Ironman World Champion shares insights on the pivotal moments of the race and whether he'll try to pull off the Ironman/70.3 double at St. George this fall.
The faces and sights of a record-breaking 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship men's race in photos.
Rookies reigned, records were shattered and conventional wisdom proved not-so-conventional after all. We dig into the future significance of the most competitive Hawaii Ironman World Championships ever.
Norway's Gustav Iden took the win at the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championships in his first try on the Big Island and second Ironman ever in a time of 7:40:24.
If yesterday’s race at the Ironman World Championships proved anything, it’s that the women’s pro race is not a sideshow - it’s the main event.
"I gave it all I had."
"This second place means the most out of all of them."
"My mind is pretty blown right now."
A look at a long, hot, and historic day of racing for the women's pro field at the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship.
Chelsea Sodaro, the first female American to break the tape at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in over a quarter of a century also became the first rookie to win Kona in 15 years.
"It's been three years. It feels like almost 10 years...but now we're back and finally we can race again...It gives me a lot of motivation to race here because now it feels like almost the Olympic Games," said 2019 Ironman World Champion, Anne Haug.
Abs, legs, luchador masks, and more than a few tushies made their triumphant return to the Big Island with this year's always-epic Underpants Run. Click, scroll, enjoy.
Sam Holness, or “Super Sam,” will be the first known triathlete with autism to compete in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
Speedy and dirty racing in Europe marks a weekend of non-Hawaii-related race action.
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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.
Super League travels to France this weekend for the penultimate race in the championship series. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.
We take a quick flyby video tour of the 2022 Ironman World Championship Kona course.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships men’s event.
With the XTERRA World Championship heading to an entirely new continent for the first time in 26 years, featuring one of the strongest elite fields in XTERRA history, you can guarantee all eyes will be on Trentino, Italy this weekend. Here's how to watch the XTERRA World Championship livestream.
We’ve compiled an extensive guide to look at the course, the conditions, and the major players at each point of the women’s race in Kona so viewers know how it could go down.
The fight between triathletes and locals isn’t going away. But there shouldn’t even be a fight in the first place.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships women’s event.
Ironman is back in Kona, but not everyone is happy about it. A new effort urges visiting triathletes to practice goodwill when visiting the Big Island.
A new campaign started by two age-groupers asks: Do you see yourself racing with your competition, or against them – and how does that attitude impact your performance?