2016 Ironman Texas Age Groupers
The race led athletes along a 2.4-mile swim, 94-mile bike and 26.2-mile run throughout The Woodlands
The race led athletes along a 2.4-mile swim, 94-mile bike and 26.2-mile run throughout The Woodlands
Patrick Lange finished with a time of 7:13:13 as Julia Gajer ran to an 8:11:01 finish—both receiving automatic bids to Kona.
It was two Germans who claimed the 2016 Ironman North American Championship Texas titles on Saturday.
Joe Maloy, Greg Billington and Ben Kanute will make up the men's U.S. Olympic team.
Spaniard Mario Mola was finally able to capture the gold medal in Japan at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama.
The victory granted her the Yokohama title for the fourth straight year, a feat that no other athlete has been able to do at the same venue.
“I think the beautiful thing about racing is you never know what might happen..."
In addition to the total $150,000 prize purse, professionals will be competing for highly-coveted Kona Pro Ranking (KPR) points
Athletes battled through the elements of the Mexican sun and the infamous climb in Huatulco, Mexico.
The Houston Chronicle provides a great recap of the drama and extreme weather that has led to Saturday's Ironman Texas bike course.
Thirteen U.S. elite triathletes head to ITU World Triathlon Yokohama this week, with many aiming to claim the final Olympic team spots.
A look at the bike and run numbers that led to Sanders' impressive victory at the 2016 Ironman 70.3 North American Championships.
Age groupers competed for 30 spots at the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Recapping the weekend of elite triathlon action across ITU, XTERRA and 70.3 racing.
Two Canadians topped the podium at the 70.3 North American Championship.
Two Canadians best managed the tough conditions—and the deep competitive field—to take their spots at the top of the podium.
Whether you're racing Ironman 70.3 St. George or not, don't miss Trevor Wurtele's practical (and at times hilarious) guide to the event.
Although St. George features one of the most challenging courses in the U.S., the day before the race is quite relaxed.
Writer Lynne Cox believes the athletes have not been made fully aware of the risks and should not be asked to compete at these venues.
A small town in southern Utah will be the hottest spot in multisport this Saturday.
A small town in southern Utah will be the hottest spot in multisport this weekend.
In the days leading up to 70.3 St. George, McMahon chats about his storied history, race strategy and how he keeps things fresh year after year.
After a difficult 2015, fan favorite Linsey Corbin will compete in her fourth race of the year this weekend in St. George.
Fresh off a win at Ironman South Africa, American Ben Hoffman jumps right into his favorite race.
Turia Pitt, who suffered life-threatening burns when she was caught in a bushfire during an ultra-race, finished Ironman Australia.
The defending North American 70.3 champion chats about her progression as an athlete and the target on her back at this weekend’s race.
The Wildflower Triathlon Festival is known for its celebratory, laid back vibe and difficult courses.
Tim Reed and Beth Gerdes were the winners on a rainy day of racing at Ironman Australia.
Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles were impressive at the 34th running of the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.
Both Tim Reed and Beth Gerdes ran their way to the top of the top of the Ironman Australia podium.
Jesse Thomas earned his sixth-straight win, while Liz Lyles started a streak of her own by defending her 2015 title.
This year, all races will be non-drafting, and to level the playing field, long-course athletes can opt to race on their time-trial bikes.
Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles return to the Wildflower Festival weekend to defend their long course titles.
Australia's Paul Ambrose and New Zealand's Michelle Bremer will return to Port Macquarie to defend their titles.
Approximately 2,300 athletes competed between the sprint and Olympic distances at the 33rd running of the event.
Clemson, S.C. played host to the largest-ever field of collegiate triathletes from across the United States.
Spaniard Fernando Alarza earned his first-ever career World Triathlon Series win at the Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town on Sunday.
Spaniard Fernando Alarza earned his first-ever career World Triathlon Series win at the Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town on Sunday.
Americans Cameron Dye and Sarah Haskins earned the short-course victories at Sunday's St. Anthony's Triathlon.
It was a busy weekend of racing in Clemson, S.C.
The third round of the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series offered up the first sprint distance course of the season.
Top professionals will line up this weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla. to vie for their share of the $50,000 prize purse.
Two-time ITU world champion Gwen Jorgensen is currently preparing for the biggest season in her racing career.
Flora Duffy (BER) is topping the women’s start list for the first time this year.
The third stop of the World Triathlon Series is here as the elite men leave Oceania and head to Africa for the 2016 Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town.
The half-iron distance race will take place on June 3, 2017 at the x-bionic sphere in Slovakia.
