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"I average 20 to 24 hours weekly - not the 25 to 35 hours many pros do," said Matthews, who logged over 750 miles of racing in two hyper-competitive pro series'. She reveals how she did it.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall recaps Ironman Cozumel and Challenge Florianópolis and shares her thoughts on the latest pros to retire.

The penultimate race in the 2024 Ironman Pro Series is here! 2024's Ironman 70.3 Western Australia boasts the largest professional start list in the event’s 20-year history - here's who (and how) to watch.

Marriage, two kids and injuries during her return to racing stalled her first comeback. But now this pro sits atop the Ironman Pro Series.

Scientists have developed a molecule that mimics the benefits of exercise. What does that mean for those of us who actually exercise?

Plus, race results from Challenge Canberra and the Laguna Phuket Triathlon.

Updated results, standings, expert insight, and everything you need to know about the 2024 Professional Triathletes Organisation’s T100 Tour.

Looking to get away this winter? Here are three destinations with great training grounds.

Both the women’s and men’s races at T100 Dubai have clear favorites, but with close standings, anything could still happen. Here are expert Thorsten Radde’s predictions.

Disgruntled drivers can pose race-day risks to triathletes, while their voices could also influence future events. A psychology professor explains road rage and what athletes and organizers can do.

Gutsy descents defined the 2024 women's Ironman World Championship in Nice, but everyday triathletes can get free seconds (or minutes) by practicing some key handling skills. Read how.

The sight of a new mom breastfeeding during the run leg of a triathlon might become less rare than it used to be. But it can be even more complicated than it looks. Our guide explains.

Kilian Jornet, largely considered the greatest trail and ultrarunner of all time, has picked up cycling. What would happen if he added. Just. One. More. Sport.

The T100 triathlon tour saved the best for last. Here's everything you need to know about the T100 grand final in Dubai, from start lists to a link for the free livestream on Outside Watch.

DeRue has had "exciting" conversations with athletes, politicians, and community members about the Ironman World Championships - but where will they lead?

Laura Siddall recaps a thrilling finale to a thrilling Supertri series in Neom and looks at why Ashleigh Gentle is the Queen of the Noosa Triathlon.

The series formerly known as Super League Triathlon has a new name, new locations, and new excitement for 2024. Get updated results, standings, expert insights, and everything you need to know about the Supertri race series.

How do you prepare for a record-breaking six-day run? If you're Matthieu Bonne, you clock a record-breaking continuous swim followed by a record-breaking seven-day bike.

A new World Triathlon president, an Ironman (CEO) PR, and the tri gear set to appear on Apple Store shelves - catch up what you may have missed in multisport in October 2024.

Iron War wasn't the only Kona race that had fans on the edge of their seats. These epic Kona battles were thrilling to the very last second.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down big results from big races at T100 Vegas, the WTCS Grand Final, and the World Paratriathlon Grand Final.

Race officials confirm the death of a Mexican athlete and a British national, while participants raise concerns around organization.

With a rich 40+ year history, the Ironman World Championship is home to some of the greatest races in the sport of triathlon. Expert Thorsten Radde has created an objective, data-based system to rank the 10 very best.

Though Magnus Ditlev doesn’t race in North America often, the fastest professional iron-distance triathlete ever is impacting the biggest races in our sport. Read why.

Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the pro fields for T100 Lake Las Vegas, with analysis and odds for you to make your predictions.

You know about Boulder, Bend, and Tucson, but what about Yuxi, Windhoek, and Andorra? These are the 11 triathlon training destinations where you can train like a pro (and probably spot them on your ride, too).

Pro Laura Siddall digs into a professional weekend of racing you might have otherwise missed.

Viva Las Vegas! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the penultimate T100 Tour race in Lake Las Vegas.

The men's 2024 Ironman World Championship start list is set! Get insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, plus some stats about the pro field.

Did adding more slots to the women's field "water down" the competition in Nice? We look at qualifying spots, DNF rates, finishing times, and more from the women's 2024 Ironman World Championship.

