Can Gustav Iden survive the "Group of Death"? Will Gina Sereno and Chase McQueen pull off a couples' championship? Tune in to the blockbuster finale of the Super League Arena Games Series this weekend to find out.
As it almost always does, Oceanside lived up to the hype as the biggest race of the spring.
If Saturday's race was any indication, we're in for an amazing season of professional triathlon.
The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.
In an exclusive interview, we caught up with Kat Matthews in Boulder, Colorado to find out about her post-collision rehabilitation, big sponsorship changes, and why racing in SoCal is more than just a stopover on her planned return to the pinnacle of the sport.
While triathlete moms relish in recent maternity leave and pregnancy clauses, they say more can be done.
WTCS world champion Leo Bergere is plotting a smash-and-grab win at 70.3 Oceanside before returning to the day job of his Olympic quest.
The unofficial start to the North American professional triathlon season isn’t until next weekend at 70.3 Oceanside, but there was still plenty of action on the other side of the globe. Brad Culp recaps the New Plymouth World Cup, Hell of the West, and 70.3s in Geelong and Davao.
Stingrays, seal bites, and bears - oh, my! We look back on six times animal encounters wreaked havoc during triathlon races.
Ukrainian triathlete Vitalii Vorontsov used to want to compete at the international level to prove his strength to himself. Now, it’s for the eyes of the world.
Columnist Brad Culp recaps a weekend of racing that included Anne Haug’s 1:16 run split at Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote, back-to-back wins from Lucy Byram, and a dominant performance from Team USA in paratri.
Though the heyday of women’s-only events may have come and gone, there’s a resurgence of female events on the horizon. But why?
The "run until" trend on TikTok is a new take on the fartlek - and it might just be the workout refresh you need.
The latest in the Gustav Iden Shoe Saga exonerates the On CloudTRI1 shoes used in Abu Dhabi - but opens up even more questions.
You think you know who owns Ironman, the PTO, or even your local race, but you have no idea. Tim Heming reports on how the money flows through swim-bike-run.
Columnist Brad Culp recaps what you couldn’t watch at Clash Miami, and what you probably didn’t watch at round two of the Super League Arena Games in Switzerland.
Our young sport has a long record of women at the top.
It's only March and already controversy reigns supreme in the world of pro triathlon with an equipment protest at WTS Abu Dhabi, an after-the-fact DQ and podium shake up at Ironman South Africa, and a relatively drama-free day of racing at Ironman New Zealand.
Triathlete’s guide to all of this year’s most exciting races—and how to stream them.
Full schedule of 13 races, including the world championships, announced. Catch the full free 70.3 livestreams on Outside Watch.
The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.
It finally feels like the 2023 triathlon season is officially underway, and if last weekend's races are any indication, professional tri is in a pretty good place.
How do you broaden the sport of triathlon? For Bertrand Newson and Matt Fitzgerald the answer was clear: Start by seeding diverse coaching businesses.
It depends on your definition of "easy."
Three-time XTERRA world champion and two-time ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion Lesley Paterson just won a BAFTA Award for her screenplay of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Up next: The Oscars.
Jan Frodeno is back - and we might finally see him toe the line against the Norwegians.
In a surprise announcement last week, Ironman added a new Open category and aligned with World Triathlon’s policy on transgender triathletes in the hopes of addressing issues surrounding gender and racing.
The Professional Triathletes Organization has released an update to their much-maligned pro ranking system. The result is...complicated.
Professional-runner-turned-triathlete Colleen Quigley succeeded in earning her tri pro card by breaking the tape at the Tritonman draft-legal triathlon in San Diego. We speak to the newly-minted elite license holder about her race.
A short-course star shines in his first try at the 70.3 distance at home. Plus: Place your bets now for Challenge Roth and Lionel's Super League debut.
Which is a better prize: The Lombardi Trophy or a Kona finisher medal? Only Hines Ward knows for sure.
One unconventional study examined the correlation between cardiac events and elite athletes across multiple sports. The results? Triathletes and cyclists have the highest rate.
Looking to race at the Ironman World Championships without taking the standard qualifying route? The rules for Ironman's Legacy program will be changing next year.
The steeplechase specialist and world record holder took up triathlon training for fun. Now she's shooting for her pro card.
With roughly $15M of prize money floating around in our sport last season, we break down the pro triathletes who made the most cash.
The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.
One Wisconsinite makes a (cheese-topped, midwestern-accented) pitch for why Milwaukee is Tri Town USA.
Activity-tracking behemoth clarifies pricing policy after chorus of criticism regarding supposed lack of transparency.
After a year of stops and starts since RaceRanger was first announced, the revolutionary anti-drafting devices got its first live trial in New Zealand. Here’s how it went.
Look, no one can really replace the "Voice of Ironman." But what if one of these voices called you across the finish line instead?
A new generation is hooked on gaming like never before, and with events like the Arena Games, the UCI esports world championship, and more, experts are hoping that the blend of VR and IRL will power up triathlon.
Strava cites 'new features and market conditions' after backlash for increased fees.
Will a women-only Kona be a success? What can we expect from the likes of Gustav Iden or Gwen Jorgensen? And will anyone give a flying fender about the Collins Cup?
Did Ironman shoot itself in the foot by moving to a two-day, two-location format for its world championship event? Columnist Brad Culp looks at the implications of the Kona-Nice split.
