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The young athlete hopes to raise money and awareness for Giant Axonal Neuropathy research, a disease that affects his family.

ITU star Nicky Samuels shocked everyone, including herself, with the 2013 Xterra World Championship victory on Sunday.

Two-time Xterra world champion worked her way up to the runner-up spot at Sunday's Xterra World Championship.

Great Britain's Asa Shaw balances his professional triathlon career with a full-time job.

Australia's Ben Allen specializes at Xterra racing and was thrilled with his third-place finish in Maui.

Recap a beautiful—and painful—day of racing in Kapalua, Maui.

Ruben Ruzafa earned his second Xterra World Championship title, while Nicky Samuels burst onto the off-road triathlon scene.

More than 1,000 runners participated in the Kapaula Trail Run on Saturday in Maui.

Xterra USA champion Leonardo Chacon will look for his first world championship title this Sunday in Maui.

Be a part of the pre-race action from the 2013 Xterra World Championships with this photo gallery from Maui.

This Sunday 775 athletes from 35 countries and 43 U.S. states will compete at the 18th running of the Xterra World Championship.

With the North American Ironman season nearing an end, we look at how the controversial SwimSmart initiatives were executed and received.

Columnist Holly Bennett reviews the new book Triathlete EQ–A Guide For Emotional Endurance.

Canada’s Simon Whitfield, the 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medalist, announced this week that he is officially retiring from triathlon.

A Las Vegas man died of unknown causes during the swim leg of the Pumpkinman Triathlon.

It’s the final quarter of my year of racing project–aka the Baker’s Dozen, or 12 races plus one during the 12 months of 2013.

Melissa Stockwell was honored as the Women's Sports Foundation's 2013 Wilma Rudolph Courage Award winner on Wednesday.

Take your bike training to the trails this fall to reap some significant fitness gains.

Inside Triathlon magazine’s November/October 2013 issue brings you a detailed look into how to have success at the half-Ironman distance.

Endurance Conspiracy, owned by former pro triathlete Tony DeBoom, is teaming up with musician Jack Johnson to raise funds for Colorado flood recovery efforts.

Triathlete's November issue has everything you need to fuel right.

Mary Beth Ellis confirms she will be on the start line on Saturday.

Ironman announced today that GoPro will serve as the title sponsor of the 2013 Ironman World Championship.

The threat of Tropical Storm Karen has caused cancellation of the 18th annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon on Saturday.

We caught up with the pro known as “Big Sexy” to hear more about how he managed two Ironman wins in four weeks.

Editor-at-large Holly Bennett writes about her latest race adventure.

Camilla Pedersen has been taken out of an induced coma and is reportedly on the road to recovery.

Costa Rica's Leonardo Chacon and Scotland's Lesley Paterson earned the Xterra USA Championship victories in Ogden, Utah.

At the finish line Chacon beamed with pride for his homeland, and Lesley Paterson admitted to fighting through a nasty cough this past week.

In 2011 Dan Hugo took a minute-lead into the run at the USA Championship but was caught and finished 24 seconds back in second place.

This year’s Xterra USA Championship race will feature 50 pros, making it the deepest and arguably strongest elite field in race history.

Organizers of the Denver Triathlon have announced that the race, set to take place Sunday, has been cancelled due to the floods in Boulder.

The race culminated with a sprint finish between Javier Gomez and Jonathan Brownlee.

Shirin Gerami became the first Iranian woman to ever compete in an ITU World Championships on Sunday when she raced in the 25-29 age group.

Though Terenzo Bozzone looked confident on race day, he says the weeks leading up to the big day were a mental battle.

Shirin Gerami, 24, will race in full Islamic dress and Iranian flag colors in world triathlon grand final in London's Hyde Park.

The spark behind Chrissie Wellington's transition from triathlon icon to cycling activist lies in Nepal, writes Ollie Williams of BBC Sport.

Everyone at Triathlete is holding residents of the Boulder area–the beloved training ground of numerous top triathletes–in our hearts.

The ITU World Triathlon Series culminates with the Grand Final in London this week.

Triathlete editor-in-chief Julia Polloreno caught up with Heather Jackson on the heels of her runner-up finish in Vegas.

Preview the October 2013 issue of Triathlete magazine, on newsstands now.

Mary Beth Ellis, one of the top American Ironman athletes, crashed her bike while riding in Cozumel.

Danish professional triathlete Camilla Pedersen, 30, is still in an induced coma following her bike crash in Denmark a week ago.

It’s the seventh Xterra major victory of the season for Allen, the fourth for Slack.

The former Arab triathlon champion passed away after colliding with a car while on a bike ride.

