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Though COVID isn’t going anywhere soon, the newer variants may have fewer long-term effects for something all athletes care deeply about: our hearts.

With Kona less than 30 days away and a brief respite in the World Triathlon Championship Series, you’d think pro triathlon racing would chill for a moment. Instead, just about every corner of the globe saw some swim-bike-run action. Brad Culp recaps it all.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The Super League championship series continues with a thrilling Enduro in Munich. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.

The retired lightweight American fighter dishes on why he’s giving tri a try, talks about the brutality of MMA workouts, and compares his old fight training against his new tri training.

It’s Super League Championship season, and our columnist quickly tackles the important things like SLT teams and kits, as well as some very exciting rivalries played out in super-sprint time.

A firsthand account from an Olympic Trials swimmer and former pro triathlete on one of the most brutal multisport events—the One Water Race.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The Super League championship series will kick off this weekend in London. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.

World Triathlon Cup racing might not ring a bell, but it's produced some of the biggest names in tri.

Contrary to what you may believe, tri referees aren’t eagle-eyed on any one infraction, hungrily waiting to penalize an athlete. Instead, they’re more interested in keeping the race fair and safe.

In an emotional announcement, Reilly says he will be hanging up his mic at the end of 2022. We spoke with the Voice of Ironman only hours after his statement about why and what's next.

“I want [my daughter] to see what it looks like to pour yourself into your dreams, and that being passionate about your career and being a good mom are not mutually exclusive.”

“People reached out to us about how they wished they could train for endurance events like triathlons, but didn't feel like they belonged in that arena.”

The first World Cup on Norwegian soil plays host to two exciting battles, Emma Pallant-Browne adds another win to her resume in Austria, and more.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The family of Lauren Davis desperately sought answers after she was fatally struck by a driver while biking to work in New York City in 2016. At every step, the criminal-justice system let them down, raising the question of what justice should look like for victims of traffic violence.

Should super-fast amateurs with sponsors be forced to “upgrade” to pro status? What keeps someone in the elite age-group ranks?

A new study specifically looks at the relationship between iron-distance athletes and the air quality of the area they compete in. The results are not exactly what you’d expect.

Bog triathlon, 226-mile races, and triathlon juggling—you might not recognize the events, but you’ve got to respect the effort.

You're gonna need a lot of stuff for your destination race. Pro Dede Griesbauer shares how to fit it all into one suitcase.

What do you get when you comb through mountains of triathlon data? An evidence-based strategy to keep triathletes safer than ever before.

In Triathlon Land, public urination is normal and no one blinks twice when you shove a banana down the front of your shirt. In the real world? Not so much. Our etiquette guide from humor columnist Adam Hill can help.

A packed weekend of racing that included 36 of the world’s best competing in the second annual Collins Cup, while Alistair Brownlee and Lucy Charles-Barclay made triumphant returns.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

From Daniela Ryf's dominating performance to the no-holds-barred duel of Lionel Sanders and Sam Long, there was no shortage of thrills at the 2022 Collins Cup.

The matches for the upcoming Collins Cup are set—we’ve picked the five most interesting ones and analyzed how they could play out.

The record-breaking Kat Matthews has taken the triathlon world by storm with her physical mastery, honed by years as an Army physiotherapist. But her real strength - and biggest muscle - might just be her brain.

The first Olympic-distance world championships not only produced fast and furious racing by legendary figures of the sport, it also laid the foundation for triathlon’s unique gender equity.

With so much talent in Slovakia this weekend, our expert breaks down the most dangerous triathletes on each team and analyzes the ways captains could play their hands.

Penalties, course records, masochistic gearing - Sam Long has had an unforgettable European tour where not everything has gone to plan. So how did he turn things around to break a Jan Frodeno course record?

Harkening back to the "simpler times" of 1978 triathlon, this unique event has no carbon-fiber bikes, no aid stations, and no entry fees - but plenty of heart, camaraderie, and Speedos.

Taylor Knibb will no longer be racing at the 2022 edition of the Collins Cup. Check out who will represent Team USA, Team Europe, and Team International in Slovakia this weekend.

This year’s winner of our Reader Cover Contest exemplifies the tri spirit. He’s grown the tri community at home, founded a local race, created a nonprofit to get kids into triathlon, and encouraged his friends and family to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

We catch you up (in double time) on the big news in multisport this week.

The three-time world champion and one of the strong contenders for the IMWC title has announced he will not return to Kona in October.

“Name, image, and likeness” policies are still in disarray, but experts offer some suggestions about how college triathletes might benefit.

This summer marks the 40th anniversary of the first professional tri prize purse. We take an in-depth look back at the eras that have defined our sport and how the pros have affected the age-group experience.

