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What a year! We take a look back at the most popular stories of 2021.

Yes, some Ironman and 70.3 courses are simply faster (or slower) due to the course itself. But that's not the whole story. Take a deep dive into the data from 2021 Ironman and 70.3 races.

And who didn't fare as well—and why.

Plus, $100,000 for youth programs and 2022 winter tri world champs. The news from around the multisport world this week.

The Pro Triathletes Organization has plans to expand (and expand) in 2022 and 2023. What does it mean for the sport?

The sanctions—which include fines and removal of Russian officials from executive boards—will last one year.

Columnist Brad Culp recaps the tri moments that had us all talking in 2021.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The pandemic sports boom shows no sign of slowing, according to Strava's end of year report.

A number of race organizers are making a serious commitment to bring triathlon to the mainstream. Can it actually work?

The final weekend of the 2021 race season had big names and big wins. Read columnist Brad Culp's recap of the action.

Come Zwift with us on Tuesday, Dec. 7!

Some of the buzz from the multi-sport world this week.

As we wrap up 2021, we look back at the spectacular stories and big breakthroughs that caught our attention in the triathlon world.

And who to watch at the annual Clash Daytona.

Some of the buzzworthy news from around the world of tri this week.

And Blummenfelt's coach says he could go even faster.

Check out Steve Frothingham's author page.

Our little sport doesn’t always make the news, but when it does you can be sure it’ll be for something wacky.

Really fast racing in Cozumel – but is Blummenfelt's performance a world record?

Plus: Rocky Harris to stay at helm of USAT until 2028, Trek releases new Speed Concept bike, and more in this roundup of tri news from the week.

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

The announcement of new technology from Race Ranger could drastically reduce drafting and better punish offenders. But does tri even want to rehab its drafting addiction?

The new devices promise to not only weed out drafting cheaters, but also help triathletes prevent accidental infractions.

The case sparked widespread outrage.

Columnist Brad Culp recaps a weekend of racing around the world.

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

Here's why (and how).

Who you should keep your eye on in the next few years...

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

With recent cases of runners and triathletes being murdered by their partners, conversations are starting in women's training groups about domestic violence. Here's what you should know.

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

Even tough-as-nails Lionel Sanders said the cancelation of Ironman California was the right call.

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

The showdown in Sacramento was shaping up to be one of the biggest races of the end of the year—before severe weather put a stop to the much-anticipated Ironman California.

With the PTO rankings determining $2 million in year-end prize money, a few athletes are looking to move up.

What happens when you put two major races on one tiny island, all on the same day? Columnist Brad Culp breaks it down.

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

What age-groupers and pros need to know about qualifying for Kona (and/or St. George).

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

Hosting the Ironman World Championships in Utah might threaten our triathlete sensibilities, but it'll make for new, exciting, and better racing.

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

We check in with the first Black female pro triathlete after her elite debut.

Super League wasn't the only race over the weekend.

Short-course stars deliver some fast and furious racing at the fourth and final weekend of the Super League Triathlon Series.

After many years of campaigning, pro and age-group women alike are now celebrating this change.

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

For the first time in its 40-year history, the Ironman World Championship race will move out of Hawaii—and expand.

The world's best short-course athletes are getting ready to duke it out at the Super League finale.

Triathletes took to social media to share their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about any potential changes.

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

A storm couldn't stop the dominating wins.

CEO Andrew Messick says they're exploring all options—including hosting the 2022 race not on the Big Island.

The competitive 70.3 Worlds race will go off this Saturday, Sept. 18. How can you watch and what do you need to know?

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there.

Here’s all you need to know about the weekend of pro tri racing.

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

50 pro women and 65 men are on the start lists for the 2021 70.3 World Championships.

Ryf, Haug, and Lange all won iron-distance races last weekend. That’s a great sign things are getting back to normal—at least for events that don’t take place in Hawaii.

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

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

And Grace Norman adds a silver for the U.S. PTS5 women.

While Team Europe eventually took the inaugural trophy, Taylor Knibb and Jackie Hering led the U.S. to a surprising lead.

The record-setter led from the start to become the first American man to win triathlon gold in either the Olympics or Paralympics.

Allysa Seely and Hailey Danz kicked off the Paralympics in style.

It's complicated.

The match-ups are out ahead of Saturday’s inaugural race in Samorin. We look at how they could shake out with the help of U.S. team captains Karen Smyers and Mark Allen.

Eight paratriathlon events will air across two days in Tokyo. Don't miss the action.

And Cam Wurf returns to triathlon in resounding fashion.

With thousands trying to flee the country as the Taliban seized control of the capital, a small group of female Afghan triathletes were able to make their way to safety.

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

The 2021 championship race will take place on Feb. 5, 2022. The 2022 championship will still occur in October 2022.

Because of COVID travel restrictions, nearly half the field was expected to be unable to attend in Utah next month.

European Ironman champions crowned, not-Super League Super League-like World Triathlon races, and Alcatraz winners bode well for their futures.

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

The type of heart attack is colloquially known as "the widowmaker"—but the Kona runner-up says he's doing better now.

With the team captains’ picks announced this morning, a few interesting and unexpected short-course faces will enter the long-course fray.

Collins Cup auto-qualification is over. Who got a spot and who made a case for Captain's Pick?

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