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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.

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.

This week, we’re going back four years ago this month to one of the most memorable finishes in the sport of triathlon.

The ITU finally races over the Olympic distance, Ironman makes its long-awaited return to Australia, and PTO pays pros in Canada. 

The 2020 event would have marked the 40th anniversary of the historic race's origin.

After becoming the first bilateral above-knee amputee to complete the Ironman World Championship, Roderick Sewell sees his future as limitless.

Ironman Tallinn went off this weekend—with 1,500 athletes across the full and 70.3 distance races. Here's what this return to racing looks like.

Plus Alistair Brownlee is a legend and complete psycho—and the PTO puts more money behind small pro regional events.

Don't miss your chance to take home one of these amazing prize packs.

One year after winning her first world title, Katie Zaferes will look to defend it in a winner-take-all one-day world championship.

Davos got stormed out, the PTO keeps pros afloat, and everyone but me is mad at ITU.

Allysa Seely, Hailey Danz, and Melissa Stockwell made history back in 2016.

With mass participation events off the table for the foreseeable future, it could be time for smaller grassroots races to shine.

A select few pro triathletes returned to racing with Super League’s Arena Games this weekend, and there’s real racing on the horizon.

In this virtual iron-distance event you have one week to complete the full 140.6—and the chance to win daily raffle prizes.

We talk to a handful of tri-competitors from the newly released Amazon Prime series World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji.

The 13th iron-distance victory of Wellington's career required the most perseverance.

With one of the first major-branded multisport events taking place a couple of weeks ago at Ötillö’s Swimrun Engadin, we talk to Ötillö’s founder Michael Lemmel to get a glimpse into our pandemic triathlon future.

The New Zealand destination was supposed to host the 2020 event, but it was canceled due to the pandemic.

Short-course triathletes will compete in a pool, on a trainer, and on a treadmill.

Sport, politics, and world events have always been—and always will be— inextricably intertwined. The postponement of the 2020 Olympics is just one of many times the Games have fallen victim to larger world events.

Allysa Seely’s determination drives her forward.

If you want to win a 70.3 Worlds slot via the Ironman VR Championship series, then you need to pay attention to the rules.

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the rescheduled events are officially off.

Roth, Germany has been host to some of triathlon's most iconic performances.

The Olympian and defending World Champ can laugh at herself—and marvel at the turns her life has taken.

With the Tokyo Games being pushed out a year due to COVID-19, athletes are leaning on their community, their friends and families, and each other.

Pro purses and World spots will reflect how many pros are able to compete in a race—when there are races again.

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A spike in cases across Texas causes Ironman to pull the plug on this Sunday’s scheduled event at the last minute.

With safeguards in place, roughly 1,000 participants are registered to race on June 28—despite a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in both Texas and locally in Lubbock.

The Big Island and Kailua-Kona have kept COVID-19 at bay, but now face economic challenges without tourists. What will triathletes see when Ironman eventually returns?

A 7:40:23 victory at the 2017 Ironman South American Championship was the start of a roller coaster year for Tim Don.