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As the coronavirus continues to affect our world and change the way we live, we check in with six triathletes to see how one big thing can be experienced in so many different ways.

Mirinda Carfrae chats with Triathlete's Emma-Kate Lidbury about how she's adjusting her day-to-day training and long-term racing expectations through this pandemic.

MelRad Racing is still meeting up – just online.

Nick Watson and his son Rio have taken part in scores of endurance events together.

It’s a testing time for everyone. Three top pros share how they're adjusting to event cancelations, training limitations, and more.

Triathlete Maria Korcsmaros is back in the water after a shark attack.

Training camp sounds like a great idea—a few days or a week away to just focus on training. But who can actually take the time off to go?

Nearly 700 athletes will be racing this weekend for a spot on the Olympic marathon team. Among them are a handful of triathletes.

Each of these 10 athletes deserves to be on our May/June cover—but we can only pick one, and we need your help!

Forty-nine-year-old pro Dede Griesbauer finished second overall at Ultraman Florida, establishing a new race and world record.

From sickness to health and everything in between, age grouper-turned-pro Katie Kyme proves anything is possible with the right mindset.

American Heather Jackson will be kicking off her 2020 season in a unique way.

Long course tri’s newest star talks Norwegian confidence, Insta followers, and more.

Adam Hansen isn’t your average endurance junkie.

Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae shows off the bike she'll use to chase down the competition on Saturday.

Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae suffered an injury to her elbow just over a month ago, but she's on the island ready to race and is feeling positive about her chances on Saturday.

Bob Babbitt interviews three-time Ironman World Chamption Mirinda Carfrae.

Executing a near-perfect Ironman race is a rare and extraordinary feat—but it’s something that Canadian pro Heather Wurtele says she can now add to her already impressive resume.

Triathlete’s 2019 Cover Contest Winner Michelle Bandur is a TV reporter with a mission to change lives through sport.

A victory would guarantee Vesterby a spot on the 2019 Ironman World Championship start list.

Lionel Sanders has been to some pretty dark places, but now he's one of the most popular pro athletes in the sport. And he's just getting started. 

Tim Don shares the secrets behind his inspiring comeback year.

At age 20, she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Then, at 35, doctors discovered breast cancer.

“It was the most amazing moment,” Laws says of her 2014 finish at Ironman Lake Placid. “It’s my favorite triathlon moment to date.”

When Melissa Thoen was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 11, doctors said most exercise was impossible.

Each day, 30 year-old Mia Cipperoni experiences severe vertigo, disorientation, loss of sensation, and extreme fatigue.

“Triathlon is considered by many people a solo and somewhat selfish sport, but I’ve found it's anything but that."

"It was either fitness or board games, and I have already lost enough friends playing board games.”

For 26 year-old Alyssa Clay, there are no roadblocks merely speedbumps.

Today, almost 10 years to the day he tried to end his life, triathlon has given Heisler a way speak of his future.

One of the most famous last names in triathlon gear has been creating innovations in our sport for decades.

Meet the athletes who made it happen.

Heather Jackson is one of the friendliest faces on the Ironman circuit—and one of its toughest competitors.

Cancer couldn’t kill Teri Griege’s dream.

There are currently four people in the Ironman World Finisher’s Club: Jeff Jonas, Luis Alvarez, John Wragg and Elizabeth Model.

“In general, there are myths surrounding plus-size people’s capabilities in any sport."

"He speaks to cancer patients and survivors, motivating them to “Go! Go! Go!” and fight to beat cancer through exercise and positive thinking."

"Cancer took my site, blindness gave me vision and adventure/triathlon lets me live!"

"Triathlon has been a motivating force in my life."

Emmy Award-winning actress America Ferrera graces the cover of our July 2017 Triathlete magazine, on newsstands now, sharing how triathlon helps her defy her inner critic.

This weekend O'Donnell is literally from home, aiming to earn his Kona start this fall.

"I am hoping this story can be an amusing yet somewhat inspiring story on making a comeback."

"I decided triathlon was a way I could honor my fallen friends and try to inspire others with PTSD."

Bachelorette star Shawn Booth will take on his first Ironman on July 23 in Lake Placid, N.Y.

The Aussie pro will try his hand at the iron distance this year.

She sat out last year thanks to the birth of her son, Archie, in September, and is back to competing this weekend at the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon in Oceanside, Calif.

