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After overcoming some significant adversity these past couple of seasons, including a Lyme disease diagnosis, depression and a broken wrist and shoulder from crashes, the "Scottish Rocket" is back in Maui after missing the 2014 race to contend for the XTERRA world title. Despite the challenges thrown at her, the two-time XTERRA world champ (2011-12) won XTERRA Costa Rica (after getting through the swim using only one arm), as well as the West and Southeast Championship races in addition to the European Championship in England this season.

Could this be the first year that we see repeat winners for the men and women at the XTERRA World Champs?

With the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix moving to the same weekend a solution could not be found.

Triathlon photographer Rocky Arroyo shares some of his favorite images from around the stunning courses.

The full-distance Vineman Triathlon will become Ironman Vineman, set for July 30, 2016.

Mexico's Francisco Serrano and Canada's Magali Tisseyre prevailed on a tough and hot day of racing at Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Los Cabos.

Germany's Michael Raelert and the United States' Sarah Haskins were victorious at today's Ironman 70.3 Miami in Florida.

Germany's Michael Raelert and the United States' Sarah Haskins were victorious at today's Ironman 70.3 Miami in Florida.

Think you're "too old" for triathlon? Think again.

Challenge Family today announced that Challenge Bahrain, which was set to take place at night on Friday, Nov. 20, has been cancelled.

Ironman announced today that it will take over the race for a new 70.3 on Sept. 18, 2016.

Shadow Kona rookie pro Laurel Wassner in the hours surrounding the biggest race of her life.

The event raised $1.4 million to help physically challenged individuals get the support they need to succeed in sports and in life.

Germany's Jan Frodeno claimed his first Ironman World Championship in 8:14:40, thanks to a 50:50 swim, a 4:27:27 bike and a 2:52:21 marathon.

Photographer Paul Phillips returned to the finish line in Kona to capture the final hour of the Ironman World Championship.

Switzerland's Daniela Ryf was dominant on the way to her first Ironman World Championship victory.

More than 2,200 age groupers took to lava fields to vie for the chance to be named Ironman world champion.

The Ironman finish line is host to some of the greatest moments in the sport of triathlon.

Athletes get ready to start a long day of racing at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

We look at the marathon times of the top 10 professional men and women from 2015 and 2014.

Daniela Ryf thanks her supporters and talks about the challenges she's faced over the last few years.

Jan Frodeno thanks his family, friends and supporters, and talks a little bit about the pressures of race week.

Joyce ran her way from seventh on the bike to second at the finish line, leaving it all out there on a tough day.

“Yesterday I said to my husband ‘if I could give my right hand for a top 5 place, I would do that.’”

Bermuda's Tyler Butterfield turned in the top finish of his career at Saturday's Ironman World Championship in Kona.

We caught up with Alexander to get his thoughts on how the race played out and what it felt like to be on the sidelines.

Photographer Rocky Arroyo joined 2,300 athletes in the Ironman swim to capture these beautiful images.

Liz Blatchford got her way back to the third-place spot where she first impressed at her Kona debut two years ago.

Heather Jackson was relentless while working her way through the field to take fifth in her first Ironman World Championship.

American Andy Potts raced to his second fourth-place finish at the Ironman World Championship.

The 2015 Ironman World Championship presented by GoPro show airs this Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:30 p.m. EST on NBC.

Andreas Raelert, 39, came back strong with a second place finish at the Ironman World Championship.

Tim O'Donnell recaps his risk-taking day and how he felt during his race to third.

Germany's Jan Frodeno edged out Andreas Raelert (GER) and Tim O'Donnell (USA) to take the Kona title.

We caught up with Daniela Ryf following the dominant performance to get her take on the race.

Daniela Ryf used a 56:14 swim, a 4:50:46 bike and a 3:06:37 marathon to take the win in 8:57:57.

Jan Frodeno used a 50:50 swim, a 4:27:27 bike and a 2:52:21 marathon to take the win in 8:14:40.

The Swiss star followed through on her position as the pre-race favorite, claiming the victory by a 13-minute margin.

With the Ironman World Championship victory Jan Frodeno becomes to the first athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and the Kona title.

The annual NBC broadcast special chronicling the Ironman World Championship presented will premiere this Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

We check in with several top athletes taking on the Ironman World Championship for the first time as a professional.

Caroline Steffen's Ironman World Championship race strategy is simple: just go for it.

We followed American Tim O'Donnell during an easy run a week out from the Ironman World Championship.

