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Wurf's foray into gravel racing is the latest in his multi-hyphenate athletic career. But it hasn't always been smooth sailing.

While it's easy to criticize the spectacle of Sub7/Sub8, says Tim Heming, who was on the ground in Germany, there's so much more to appreciate in it.

The weekend of racing that wasn’t Sub7/Sub8, including a historic performance by Laura Philipp in Hamburg.

Lucy Charles-Barclay, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee have been sidelined. So have many age-groupers. As racing returns from pandemic lockdowns, triathletes are experiencing higher rates of injury. What gives?

All four pros achieved the goal—to clock times never seen before at the 140.6-mile distance. But it was the first man and woman across the line who set the astonishing new marks of 6:44 and 7:31.

"When one of us succeeds, we all succeed."

The news from around the multisport world this week.

Through community, she found strength; through triathlon, she found freedom.

Get your gravel on in Steamboat Springs.

Everything you need to know about the barrier-shattering Sub7/8 attempt.

Plus: Is this season too full of races? How does the Sub 7/8 Project fit in?

Race-cation here and you’re never too far from entertainment and adventure, especially in the summer months.

And fans can "own" a team.

The buzz is starting to build for Sub7 and Sub8. What will it look like?

Four titans of triathlon are attempting a no-holds-barred assault on the ultimate time barriers in the sport. Will it transcend tri or fall flat?

"The myth about L.A. cycling is it's dangerous and too congested, but that's far from the truth. You can get lost for hours in the Santa Monica mountains with little to no traffic."

The news from around the multisport world this week.

Sometimes travel is just the ticket, but as our columnist, Taren Gesell, learns, it's not always that easy to tri and fly.

Dave Scott and Yvonne van Vlerken share what the moment meant, how the lead-up went, and the impact it had on them and on the sport.

While there are always new races, the tried-and-true are here for a reason. Let's take a look back at how four iconic events got started.

The young Olympian talks to us about her goals, her breakthroughs, and social media.

This southern gem offers tons of outdoor opportunities to swim, bike, and run.

From Dave Scott to Kristian Blummenfelt. From Paula Newby Fraser to Chrissie Wellington. We take a look back through the record books.

“We have everything in the region to properly train for any race: calm, freshwater lake swims; endless rolling-hills to bike, and biker-friendly roads."

Chattanooga goes West, Hering’s inverse career trajectory continues, Iden’s pumped and pumped, and Sala is pure gold.

After sustaining over 50 bites when seven large dogs attacked him on a training run, Tiago Belloube is telling his story in hopes it will help others.

In case you missed it: The Olympian, four-time Escape From Alcatraz winner, and runner-up at 70.3 World Championships in 2017 talks Alcatraz strategy, race-day pacing, and much more.

If you want epic race photos and even more epic race stories, you go to Alaska.

How did this Southern city become a triathlon championship hot spot?

Olympians, world champions, previous winners—everyone will be fighting it out for the North American title. Here's how to watch Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga.

Sam Renouf, the CEO of the Pro Triathletes Organization, on what they have planned.

Follow our 14-step plan to delay getting ready for that race.

Go high-end or rent a camper; make it all about nature or all about Michelin stars—Northern California offers a race-cation for everyone.

Three-time rowing world champion Lars Wichert is hopeful his illustrious athletic background can carry him to the top of triathlon. With an 8:12:46 Ironman debut, it appears he's on his way.

Is pink the best color for Team USA kits? What exactly happened at the Pro-Am? Can you watch triathlon on regular TV now?

Ainslie Henderson shares how being an endurance athlete afforded her the ability to walk and live today, despite a diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The 40-year-old will do laps at the Outlaw Half this weekend in the UK to raise awareness and funds for the disease.

The new format will feature a CAF athlete, a pro, and a special guest in six relay teams.

Watch the return of WTCS racing this weekend.

All the analysis and on-the-ground takes you missed on the World Championship broadcast.

How did the fields compare at the Ironman World Championship races in St. George versus Kona? We dug deep into the finisher data to find out.

He'll grace the cover of our July/August issue.

"It was more of an in-between."

With USA Triathlon’s newly-announced plans to invest over $100,000 into its youth programs, there’s a lot of talk about how triathlon can serve as a model for doing youth sports the right way.

St. George took its toll: 11 of the 38 starters in the men's race did not finish.

Let us tell you a tale of the risky unknown and what it looks like to win or lose big bets in St. George.

It's a return to the top step at the Ironman World Champs for Ryf.

At the 2021 Ironman World Championship, the smart racers waited to make their move in the heat and hills.

While most of the triathlon world focuses on this weekend’s Ironman World Championships in St. George, here’s what—and who else—is making headlines. 

We've got the who and why on the pros who won't be toeing the line at the Ironman World Championship.

The Norwegian team doctor has cleared Kristian Blummenfelt to race tomorrow, but not Iden, due to a respiratory infection.

Two returning champs, a recently crowned 70.3 world champion, and local favorites. These are just a few of the women who could win.

A unique clash between established vets and future world champions on an unfamiliar (but challenging) course. Who will make their mark in St. George?

Jocelyn McCauley just won Ironman Texas, the same race where she out-split Danila Ryf on the bike in 2019. Could she do it again in St. George this weekend?

Can we really call Daniel Baekkegard a "rising star" if he’s ranked #4 in the PTO World Rankings?

Matt has warmed the hearts of many with his tradition of doing the "Blazeman Roll" across finish lines in honor of mother and others with ALS.

Watch the full press conference as the pros egg each other on.

The new gear, rumors, and predictions from the Ironman World Championship.

CEO Andrew Messick says this October will be an experiment.

Before Kat Matthews takes on the Sub-8 attempt in June, she’ll tackle a little thing called the Ironman World Championship on a tough St. George course.

A great conversation with Mr. Yo-Yo-Yo himself a few days before the big race in St. George.

When he’s not helping his pro cycling team win the Paris-Roubaix or riding the classics, Cam Wurf focuses on his other career as a professional triathlete. What does he expect out of Saturday's race?

The Hoff has had a lot of experience and success racing in St. George.

David McNamee is no stranger to the Ironman World Championship podium. We get his thoughts on Saturday's race in St. George.

Last September, Skye finished 6th here in St George at the 70.3 World Championships. She loves the course is ready for a great day on Saturday.

From a tragic beginning in Vietnam, she’s proving there’s nothing she can’t do—one race at a time.

Sebi is an Ironman World Champion, proud dad, legendary athlete and personality, and always an awesome interview.

We've looked at previous performances, the strength of the field, and weather forecasts to come up with predicted winning times.

Whenever we have six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen on the show, we know we're going to get some awesome nuggets of insight and wisdom.

3,650 athletes, 114 tons of ice, and 52 jars of petroleum jelly: Here's what it will take to pull off the Ironman World Championship race in St. George.

Or so we've heard.

It's the first Ironman World Championship since 2019. You won't want to miss it.

The defending Ironman World Champion sits down with Bob Babbitt to discuss her 2019 race at Kona and what's in store for this weekend in St. George.

The “seasoned veteran” is looking forward to the full test that the race will present on Saturday – tackling the challenging course, conditions, and managing everything the day brings.

The four-time Wildflower Triathlon champion is drawing on her successes and love of tough courses to put together an awesome race here on Saturday.

Kristian made his full distance Ironman debut in 2021 with a world-record 7:21:11 at Ironman Cozumel. How fast can Kristian go here on Saturday?