Through 2026, the men's and women's world championship races will happen on separate days and separate (but slightly familiar) locations.
Measuring body fat was once a common performance strategy, but for college athletes it can do more harm than good. What can we learn?
Tragic events at a recent NFL football game has athletes of all kinds asking: Are we at risk?
Want to look like a triathlon clairvoyant? Bet on these emerging pros set to have a big year in 2023.
What a year! Look back - and get excited for what's ahead - with these photos from a triathlon season for the record books.
We dare you not to hear the cheers as you scroll through this gallery of the best spectator images from the 2022 triathlon season.
We asked our expert tri data scientist to dig into the results of our sport's wealthiest 1%.
The stories you were reading and sharing most in 2022 feature fast bikes, 70.3 training, brain-eating amoeba, and much more.
What a year! From thrilling throwdowns to shocking splits, there was no shortage of triathlon news to keep us talking.
With the end of 2022 fast approaching, we take stock of the legends who've moved on from the sport in the last two years.
More than 100,000 triathletes made it down the chute at Ironman 70.3 races in 2022. Which races were the fastest and slowest? Data scientist Alfredo Molina dives in for an analysis of finishing times.
The numbers are crunched, and the results are in. Data scientist Alfredo Molinas takes a look at the fastest and slowest Ironman races in 2022
This season was notable, as it was the first full return to racing since the pandemic began. As such, a host of new pros rose to the surface. Check out our exhaustive, expert list on the top pros and their performances in 2022.
Was 2022 the greatest year in the history of professional triathlon? Columnist Brad Culp recaps the highlights of the season.
Now that women’s draft-legal triathlon is getting the official nod from the NCAA, it leaves collegiate paratriathletes to fend for themselves in a grey area somewhere between club and varsity.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
Gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen has unfinished business in triathlon: racing the Olympics in the Mixed Relay event. Learn what she dreaded about the sport when she left five years ago, why the "soft announcement," and her relationship with coach Jamie Turner.
Jorgensen—who switched to running in fall of 2017—announced today that she'll be shooting for a spot on the USA's mixed triathlon team relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the 2016 gold medalist faces a surprisingly uphill battle. Read why.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
Not only did the Canadian race a bi-coastal double header, but he took down some top names in the process. Read the story behind his December adventure.
From the low desert of California, to the the World Center of [car] Racing and the far-Western reaches of Australia, there was a lot going on last weekend. Columnist Brad Culp recaps.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
We sit down with Andrew Messick to get the inside insight on what went wrong in Kona this year, the reasoning behind “half announcements,” why the split world championship location could be a good thing, and more.
Lionel Sanders, Paula Findlay, Sam Long, Tamara Jewett, Jackson Laundry - there's no shortage of star power at this weekend's Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells. Tune in to the free livestream on Outside Watch this Sunday, December 4.
Facing local community pressure, Ironman announced that men's field would no longer be racing at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2023.
The largest active volcano on earth, located less than 30 miles from the start of the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, erupted Sunday with waves of lava, sending an outpouring of ash 100 to 200 feet into the air.
The racing in Abu Dhabi was even more exciting than the FIFA soccer being played 300 miles away in Doha. Nearly 1,500 miles away in Israel, Patrick Lange had the entire running and triathlon world wondering if the shoes are getting too damn fast.
Plus, American Grace Norman wrapped up an undefeated season with her third world title; paratriathlon made its Championship Finals debut, and more from Abu Dhabi.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
On your mark, get set, shop! Use our guide to savings with these 2022 Black Friday deals of the swimming, cycling, and running variety.
Sarah True and Joe Skipper burned down the course at Ironman Arizona, while the heat proved to be a formidable foe at Ironman Cozumel. Brad Culp recaps the weekend of racing.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
From local race director to USAT's first-ever female CEO, Victoria Brumfield has worked at every level of triathlon. We talked with the trailblazer about what's ahead for the organization and the sport.
As "The Voice of Ironman" prepares to call his final Ironman races, Mike Reilly looks back at the best job in the world: welcoming more than 350,000 triathletes across the finish line after 140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run.
Arizona State, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and North Central College closed out the season with NCAA titles at the 2022 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
The longest World Triathlon season in world history made its penultimate stop in Bermuda; South Africa has a new 70.3, and we take a quick race-cation to Cabo.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
After announcing that this year's Ironman World Championship race was her last, the fan favorite wasted no time making her mark on the ultrarunning scene, placing fifth at the Javelina Jundred 100-mile trail race last weekend.
Taylor Knibb is a goblin on two wheels, and Ben Kanute’s bag of tricks can’t match Kristian Blummenfelt - the masterful performances in St. George were a treat. Plus, the Super League season wrapped in Saudi Arabia. (Yes, that Saudi Arabia.)
In a 70.3 World Championships for the ages, over 6,000 age-group athletes from 104 countries, regions, and territories took Ironman's "Land of Endurance" in St. George.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
Thrilling racing + breathtaking scenery = Epic race shots from the 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah.
Sam Long and India Lee focused their seasons on the 70.3 World Championships, only to see their hopes destroyed by penalties. Is it time to change the way races are officiated?
A relentlessly close swim, a controversial penalty, and a run battle for the ages - the pro men's race at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was a high-stakes, high-drama affair that had viewers on the edge of their seats from the very start to the very finish.
And she's only 24 years old.