Rob Vigorito came on to Competitor Radio to chat about the first Challenge Family race that will be in U.S. in June of 2014.

Ironman European champion Camilla Pedersen is being kept in a coma due to injuries she sustained in a bike crash on Tuesday night.

Inspiring everyone around the world, including open-water swimming enthusiasts and triathletes, Diana Nyad completed her longtime goal.

Elite triathletes from the Americas and Caribbean nations will gather for the 2014 ITU PATCO Championships on May 31-June 1 in Dallas.

We caught up with Hauschildt to find out about her Vegas preparation, how she structured her season and when we might see her in a full IM.

Striking the balance between outspoken and earnest, Sarah Groff has found success by racing hard while letting her personality shine.

Michael Raelert announced that after a year of struggling through injury he has undergone surgery on his left knee to relieve inflammation.

American Meredith Kessler has been charged with felony hit-and-run for an incident that happened in San Francisco on March 27, 2013.

American ITU star Sarah Groff is sharing a journal from her training base in Banyoles, Spain.

Ruben Ruzafa and Jacqui Slack won the Xterra Germany Championship on a beautiful day in Zittau on Saturday.

Loo. Toilet. WC. Ladies’ room. John. Whatever you call it, it’s the same on the surface–a bathroom.

Hines Ward connects with 2010 Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae.

Inside Triathlon magazine’s September/October 2013 issue brings you a preview of the biggest race in the sport.

Asics is partnering with Foot Locker to give away four entries into the 2013 NYC Marathon. The contest ends 8/18, so get your entry in now!

Aussie pro Joe Gambles has his eyes set on another bid for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship crown after three top-five finishes.

Every year Holly Bennett make a point of attending one of the most important triathlon events of the season in Boulder, the IronKids race.

Triathlete's September issue brings you the mental tools you need to raise your training and racing to the next level.

PowerTap is dramatically reducing the cost of their hub-based power meters, effective immediately.

Despite another season full of injuries, Leanda Cave is keeping her eye on the prize—defending her two world titles.

On Aug. 25, three Triathlete magazine editors will tackle the inaugural Challenge Penticton, the Challenge Family’s first race in North America.

Four-time Ironman world champion is part of a group trying to get a women's Tour de France reinstated.

The bike crash occurred while she was leading the third leg of the ITU Team Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships.

The United States’ Josiah Middaugh and Shonny Vanlandingham claimed the victories at today’s Xterra Mountain Championships.

Join Bob Babbitt for a Q&A with John and Judy Collins, who co-founded the Ironman, in Encinitas on Wed., Aug. 21. Plus, great prizes.

The father and son duo have inspired countless numbers of people over the past 30-plus years.

Professional triathlete Jenny Fletcher is working her way back to triathlon after a dramatic healthy incident earlier this year.

The lesson learned from my July's Baker’s Dozen race? Attitude truly is everything.

After nearly two years of sitting on the sidelines, former Xterra and 70.3 world champion Julie Dibens will return to triathlon.

American Lukas Verzbicas continued his comeback at the weekend's Carlsbad Triathlon in Carlsbad, Calif.

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office announced there will not be any charges pressed in an accident that injured Richie Cunningham.

You could win a revamped version of the groundbreaking Speed Concept—valued at $8,000.

Macca chats about the Ironman/Challenge relationship, athletes' perception of the two and what he thinks makes for an ideal race course.

Don't miss out on the Sept. 8 Event's DC Nation's Triathlon. Register now to avoid the price increase and guarantee your spot.

About a year and a half after going their separate ways as coach and athlete, Carfrae and Lindley have rejoined forces.

Competitor Group, Inc. today announced that Events DC will come on as a partner to the Nation’s Triathlon.

Emmy-winning television producer Peter Henning will be the 20th inductee into the Ironman Hall of Fame.

Check out Bethany Mavis's author page.

The August issue of Triathlete is packed with ways to step up your game in the height of the season.

Richie Cunningham of Australia will miss the championship season due to injuries sustained in a bike accident on the 4th of July.

In honor of the July 4th holiday, I wanted to speak with someone transplanted to the U.S. through triathlon.

2012 London Olympian Sarah Groff graces the cover of our August 2013 issue, on newsstands early next week.

As he gears up for TriRock Colorado, we caught up with Roberto Martinez to hear more about his active lifestyle and why he likes triathlon.

The combination of cooling and aerodynamic improvement over standard road helmets could prove beneficial for triathletes.

Hydraulic road brakes continue to explode with the impending addition of the Shimano R785 braking system.

Australia’s Greg Bennett and Canada’s Angela Naeth posted strong bike times at Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake to earn the victories.