Clemson, S.C. will host the largest-ever field of collegiate triathletes across the United States this weekend.
Summer Cook (USA) took gold ahead of Claire Michel (BEL) and Lisa Perterer (AUT) at the 2016 ITU Chengdu World Cup.
Rodrigo Gonzalez (MEX) greatly improved his chances of a start at the Rio Olympic Games.
Andrew Starykowicz (USA) claimed his first win in two years, while Sarah Piampiano (USA) successfully defended under blustery conditions.
USA's Summer Cook and Mexico's Rodrigo Gonzalez scored their first World Cup victories in Jintang County, Chengdu, in South West China.
Defending champions Andy Potts (USA) and Sarah Piampiano (USA) will return to New Orleans this weekend to try to reclaim their titles.
Spaniard Mario Mola executed a brilliant finishing run to win the 2016 Jewel World Triathlon Gold Coast on Saturday.
Great Britain’s Helen Jenkins turned in a significant victory Saturday at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Gold Coast race.
Great Britain’s Tim Don and Canada’s Magali Tisseyre got the wins in Palmas, Brazil on Sunday.
Lionel Sanders impressed on the 70.3 circuit for the second week in a row, while Sarah Haskins reclaimed her top spot on a 70.3 podium.
Great Britain's Tim Don and Canada's Magali Tisseyre claimed the 2016 Ironman 70.3 South American Championships in Palmas, Brazil.
Spaniard Mario Mola executed a brilliant finishing run to win the 2016 Jewel World Triathlon Gold Coast on Saturday.
Great Britain's Helen Jenkins turned in a significant victory Saturday at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Gold Coast race.
The golden number one will be worn by Great Britain’s Jodie Stimpson, who has begun her 2016 in perfect fashion.
For the first time since WTS London last year, both of the Brownlee brothers are set to compete together in the same race.
American megastar Gwen Jorgensen continued her domination on top of the podium with another impressive performance.
South Africa’s Richard Murray defended his ITU World Cup title in a blockbuster race that went down to the wire.
The popular race welcomed 2,400 athletes from 28 countries and 42 states, ranging in age from 18 to 77.
Three-time Ironman world champion Craig "Crowie" Alexander (AUS) showed again that at the age of 42 he can compete with anyone.
The second round of the ITU World Cup circuit threw up another round of outstanding sprint racing.
Images from an exciting day of racing at the 2016 Ironman 70.3 California triathlon in Oceanside, Calif.
Switzerland's Caroline Steffen talks about her first time racing Ironman 70.3 California against veteran Oceanside winners.
Canada's Heather Wurtele discusses regaining her title at Ironman 70.3 California.
Canada's Lionel Sanders talks about his hard-earned way to first place at Ironman 70.3 California.
It was an all-Canadian celebration at Saturday's Ironman 70.3 California in Oceanside, Calif.
We asked Ironman 70.3 California athletes: "What did you do in the off-season?"
Round two of the 2016 ITU World Cup calendar begins this weekend with the elites taking on another sprint-distance race in New Plymouth.
Photographer Paul Phillips (@Compimagephoto) shares images from some of the action around the Ironman 70.3 California expo.
Ironman has announced the 125 athletes who have earned entry to the 2016 Ironman World Championship through the Ironman Legacy Program.
The first U.S. 70.3 of 2016 will welcome a stellar field of professional triathletes.
The most significant change is an additional 25 slots for Legacy Program athletes.
Top ranked clubs from the Americas were invited to participate in the race based off their 2015 ranking.
Age groupers were competing for bragging rights and 30 slots to the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Mooloolaba.
The United States’ Tim O’Donnell and Belgium’s Tine Deckers claimed the victories.
Great Britain's Tim Don and Canada's Heather Wurtele earned big wins against tough fields at Ironman 70.3 Monterrey in Mexico on Sunday.
The United States' Tim O'Donnell and Belgium's Tine Deckers claimed the victories at the 2016 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico triathlon today in San Juan.
Photographer Paul Phillips shares pre-race images from the 2016 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico triathlon.
This weekend has a season kick-off feel of sorts with several professionals choosing to compete in either of two key 70.3 events.
Jodie Stimpson’s perfect start to the season kept on rolling in Mooloolaba.
The No.1-ranked athlete on the start list didn’t disappoint with his second major win in a week.
IMG announced today the pro field for the 2016 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, set to take place on Sunday, June 12.
The 2016 season got underway for U.S. paratriathletes on Sunday at the Sarasota CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships.