“I’ve been in the same clinic where the same doctors as [former pro cyclist and convicted doper] Jan Ullrich and Team Telekom worked, but I didn’t know it at that time. There’s not a sign outside saying 'EPO Shots Walk In.'"
Way-in-advance prep? Check. Overkill training? Check. Race-day simulation? Check. Taylor Swift may not be a triathlete, but she’s one of us.
Some argue asthma inhaler use by healthy individuals falls under the umbrella of "grey doping." But new research suggests otherwise, in certain conditions.
We spoke to the CEOs from both Ironman and TriDot to learn how the partnership materially affects Ironman athletes, Ironman University coaches, and everyone’s data.
From Lisa Norden's blazing-fast 4:21:15 bike split to the Norwegian coach who won the age-group race while his pro athletes collected podiums of their own, Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of racing at Ironman Western Australia and 70.3 Indian Wells.
Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of November 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.
"I never dreamed as a 7-year-old that I would have the chance to compete in triathlon in college, let alone with a team."
Smiles, sweat, and more than a few tears - Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of professional triathlon racing at Ironman Cozumel, 70.3s in Mossel Bay and Fortaleza, Laguna Phuket Triathlon, and Challenge Florianopolis.
Last week's lawsuit by TriBike Transport's cargo shipper—effectively holding 180 World Triathlon Championship athletes' bikes over $300k in unpaid bills—has been followed up with a class-action suit by some of the affected athletes.
When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the internet, Strava is all we have left.
Jim Janik staged a 511-mile triathlon from Los Angeles to San Francisco, a journey that entailed a 21.5-mile swim from Catalina Island to Los Angeles, a 358-mile bike along the Pacific Coast Highway to Monterey, and a 132-mile run to San Francisco.
In a lawsuit filed last week, one of TriBike Transport’s international shipping partners has claimed over $300,000 in overdue invoices and is holding 180 triathletes’ bikes in lieu of payment. Bikes from other events also remain undelivered.
Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of triathlon news from 70.3 Melbourne, Triathlon World Cup Vina Del Mar, and the 2023 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.
Arizona State University continued its dominance at the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships with a seventh-D1 title, while Lenoir-Rhyne University and North Central College made it two in a row for D2 and D3. Relive the races through the lens of USA Triathlon photographer Thomas Fernandez.
A new study looks into why people join triathlon clubs, and finds the benefits are bigger than just a good time - a tri club can actually make you (and the sport) better.
"When I left my former coach I really wasn't enjoying it. I just had to build a new team around me and be in a good place mentally."
Jason West has had a season no one could have expected. But instead of stepping up in distance, the American is stepping back. Could he be on to something?
We present a crash course on NCAA collegiate triathlon and a preview of the upcoming women's national championship so you can study up and cram for this weekend's exciting main event.
Travis Mundell recaps a blazing-fast weekend at Ironman Florida, 70.3 Los Cabos, Noosa Triathlon, and the Pan American Games.
With the recent announcement that 10-year-old Prince George is interested in triathlon, we've compiled some advice for Prince William and Princess Kate that even non-royal parents can follow.
What's happening to our local races? Is big-brand race consolidation just a part of triathlon’s growing pains, are we selling out, or is it something else entirely?
Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde digs deep into the latest women’s PTO rankings, looking at those who struggled in 2023, those who bounced back from a rocky midseason, and those who rose quickly in the rankings in 2023.
Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of October 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.
A heartbreaking sprint finish, a costly detour, a debut win, and one decision to change a whole series - it was a wild weekend in triathlon.
Underwhelming response for the women’s Nice 2024 event leads to addition of slots at select 70.3 races and for loyal age-groupers.
Patrick Lange, Nikki Bartlett, Cam Wurf, and more - watch the free livestream for Ironman Portugal this Saturday, October 21.
These photos from the women's age-group race at the 2023 Ironman World Championship capture the special alchemy that occurs when you combine 2,000 women, an epic challenge and a stunning Hawaiian landscape.
"Back when we first started, I couldn’t imagine a scenario like we saw on Saturday. It just seemed so far off."