One race is more “more” than the rest: Ultraman has existed in the farthest realm of multisport for almost 40 years. 

From short-course to long-course, the world champ is now considering Ultraman.

The trouble with time-trial or age-group starts in triathlon is they don’t allow elite amateur triathletes to truly compete against each other, argues Kristin Jenny. Should triathlon take a page from the cycling playbook and implement categories instead?

The Collins Cup offers an exciting opportunity to see the sport's top athletes throw down in head-to-head competition. We propose four fantasy matchups that would make for a thrilling day in Bratislava.

A familiar face with a fancy new hyphenated title, Triathlete’s incoming editor-in-chief Chris Foster talks about where he’s been, what he’s doing, and where we’re going.

We give you the TL;DR on a big week of pro news, governing body shakeups, and new rules for transgender triathletes.

Our outgoing editor-in-chief looks back on the lessons learned in triathlon and at Triathlete.

USA Triathlon celebrates longevity, speed, and training family with this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, including 79-year-old triathlete Robert Plant who shares his secrets.

Outside Watch is back with the Colorado half-Ironman classic this weekend.

And other tri news.

You’d think a few seconds here and there wouldn’t make much difference in triathlon. But when it comes to World Triathlon races you couldn’t be further from the truth.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

Training for these middle school students isn't just about covering the distance.

The nine-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist gives his younger self advice, talks about his dangerous, season-ending bout of COVID, his heart troubles, and more.

Olympic medalists will fight for Commonwealth medals this weekend. A quick look back at the big moments in the Friendly Games.

A sporting event forged from a colonial past featuring a potpourri of nations seems like an odd idea. But when it comes to triathlon, these "Friendly Games" are a really big deal. 

The Ironman World Championships commits to expanding the two-day format and offering additional spots for female athletes.

Our triathlon editors answer all of your strangest swim-bike-run questions: From “What’s up with tri bikes?” to “How do triathletes pee?”

And get ready for the Commonwealth Games this weekend.

The Professional Triathletes Organization think so. But is 2km-80km-18km the future for multisport athletes, or is it "cramping" their style?

Iden and Gentle cash in $100K at the first stop of the new PTO World Tour; True and Beals dominate one of the sport's most storied courses.

From the Tokyo Olympics to local triathlon races, race directors are fighting a constant battle against sewage overflows, algae blooms, and pathogens. What can the average triathlete do?

The news from around the multisport world this week.

This Sunday, athletes will head for the famous finish line in Central Park. What is it about a non-drafting Olympic distance race right in the heart of Manhattan?

The PTO's first big event of their tour goes off this weekend, with dozens of big names competing for big money. Here's how to watch.

Featuring must-see matchups, check out our expert play-by-play preview of a new midseason long-course barnstormer: the PTO Canadian Open.

Our super serious list of taper dos and don'ts.

Ludovic Chorgnon fought off dehydration and heat stroke to swim, bike, and run 140.6 miles in Death Valley under scorching July conditions.

Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and the up-and-coming Norwegian squad all came out of the country's second biggest city. We take a visit.

Plus, we preview the PTO's Canadian Open this weekend.

A look at the rarely-publicized world of World Triathlon Continental Cup racing—where young (and very fast) athletes travel the globe for Olympic points and very little money or attention.

Yes, brain-eating amoebas are making headlines after an Iowa swimmer died last week. But that doesn't mean we necessarily need to start canceling races and open-water swim practices just yet.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

"I have taken the opportunity that many women and girls in my country are deprived of. But it is my responsibility to represent them and to be their voice."

It's a very Midwestern episode.

Triathlete’s guide to all of this year’s most exciting races—and how to stream them.

And what can you do to keep your trip running smoothly?

With almost four decades of print magazines behind us, we've collected the thoughts, stories, and tall tales from some of the men and women who helped create the sport's longest-lasting publication.

After nearly 40 years, we've shipped out our last print magazine—and now we turn our attention to bringing you more digital resources than ever.

Flora Duffy and Daniela Ryf both won races last weekend. There is no more “new normal.” This is just "normal."

The news from around the multisport world this week.

British Tri bans trans women and nonbinary participation in the "female" category. World Tri to announce new rules in August.

With 24-year-old Magnus Ditlev’s win at Challenge Roth last weekend, 20 is the new 30. We look back at other historic long-course finishes from fresh young faces.

Is that even possible? And why does the legendary event remain so mysterious to Americans? We have answers.

Plus, an emotional Jan Frodeno talks about the "hard facts" regarding the Achilles injury that forced his DNF.

More than simply racing, Brown wants to elevate the voices of people with disabilities in sports.

It's baptism by fire for many of the cadets—but the skills and teamwork learned pay off down the road.