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The 23-year-old surprised everyone.

The high-stakes Saturday race will air Friday evening in the U.S.

Now the top-ranked athlete in the world, Zaferes will once again go after an Olympic berth in Yokohama.

The 2016 Olympian is trying to prove he deserves a spot on the relay team.

Executive editor Chris Foster gives us the inside scoop on Olympic qualifying and ITU racing.

A look inside what it takes the make the U.S. Olympic team.

The final qualification event is just a few days away.

There will be four back-to-back weekends of racing throughout September.

And how does it work?

There are some things that are actually better now.

The race featured the largest field in North America since the start of the pandemic.

Nearly 3,500 athletes are headed to southern Utah to compete on the iconic course. Here's how (and who) to follow on Saturday.

The paratri world champion lost her leg in Iraq, came back to be the flagbearer at the Paralympics in Beijing as a swimmer, and is now trying to make the triathlon team as a 41-year-old.

Racing's back up and some old favorites are battling for new spots in the Collins Cup.

It’s the noise that’s synonymous with the start of Ironman races.


Pay attention to emails and communication from the race director.

With less than 100 days to go until the start of the Tokyo Olympics, a look back at a spectacular sprint to gold.

It took four years of struggling through training weeks—but now she's following in the Brownlees' footsteps (and on their training rides).

Get ready for the Games!

It's a stacked field for this weekend's 70.3 Texas—we take a look at the ones to watch.

2021 is the year to get back to racing, travel lightly, and support your local event. Take a look at our favorite 14 underrated multisport events.

The tiny island with a population of 60,000 people has welcomed some of the biggest names in the sport over the last 30 years.

Some analysis of why she'd pick tri over track.

The idea of making triathlon more spectator and TV friendly is not a new one.

Wins for Beth Potter and Marten Van Riel at this weekend’s short-course hit-out.

Confused how you qualified in a year with no racing? Here’s how you earned the spot (and how you can still qualify in 2021).

Timing and strategy will be key to manage stress and COVID regulations.

Jodie Stimpson and Jan Frodeno kick off 2021 with convincing wins over world-class fields.

Some 1,900 teams fill 126 divisions for a series that hinges on collaborative efforts — and it's run by two men on Zwift.

Flash back to the first triathlon equalizer.

255 Triathlon Race Director Matthew Dowle talks going long (really long), what it takes to make a self-contained race, and the impact of COVID on racing.

With the pursuit of fast 140.6-mile times top of mind, we take a look at the fastest male iron-distance performance ever.

The Ironman World Championship, Chicago Marathon, and Boston Marathon are scheduled for back-to-back-to-back days. A few runners are planning on taking on both marathons, but is it possible to triple up for the ultimate 72 hours of endurance?

With the pursuit of fast 140.6-mile times in the news, we take a look at the fastest female iron-distance performance ever.

If you're itching to race (we don't blame you), there are plenty of virtual options that will get the competitive juices going before in-person racing returns.

In the midst of the pandemic, some races returned. Here’s what they looked like.

The “international standard” went on to debut at the Olympic Games in 2000.

Ironman Indiana will take place only one time, on Oct. 2 in Muncie.

Offering $100,000 in prize money, the biggest stars of the sport at the time descended on Fiji to battle it out over the Olympic distance.

For Sian Welch and Wendy Ingraham, the 1997 Hawaii Ironman came down to the final 20 feet.

What to consider before you click the "register" button. Here's what you need to know if you want to sign up for a 2021 race.

Ten years ago this month, paratriathlon was added to the Paralympic Games program.

Earlier this week, 1978 Hawaii Ironman podium finisher Dave Orlowski passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia.

Twelve years ahead of its Olympic debut, the mixed relay format of triathlon was on full display at one of the sport's premier events.

Plus, we get the on-the-ground breakdown from Daytona.

Pro triathletes set to race in virtual race against top cyclists in an effort to live out the American Dream: make money without leaving your living room.

After five years of promising to change the sport at the professional level, the PTO 2020 Championship at Challenge Daytona came through with one of the best shows in the history of the tri.

Baby, it’s getting cold outside! Training in wintry weather is one thing. But what about racing an Ironman with freezing temps, icicles, and elevation? Here’s a look at the inaugural Ironman Lake Tahoe in 2013, which featured all of the above, and is considered one of the coldest Ironmans in history. 

The sport's top athletes are a mix of nervousness, uneasiness, and excitement as they get ready to vie for $1.15 million.

It's the most important triathlon of the year. Get your TV fired up and ready to watch the PTO Championship this Sunday, Dec. 6 from Daytona, Florida.

Even with COVID restrictions around indoor gatherings, there are still plenty of things to do with the family—from DIY Turkey Trots in costume to snow- or bike-filled fun.

Triathletes, runners, and cyclists did some crazy things this year. Here were some of the most impressive COVID challenges—so you can find some inspiration.

This year forced organizers to invent new ways to race—virtually. But what happens to those online experiences when things return to “normal?”

As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after?

Looking for a competitive outlet but don’t want to venture outside? Look no further.

Will this be the decade we see the French ITU squad take over as the most dominant men’s team in the sport?

From one of the most inspiring athletes ever to take on Ironman, to the male runner-up and a very fast age-grouper, we chatted with three athletes about race day in Panama City Beach.

In preparation for the return to racing in Panama City Beach, here’s a look back at some of the highlights in Ironman Florida’s storied history.

Roll out of bed and into the swim when you camp at these races.

In the last two years, we’ve seen several Kona records broken into pieces. But is the fastest still yet to come?

We’re going back to the early 80s with a look at the dominating duo of the Puntous twins, the only set of siblings to ever finish 1-2 at an Ironman World Championship. 

80 auto qualifiers and 20 wildcard selections will vie for one of the biggest prize purses in the history of the sport—and this year’s de facto long-course world championship on December 6 at Challenge Daytona.

What does racing a 70.3 look like during the pandemic? Now we know. We look at some of the policies and procedures that were put into place at Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Arizona triathlon. 


Fourty-six years ago, a couple of runners from San Diego came up with the idea to add swim and bike legs to a footrace. Back then, the word “triathlon” wasn’t even in the dictionary, but thanks to these inventive athletes, it soon became a household name. 

The beauty of your first Swimrun race is you should go in with zero expectations—and that’s exactly what we all need right now.

Over 600 athletes swam, biked, and ran this past week. Here are the prize winners.

We asked and you delivered: athletes from around the world knocked out their virtual 140.6 miles last week as part of Hawaii From Home.

After three rounds of voting, it's time to announce the winners!

We're down to two men and two women. It's time to name a King and Queen of the Ironman World Championship!

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're pitting the race's legends against each other to crown a King and Queen of Kona.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're pitting the race's legends against each other to crown a King and Queen of Kona.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

It's finally time to tackle the 140.6 miles in seven days. Here's what you need to know.

Thirteen years ago this month, Chrissie Wellington won her first Ironman World Championship as a relative unknown, sending shockwaves through the sports world. Here’s a look back at the race that has been called the biggest upset in Ironman Hawaii history.

The PTO puts dollars behind two more races, while Ironman awards some Kona slots in Australia and returns to racing in North America.

As racing slowly sputters back to a start this fall, pro triathletes are forming last-minute, ad hoc fields at small races like the Bear Lake Brawl—the first prize purse on U.S. soil since the beginning of the pandemic.