A record-breaking 97.2% of the field completed the 2023 Hawaii Ironman World Championship. Here's what finishing meant to some of them.
Data from the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship makes one thing very clear: Women are crushing the triathlon game. Now what?
There was some fast and furious racing on the Big Island, but not everyone made it to the finish chute. What happened to those who didn’t?
What a day! Relive the history-making pro women's race at the 2023 Ironman World Championship with this photo gallery from Triathlete photographer Brad Kaminski.
Lucy Charles-Barclay's win at the 2023 Ironman World Championship showed that by doing the work, we not only become worthy - we become greater than we ever thought possible.
After making the U.S. Olympic Team in August, Taylor Knibb tackled her first Ironman at the women's Hawaii Ironman World Championships. She reveals the lessons she learned.
Philipp had a breakthrough this weekend at the women's Hawaii Ironman, running her way onto the podium in the final miles of the race. She explains how she did it.
Germany's Anne Haug took second place at the women's 2023 Hawaii Ironman World Championship with the fastest women's run ever recorded in Kona—she tells all about it.
After four near-misses, Lucy Charles-Barclay breaks down her perfect day, talks about a dream realized, and what it was like racing only with women.
After four second-place finishes, Lucy Charles-Barclay writes history (and a new course record) at the first-ever women's-only Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Feast upon the data and analysis behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and more in the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship bike count.
We went to transition in Kona and pulled out some of our favorite bikes from the day—from the fast to the funky.
No place in Kona better captures the pre-race energy than Dig Me Beach (an unofficial name), the site of the race's swim start.
"The quality is just so amazing that you have so many potential athletes who can win this race. You would need an absolute perfect race to be on top of everyone."
The 2023 Ironman Kona Underpants Run had no shortage of shenanigans - or skivvies.
A frank conversation with Ironman CEO Andrew Messick reveals details about the pro series, why now, what it could mean for pro world championship qualification in the future, and more.
2,000+ age-groupers, 53 pros, and 1 history-making day - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 women's Ironman World Championship event in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Hawaii Ironman World Championships is all about being prepared, so nothing throws a bigger wrench into the field than a strong, unknown quantity on the start list.
The women's 2023 Ironman World Championship festivities officially kicked off with athletes proudly representing their countries in the Parade of Nations.
With one of the deepest, most well-rounded fields ever, and a historic women’s-only event, the 2023 Hawaii Ironman Championship could be one for the ages. We break down who to watch, when, and where.
At 73 years old, Sandi Wiebe, the “elder stateswoman” of this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championship has mastered the art of blissfully unaware winning.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships women’s event.
It's going to be a history-making day in Hawaii - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action with the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship livestream on October 14.
With the number of slots available for the women's Hawaii Ironman World Championship increasing nearly fivefold, is Ironman letting too many female triathletes into Kona too quickly? We break down the data.
Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of pro triathlon racing at Challenge Barcelona, 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships, and World Cup Rome.
In a no-holds-barred interview with Triathlete, Weiss talks about racing over 80 times (including eight Ironman World Championship starts) since his suspension, his recent winning streak, and even doles out advice to other pros by name.
Inspired by Chris Nikic and Sam Holness, 18-year-old Adrienne Bunn is heading to Kona to become the first known woman with autism to complete the Ironman World Championship with the help of a newfound community.
Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde breaks down the latest PTO rankings, from those who worked their way into the upper echelons to those who were surprisingly far back and who stepped it up late in the season.
The only American Olympic gold medalist began her 2024 Olympic comeback unranked, with no World Triathlon points, and an auspicious first few results. Where does she stand now?
A short-course focused weekend was full of big waves (and big drama) at Super League Malibu and World Triathlon Cup Tangier.
Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of September 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.
Unpredictable racing at the World Triathlon Championship Series final, the XTERRA World Championship, and 70.3 Augusta.
Lionel Sanders, Jackson Laundry, and Tamara Jewett return for round 2 of back-to-back 70.3s this weekend. Here's how to watch the free Ironman 70.3 Augusta livestream this Sunday, September 24.