American Katie Zaferes has raced her last triathlon as a pro. The two-time Olympic medalist and 2019 World Triathlon world champion talks with Triathlete about the decision to retire now and why she opted out of moving up to long-course racing.

Pro Laura Siddall makes the rounds in the midst of a super-packed short-course calendar and talks about some races that might have flown under the radar.

What's in a name? For brands like Ryzon, Zoot, Wove, and VeloVetta, a name isn't just a label - it's an identity. Here's how they came up with theirs.

For the first time ever: Alongside all of your favorite training, gear, news, and tri culture content you now can comment, share, and follow in our inclusive multisport community.

Pro triathletes Tim O’Donnell and Tim Reed share the hard lessons learned from their serious heart health journeys.

Last weekend’s racing saw familiar pro names doing familiar pro things from Italy to Ibiza, and back to China.

Ironman brings back an old favorite and announces a new location, PTO changes plans for Grand Final, and the end of a 26-year triathlon career - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport in September 2024.

Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the pro fields for T100 Ibiza, with analysis and odds for you to make your predictions.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall gives a detailed look at the Pro Series “race within the race” at last weekend’s women’s Ironman World Championship in Nice.

Think you know the Ironman World Championship in Kona? Think again. We’ve got a full guide for racers, family, friends, and dedicated fans with expert insight into every detail of the IMWC experience.

With a nearly flawless race in France, Germany’s Laura Philipp powered to the win and her first Ironman World Championship title.

These athletes have all won the coveted Ironman World Championship title—some of them more than once—but what are they doing now?

Looking for a step-by-step guide to packing your bike for a flight? We've got just the ticket with this comprehensive guide from a well-traveled pro.

DeRue explains why some locations were added (and some were removed) from the 2025 Ironman Pro Series schedule, as well as insight into a new prize-money structure.

With a rich 40+ year history, the Ironman World Championship is home to some of the greatest races in the sport of triathlon. Expert Thorsten Radde has created an objective, data-based system to rank the 10 very best.

UPDATE: Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez has agreed to serve a two year period of ineligibility after doping samples collected at Ironman Texas tested positive for clomiphene. He will now also forfeit prize money, standings, and points from the event.

"It's more than just a race—it's a way to show the world that Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes can compete at the highest levels."

Triathlon has no shortage of colorful characters, but what's behind nicknames like "The Falcon," "The Junkyard Dog," and "The Mermaid?" You'll be surprised to find out.

Shaved legs or au naturel? Sprint in the finisher's chute or jog it in? And which is more impressive: Winning the Olympics or the Ironman World Championship?

Pro Laura Siddall scans the globe, analyzing an incredibly busy weekend of triathlon with notable finishes from familiar faces.

As the number of Americans belonging to a house of worship declines, some athletes are finding a new sense of spirituality in swim, bike, and run.

In her first interview with a North American triathlon media outlet after abruptly announcing her retirement two weeks ago, 10-time world champion Daniela Ryf explains why now, what's been going on, and what's next.

It's about to get hot, hot, hot in Ibiza! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the latest T100 series showdown in Spain.

Triathletes looking for the next level of epic multisport challenges are flocking to these extreme events.

Two top triathlon pros get married, another pro announces season-ending surgery, and an age-grouper sets a world record - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in August.

A recent study found short-course triathlon performance improved after the COVID-19 pandemic. But was this due to different training and racing patterns during peak pandemic, or is triathlon just a sport that was already getting faster?

Pro Laura Siddall digs into a long week of racing from World Triathlon Multisports Championships, combined with long- and short-course action across the globe.

With the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) events on the horizon - the Super Bowl of ultraunnning - we look at eight notable elite-level triathletes who made the switch to ultra.

Our little sport doesn’t always make the news, but when it does you can be sure it’ll be for something wacky. From viral videos to appearances on late-night TV, here are seven times triathlon entered the national conversation.

From record-breaking performances to amazing comeback stories, this season has been full of compelling storylines from pro and age-group triathletes alike. We lift out the ones you might have missed.

Estonia is the next stop on the Ironman Pro Series - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman 70.3 Tallinn here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

90 women and 90 men have qualified for the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Here's who made the cut and how to watch the 70.3 World Championship livestreaming exclusively in North America on Outside TV.

The Ironman Frankfurt results did not look anything like what you’d expect and (super) short-course racing returns. Laura Siddall digs in and explains.

It's impossible not to be impressed by Daniela Ryf's incredible resume, but as she announces her retirement from racing, we take a look back at a career arc marked by resilience.

A new study on heart health in endurance athletes over 50 brings concerning and reassuring findings on the "reverse J-curve" effect of exercise and cardiac events. Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains.

The final full-distance event of the 2024 Ironman Pro Series before Ironman World Championships in Kona has a loaded men’s-only pro field. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the top contenders and wild cards.

Dozens of volunteers in nearly every state across the U.S. are working on recruiting single-sport high school athletes for triathlon—but how does it all work, and why do we need them?

Laura Siddall checks in on the final off-road stop before XTERRA World Championships in September, as the action in the XTERRA world series heats up.

The United States has some of the most varied terrain of any country in the world, and the best way for triathletes to explore from sea to shining sea is by bike. Check out our list of the 20 most memorable bike rides across four regions of the U.S.

What is clomiphene, the drug at the center of the Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez anti-doping news? Can eating eggs really cause a positive drug test? We went to Dr. Mario Thevis, researcher and director of the Center for Preventive Doping Research, to get answers to the questions everyone's asking.

Recent high-profile cases have put triathlon's anti-doping efforts in the spotlight. We lay out how the drug testing process works in triathlon, plus who gets tested, when, and how.

Contributor Susan Lacke opens up about her journey through alcoholism to sobriety.

Sika Henry retires, a driving force in triathlon passes away unexpectedly, an iconic race makes a comeback in 2025, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in July.

American Taylor Knibb had a hard day on the rainy streets of Paris, Sam Laidlow once again reigned supreme, and Gentle gets back on top in London.

Joscar Duque's up-and-coming triathlon career was put on pause by a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Now, he's rebuilding his life - and love for the sport - in the United States.

Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the pro fields for T100 London, with analysis and odds for you to make your predictions.

The 25th anniversary of Ironman Lake Placid saw a deep field, lots of in-race drama, and a reshuffling of the Pro Series leaderboard. Pro triathlete Laura Siddall looks behind the results list and reveals why it all matters.

We take a look at Ironman’s new pregnancy policy update with some insider perspective on why more triathlon series’ don’t have their own formal pregnancy deferral process.

A star-studded field on a notoriously tough course with valuable world championship slots (and Ironman Pro Series points) up for grabs will make the 2024 Ironman Lake Placid one to watch. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the top contenders and wild cards.

Start your race with your toes in the sand at these top five North-American beach-based tris.

A Pro Triathlete’s Insight on Long-Course Speed (and Drama) at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz, a Paris Podium Preview in Hamburg, and More

An incredible party atmosphere and shattered world best times marked the 40th anniversary edition of Challenge Roth. Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down how it all happened.

Sam Laidlow will make his Ironman Pro Series debut and Kat Matthews is going for the W (and 5,000 points) - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

One of the deepest pro long-course fields outside of a world championship will converge this weekend at Challenge Roth. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde previews the top contenders and wild cards.

Ukrainian triathlete and dentist Taras Psymenniy has only left his home in wartime once—to race the Norseman Xtreme triathlon in Norway. The result of that one trip has the potential to impact hundreds of soldiers' lives. Read why.

In the 1990s, you could qualify for Kona without ever doing an Ironman. How? We look back at the short-course shortcut to the Ironman World Championship.

A new generation of well-rounded racers is emerging in Europe, and last weekend’s races prove you can’t have any weakness. Also: The Paralympic qualification window ends.

A lost bike, a five-hour rush from one venue to the next, and a double victory - it's all in a weekend's work (and a weekend's fun), says Paula Findlay.

Lucy Charles-Barclay's surprise race announcement, a new Midwestern 70.3, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in June.