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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.

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.

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.

"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."

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.

Plus, Gwen Jorgensen is back on top with a win at World Triathlon Cup Valencia, big wins from Nikki Bartlett and Frederic Funk, and more from the weekend of triathlon action.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of August 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

We speak to the youngest-ever Ironman 70.3 world champion about his underdog win, how German group dynamics helped him on the course, and comparisons to Jan Frodeno.

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in the women's and men's pro races at the 2023 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

Super League London brought the fireworks in its 2023 championship series debut, Challenge Davos featured a middle-distance Swiss Alps showdown, and an unreal sufferfest at XTERRA Beaver Creek brought a few familiar faces out to play (and win).

The 22-year-old German burst onto the world stage, taking the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland.

Just a week after securing her spot on her second Olympic team and two weeks after winning the PTO U.S. Open, 25 year-old Taylor Knibb executed perfect race strategy to win her second Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

6,000 athletes, 1,500 volunteers, and a whole lot of excitement - take a look at the numbers behind this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

With the men’s Ironman World Championships just around the corner, the podium in Lahti, Finland, has the possibility to feature a few new names. We dig into the depth charts of the 70.3 World Championships men’s field.

As the birthplace of XTERRA triathlon, Maui has a special place in the hearts of many triathletes. As the island reels from a devastating wildfire, here's how you can help.

James Whelan (AKA "The Armed Cyclist") is making the rounds for packing heat on two wheels. But is carrying a gun for safety on a bike ride or run really such a good idea?

With a super deep field and packed recent race schedules for the favorites, our guide breaks down the Lahti course, predicts how the race could play out, and looks at who has raced what and when.

Travis Mundell recaps a wild weekend of racing that includes the Paris Test Event, PTO Asian Open, XTERRA Germany, and the final qualifying races for the 2023 women's Ironman World Championship.

We've compiled an updated start list for the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.

A world-class field of triathletes will battle it out over 100K of fast and furious swim-bike-run this weekend. Here's how to catch all the action on the free PTO Asian Open livestream.

The PTO announced today that it will partner with World Triathlon to deliver an international non-draft sister series to the existing draft-legal World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS).

With a mix of world champions and pros looking to make a big move in the world rankings, the Asian Open could see plenty of surprises. Check out who to watch.

Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt are back to defend their Ironman 70.3 World Championship titles - but they'll have to fight off deep fields to keep their crowns.

As one of only three active “WTCS moms,” Zaferes’ 13-month-old son has seen eight countries and a host of helpful caretakers as she chases her third Olympic team.

Multisport events across the country rely on volunteers to operate, but not only are volunteers not always free, they're also becoming an endangered species. What happens when the helpers stop showing up?

What do winners of the Defender Service Awards have in common? They make the world a better place, and now Land Rover is helping them do it.

Plus, the inaugural Challenge London, Ironman 70.3 European Championships, and Sebastian Kienle takes on Norseman.

From the youngest-ever pro (15 years old!) at Super League to 105 Ironmans in 105 days, this season has been full of compelling storylines from pros and age-groupers alike.

A world-class field of triathletes will battle it out over 100K of fast and furious swim-bike-run this weekend. Here's how to catch all the action on the free PTO U.S. Open livestream.

Whether you believe Smith is your white knight or an Illuminati false flag, we’ve got 8 multisport facts about the special counsel to help fuel either your righteousness or rage.

Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde breaks down the latest PTO rankings, from the fast movers and dominators to the athletes under pressure to deliver big results.

Once again, the PTO Tour has attracted a deep, world-class field of professional triathletes. Thorsten Radde breaks down the 2023 PTO U.S. Open start lists with triathlon stats and analysis you won't find anywhere else.

How a zipper led to a podium shakeup at 70.3 Maine, plus is there anything the French can't win these days?

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of July 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

Catch all the action on the Ironman 70.3 Maine livestream this Sunday, July 30.

It was a coast-to-coast weekend of tri with big races at Ironman Lake Placid and 70.3 Oregon.

A recent positive test at the top of pro triathlon has raised the question: How hard would it be to cheat in tri? The answer may surprise you.

"If any sport is arguing that they don’t have any doping problem, they are fooling themselves."

Very few professional triathletes have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Does that mean it's not a problem in the sport, or does it mean the problems are in the way we look for it?

Banned for five years on two doping charges, two weeks apart, pro triathlete Andrea Pizzeghella shares his experience of being found guilty of taking a drug not fit for humans.

Plus, British tri dominates at World Triathlon Para Series Swansea.

Recent studies suggest that water at many U.S. beaches is full of feces and too dirty for safe swimming. Is that really true? Plus, how to know if your beach is safe.

With a change of leadership on the horizon at Ironman, we look back at some of the most important shakeups at the top of the sport—and break down the aftermath.

Jan Van Berkel wanted a storybook ending to his career, and he got one. But first, he had to beat a guy riding his girlfriend's bike. Plus, we recap the action at the World Triathlon Para Series Montreal.

Lance Armstrong, rolling swim starts, doping, and the Kona/Nice conundrum - the outgoing Ironman CEO holds nothing back in this wide-ranging conversation about his 12-year tenure.

After 12 years at the helm of Ironman, Andrew Messick will retire, making way for a new CEO.

June 2023 was a month of moving and shaking on the pro triathlon scene and the PTO rankings. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde explains who's rising up and who's at risk.

Three months after a failed surgery and three days after the arrival of a new baby, the recently-crowned Ironman Coeur d’Alene champ proved he knows how to roll with the punches.

Plus, how a road bike may have helped Ashleigh Gentle avoid a run battle with Emma Pallant-Browne at 70.3 Andorra, and Leon Chevalier engineers a near-perfect race at Les Sables.

We round up all of the most important triathlon news of the month, plus a hot take on what we can learn about safety from two very different races in June.

Maybe you didn't expect Ben Kanute to pull off a 7:37:01 in only his second attempt at the full Iron distance. But the newly-crowned "Fastest American" and his coach, Jim Vance, absolutely did.

Game recognize game as Chrissie Wellington celebrates Daniela Ryf's record-breaking performance at Challenge Roth.

Plus, tri gets a stage at Olympic Esports Week, bringing it one step closer to potential inclusion in future Games.

History was made in Germany as Daniela Ryf and Magnus Ditlev clocked the fastest times ever recorded in an iron-distance race.

Get smiling - Michelle Vesterby returns to the race course this weekend! Here's how to watch all the action on the 70.3 Elsinore livestream this Sunday, June 18.

In this exclusive first look at the Ironman World Championship course in Nice, Triathlete shares maps and details on the course for athletes and fans.

Insider information on the Nice course, getting the stamp of approval from legends like Mark Allen, and whether the two-location format is here to stay - the RDs of the World Championship event in Nice tell all.

Cam Wurf finally punched his ticket to Nice, but if last weekend's performances are any indication, he's going to face a lot of competition (looking at you, Braden Currie).

With a world-record course and a world-class pro field, the stage is set for a big (maybe even record-breaking?) day at Challenge Roth. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde analyzes the super-deep men's and women's fields for the big show in Germany.

Winners of the Defender Service Awards save bears, train service dogs, feed people in need, and more. Meet last year’s honorees—and learn how to enter the 2023 contest now!

Three countries, one epic race. Here's how to watch all the action on the 70.3 Luxembourg livestream this Sunday, June 18.