World champions will be crowned this weekend - and it's going to be a straight battle of the top short-course athletes in the sport. We preview the men's and women's contenders for the WTCS Final in Pontevedra.
After one of the most competitive seasons of off-road racing in history, the XTERRA World Cup series now comes down to the wire in Molveno, Italy. We preview the course and contenders for the men's and women's races at this weekend's 2023 XTERRA World Championship.
The 2023 championship season is going strong, but some pros are already looking ahead to 2024. Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of Ironman, 70.3, and Challenge racing around the globe.
The dethroned Ironman champion opens up about the worst year of his life and career.
The top nonprofits win a customized Land Rover Defender 130 and a pile of cash. Cast your vote starting on September 15 to help choose this year’s winners.
Pre-race discussion and transparency around centerline penalties at the men’s Ironman World Championship in Nice was a good start, but with so much on the line for pros, there’s more to be done.
After taking DNFs at recent world championship races, Pieter Heemeryck and Lucy Hall will be looking for redemption at 70.3 Belgium. Stream the race live on Outside Watch this weekend - here's how.
Remember reading about "a young pro who ran four miles uphill without shoes on the bike leg to finish?" That was a then-unknown Sam Laidlow. Read about the viral 2018 race that set the stage for his world championship win five years later.
After combing through thousands of images of the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship, our photographers bring you the best photos from a picture-perfect day in Nice.
Every competitor perseveres to the end for a reason. Check out these finish line photos from the 2023 Ironman World Championships men’s race in Nice.
Nice wasn't so nice to everyone who raced last weekend.
Some could say the excitement was gone from this year’s men’s pro race, but don’t blame the course—blame how damn good the men are now.
See the swim, bike, and run from the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship through the lens of Triathlete photographer Brad Kaminski.
Olympian and six-time world champion Jan Frodeno's final race wasn't exactly a storybook ending, but he explains to Triathlete why quitting wasn't an option.
Two-time Ironman World Champion talks to Triathlete about his day, how his patience paid off, and more.
Immediately after his podium finish, Ditlev talks about the super-technical new bike course at the Ironman World Championship in Nice and more.
In his first interview, just moments after becoming the first French Ironman World Champion, Laidlow speaks from the heart.
In the first-ever Ironman World Championship held outside of the United States, 24-year-old Frenchman Sam Laidlow took the win on home soil, clocking an 8:06:22 in Nice, France to take his first world title and became the first French athlete to wear the crown.
Feast upon the data and analysis behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and more in the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship bike count.
We found gear ranging from the obscenely expensive new $24,000 BMC to a new pair of budget wheels from DT Swiss—and much more in between.
With only a few training sessions to go before race day, we head to the shores in Nice, France, to take a look at the swim course and talk to age group athletes preparing for Ironman World Championships.
"It's bittersweet...but it's also kind of a relief. I don't have to do another one. There's a lot of mental pressure and stress on it to just come and do it again. And if it were going to be held like the first one - no big deal, just a bunch of guys getting together - I’d do it, no problem."
Join athletes adapting to the Niçois way as they preview the swim, bike, and run courses, participate in the Parade of Nations, and soak up all that the Côte d'Azur has to offer.
We've compiled an updated list of starters and race numbers for the 2023 Ironman World Championship men's race, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.
"I think it a brings an element of fun and adrenaline that's not common in Ironman racing, per se. It's a course that probably wouldn't have passed health and safety standards in America simply because the turns are a little bit steep." - Jan Frodeno on the Ironman World Championship course in Nice
2,000+ age-groupers, 43 pros, 17 hours, and 1 epic challenge - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 men's Ironman World Championship event in Nice, France.
An all-new Ironman World Championship course in Nice, France means all-new race dynamics. How will it play out in the men's race this weekend? Thorsten Radde looks into his crystal ball.
A data scientist digs into the 2023 Ironman World Championship men's age-group qualification numbers and finds the surprising answer.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Ironman World Championships men’s event in Nice.