Meredith Kessler is one of the strongest Ironman athletes in the sport, but she has yet to turn in a strong performance in Kona.

Predictions for how fast some of the top pros will bike at the 2015 Ironman World Championship.

Australia's Liz Blatchford was impressive in her rookie race at the Ironman World Championship in 2012, running her way to a third-place finish.

Leanda Cave of Great Britain has spent significant time on the Big Island in preparation for this year's race.

Germany’s Nils Frommhold is back in Kona after a strong, sixth-place finish in his Ironman World Championship rookie in 2014.

You've seen the photos, but now get a feel for what it's like to take part in the wackiest tradition of race week—the Kona Underpants Run.

Craig Alexander shares his Kona podium picks, talks about being on the island as a spectator and dives into his future racing plans.

American Andy Potts had his top finish in Kona last year, crossing the finish line in fourth.

Liz Lyles finished seventh last year as the top American female.

Ryf took us along six days out from the race for a ride on the Queen K and shares how she's feeling going into the big race.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will go after his second attempt at the Ironman World Championship this Saturday in Kailua-Kona.

Rachel Joyce chats about her season, this year's coaching change and what gives her the most confidence heading into Saturday's race.

Chris McCormack, who now coaches Kona contender Caroline Steffen (SUI), shares who he thinks will be in the mix for Saturday's world titles.

Hundreds of triathletes, supporters and industry members stripped down for Thursday's Kona Underpants Run.

Defending Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae was involved in a minor cycling accident with a vehicle while on an easy ride on Wednesday.

Photographer Rocky Arroyo shares the vibe of Ironman World Championship race week with this gallery from the Big Island.

Thursday will include coverage of the Kona Underpants Run, Science of Speed presentation, the pro press conference and more!

Triathlete contributor Jesse Thomas shares updates from around the Big Island ahead of Saturday's Ironman World Championships.

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Mirinda Carfrae chats about pre-race pressure, the attention that's been given to Daniela Ryf, and how fast she thinks she can run.

Great Britain's Jodie Swallow stopped by the Triathlete house for a candid, honest chat with Michael Lovato ahead of Saturday's race.

The small beach next to the Kona pier, known as Dig Me Beach, is the place to be each morning during race week.

The pair spent Sunday morning swimming the Ironman World Championship course.

Ben Hoffman walks us through the details of his bike ride and shares how he's mentally prepared for Saturday's race.

Follow along as we bring you the latest action from around Kona.

Calling Jan Frodeno's Frankfurt win a "wake up call," Kienle says he knows he has to prove that he is strong across swim, bike and run.

We talked with Jan Frodeno about his upcoming race at the Oakley/Canyon/Asics event on Monday evening.

A list of 39 helpful facts to know before watching the 39th running of the 2015 Ironman World Championship on Saturday, Oct. 10.

We followed Callum Millward along on his Saturday swim workout a week before the race.

The sport's biggest race is now five days away, and we caught some of the top professionals putting in miles around Kona on Sunday.

Can Mirinda Carfrae claim her fourth Kona crown on Saturday?

Germany's Sebastian Kienle will look to defend his 2014 Kona title on Saturday, but he'll face some tough competition.

Watch as the Kona rookie explains his one-week-out workout and shares his first impressions of the bike course.

Watch Mirinda Carfare run the Energy Lab during her last long run workout before Kona.

Pro athletes are getting in their last weekend workouts on the Big Island before next Saturday's race.

The race features a pro field limited to 20 athletes, a unique three-day format and one of the biggest pro prize purses in the sport.

We look back on 10 years of Ironman World Championship history.

The road to Kona is different for every athlete. Nine rookies share how they got a start for triathlon’s most prestigious event.

The Revolution3 Triathlon Series, which hard previously partnered with Challenge Family, will be re-launching in 2016 under the Rev3 brand.

Will Mirinda Carfrae get her fourth Kona crown or will we see a new champ?

Will defending champion Sebastian Kienle repeat his strong bike-run showing from the 2014 race?

DeBoom lays out the dedication and attitude it took to get the Kona victories.

The top U.S. finishers in Kona last year sat down with Tim DeBoom for some tough-love talk about bringing the world title back home.

The Kona veteran is pioneering the 85–89 age group on the Big Island this October.

More than 2,300 registered athletes were expected to compete in the event.

Local media is reporting that Ironman has finalized a five-year deal that will bring a 70.3 event to Hilton Head starting in Oct. 2016.

Spain's Ruben Ruzafa was named world champion for the second consecutive year, while Bermuda's Fora Duffy earned the gold for the first time.