"In 2017 I celebrate my 30th year competing in triathlon, a sport that has not only shaped my life, but quite literally saved it as well."

"Participate with joy and gratitude. This is Skip Slade's mantra for coaching, competition and life."

"My name is Kyle Pease and I’m 31-years-old. I have Cerebral Palsy and have been in a wheelchair my whole life."

"Scott has given so much to the sport, his love of family, support of fellow athletes and friends, and giving back to his community."

"It’s so important for our children to see we have our own goals and that we set the bar high. I’m hopelessly in love with the sport!"

"The sport of triathlon brings out the absolute best in people, but more so the best in me as the recovery from my life altering accident wouldn’t be possible without the benefits of triathlon."

50-year-old Susan Haag became the first woman to complete 100 full iron-distance triathlons by finishing Ironman Florida in a time of 16:04:11.

Follow a world champ triathlete on a nail-biting journey from a dire diagnosis to a last-minute invite to Brazil.

Cuban triathlete Raul Alcolea finds a way to live out his multisport dreams—and clears the way for other aspiring athletes.

Pro triathlete, mom, race director and coach Sonja Tajsich shares how she balances it all.

Watch as she uncovers her runner mom “hacks” so she can have it all, and then some.

Marathoner and blogger, Michele Gonzalez, makes you believe you can have it all—if you’re willing to work for it.

Becoming one of the best single amputee sprinters is neither a solitary nor simple journey.

New Jersey triathlete Rick Nisbet shares how he lost more than 200 pounds and regained control over his life—plus, his tips for newbies.

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When faced with two simultaneous family health crises, former pro triathlete Lee DiPietro leaned on lessons learned from racing.

Last November, fresh off a win at the Island House Invitational Triathlon, Gwen Jorgensen headed to New York City for a blitz of media appearances.

The three-time Ironman world champ reacts to Daniela Ryf's recent million dollar victory and looks ahead to taking her on next year in Kona.

American Meredith Kessler has competed in all 12 editions of Ironman Arizona and now has two-consecutive wins under her belt.

Canadian Lionel Sanders chats about his Ironman Arizona win and the lessons he's learned racing and training at the distance.

Since 2008, John Young has crossed the finish line of more than 30 triathlons, including four half-iron-distance races.

Can Swiss star Daniela Ryf win both Kona and 70.3 worlds this year?

Fresh off his 70.3 Boulder win, Callum Millward chats about his Kona points chase, fueling for elite performance and more.

After finishing on the Kona podium in the last two years, Joyce is looking to earn the number one spot in 2015.

Canada's Brent McMahon chats about preparing for Ironman Arizona after the Ironman Lake Tahoe cancellation.

The Spaniard is a two-time Olympian who was sixth in his Kona debut last year with the second fastest run split of 2:47.

The Ironman Mont-Tremblant champion talks injuries, victory, and balancing triathlon, career and two young children.

Mirinda Carfrae talks about recent Ironman initiatives, her Roth win, what motivates her to race to her “absolute limit” and more.

In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, June 15, we asked some of our favorite pro triathlete dads to share photos of them with their kids.

Cam Brown’s decisive victory at Ironman Cairns made him the oldest Ironman winner in the sport’s history.

Craig Alexander chats with Bob Babbitt about his plans for 2014, moving on from Ironman, his relationship with Macca and more.

Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno chats about his 4:59:27 finish at Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Boise.

Hauschildt won Ironman Australia three weeks after deciding to “give it a go.”

Last year McKenzie started completely over, did things his way and had the professional breakthrough he sought for nearly two decades.

This former “professional couch potato” completed his 100th Ironman.

Dave Scott chats about his take on nutrition, the future of the sport and whether he thinks we’ll ever see Chrissie Wellington race again.

A daughter comes to appreciate her mother's Ironman habit when she guides her through the marathon portion of Ironman Canada

David Watkins died due to a heart valve problem, but he rebounded and finished his first Ironman the following year.

Rachel Joyce’s career in triathlon hasn’t been easy, but she’s quietly become one of the top racers on the Ironman circuit.

Canada's Trevor Wurtele didn't win Nov. 17's Ironman Arizona race, but he definitely came up with the most creative race report.

Former college swimmer and Kona qualifier Luke Lengfeld shares his secrets to time-efficient training.