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Here are the people to keep your eye on in the coming year.

This week's multisport news roundup.

“If you can do this workout, then what else can you do? You can get your health back in order. You can go back to school and get that degree you always wanted. You can be who you always wanted to be. Go get it. Whatever it is, go get it.”

The strange origin story of how an unlikely race found an unlikely home—thanks to some of the biggest names in the sport.

Ironman pioneer John Collins found the place to put on the triathlon of his original dreams: in the geographical treasure cache of the storied waters and tropical rainforests of Portobelo, Panama.

What's next?

Dan Lorang is excited to see what the reigning 70.3 world champion can do in short- and long-course racing.

Your kid wants to try triathlon. Great! Now how do you find the right youth tri group for them?

Using an elite athlete’s body as inspiration for your own physique goals is not only superficial, but self-defeating.

Inspired by her previous club of multisport women, Michelle McGuinness was determined to bring that to her new town—with the guidance of the women who came before her.

All the news from around the multisport world this week.

With winter looming large throughout most of the northern hemisphere, it’s fun to fantasize about traveling to warm islands for a race (or, for any occasion, really). This week, we take you to the U.S. Virgin Islands, for a look back at the splashy start of one of the longest-running triathlons around.

Three triathletes share their weight loss journeys and the nutritional tools that helped them reach their goals.

The economics of triathlon are complicated—and the pandemic has thrown everything into flux.

"The man went under before he even passed the start line...I had just clanged the big cowbell for the start of the novice wave of the sprint race, sending hundreds of swimmers churning into the depths of Seneca Lake...He stepped from the shallows and immediately sank."

"I’m down more than 40 pounds and feel stronger every day. More importantly, I’m in a season of re-discovering myself."

The news from around the multisport world this week.

The offbeat way to log winter miles, meet people, and jumpstart your motivation to move.

Check out a free sampling of the top ten stories our members loved and read in 2021.

A lookback at the Mountain Man Triathlon, the wild winter endurance event that drew big names in the '80s and '90s. 

Endurance athletes may be at greater risk for alcohol use disorder. Why?

On the verge of burnout, Camille Baptiste found a new love for the sport by injecting life into her own local race scene.

The 2022 WADA prohibited list includes several changes to substances and treatments, including commonly-prescribed medications for asthma.

What a year! We take a look back at the most popular stories of 2021.

It turns out there will be some upsides to post-pandemic life after all—when we finally get there.

Yes, some Ironman and 70.3 courses are simply faster (or slower) due to the course itself. But that's not the whole story. Take a deep dive into the data from 2021 Ironman and 70.3 races.

After years of ignoring her ulcerative colitis diagnosis, Lee-Ann Watanabe (and her ostomy) now race to show how health and fitness comes in many forms.

The Chilean race will kick-off the 2022 season.

And he isn't slowing down.

Phil & Stef on what they want to see in the future of the sport.

And who didn't fare as well—and why.

While any physical activity has stress-relieving benefits, triathlon offers additional life skills.

Plus, $100,000 for youth programs and 2022 winter tri world champs. The news from around the multisport world this week.

She’s had one of the biggest breakthrough years we’ve seen from an athlete for some time, but how did she do it? Taylor Knibb’s coach Ian O’Brien lifts the lid on the training, mindset, and tactics they used to crack a stellar season.

Three-time world champion Karen Smyers reflects on the wackiest race of her career: An indoor super-sprint tri in Paris.

In this special pop-up podcast, Crowie join our hosts Stef & Phil for an intro and breakdown of how the sport has changed.

The Pro Triathletes Organization has plans to expand (and expand) in 2022 and 2023. What does it mean for the sport?

Gretsch captured the world’s attention with her viral sprint finish in the Tokyo paratriathlon wheelchair event this year. But she’s not done yet.

The sanctions—which include fines and removal of Russian officials from executive boards—will last one year.

Columnist Brad Culp recaps the tri moments that had us all talking in 2021.

The news from around the multisport world this week.

In just one year, this Facebook group for women on bikes has gained more than 1,300 members around the world.

As the weather gets cold, triathletes take their adventures indoors. Get inspired with these impressive tris.

This Utah mountain town is a popular winter getaway spot, but a dream triathlon destination year-round.

A debate over if the athlete of the year has to be the best athlete...

The pandemic sports boom shows no sign of slowing, according to Strava's end of year report.

A number of race organizers are making a serious commitment to bring triathlon to the mainstream. Can it actually work?

The final weekend of the 2021 race season had big names and big wins. Read columnist Brad Culp's recap of the action.

Come Zwift with us on Tuesday, Dec. 7!

Some of the buzz from the multi-sport world this week.

From national team athlete to world-traveling photographer to talent development.

After an off-road multisport career that has spanned nearly two decades, XTERRA legend Josiah Middaugh is finally ready to transition away from racing.

It was the Olympic and now many-time world champ's first world title.

As we wrap up 2021, we look back at the spectacular stories and big breakthroughs that caught our attention in the triathlon world.

And who to watch at the annual Clash Daytona.

We asked you to share the stories of random acts of kindness—from spectators, strangers, or fellow competitors—that kept you going through race day.

Some of the buzzworthy news from around the world of tri this week.

These southwest desert destinations mix optimal training grounds with plenty of cushy amenities for post-workout pampering.

Plus, what counts as a world record and when should a course be modified for safety?

And Blummenfelt's coach says he could go even faster.

Check out Steve Frothingham's author page.

Really fast racing in Cozumel – but is Blummenfelt's performance a world record?

Plus: Rocky Harris to stay at helm of USAT until 2028, Trek releases new Speed Concept bike, and more in this roundup of tri news from the week.

The man behind the biggest triathlon in the world—and how he kept it going.

Remember the name Kira Gupta-Baltazar - you're going to hear it a lot over the next few years. Get to know the new NCAA Women’s Triathlon Champion and aspiring 2024 Olympian.

How do you tackle your first Ironman and then look to defend your Xterra world title?

The Paralympic bronze medalist has a goal of teaching more than 1 million people to swim each year.

For one man, triathlon offered a path for him to find his way from victim to survivor—and provided skills to help others in their own journeys.

Here are some tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

The idea of a bunch of average (or slightly-above-average) adults gathering for a triathlon camp used to seem like an oddity.

The announcement of new technology from Race Ranger could drastically reduce drafting and better punish offenders. But does tri even want to rehab its drafting addiction?

Plus, what does the exciting racing this past weekend mean for next year?

The new devices promise to not only weed out drafting cheaters, but also help triathletes prevent accidental infractions.

This weekend, from New York to Florida, it felt like a renewal, a reminder that we're doing these things for our own reasons. It's time to redefine success.

Lions, Tigers, Triathletes, Oh My! This race through Zoo Miami is one for the bucket list.

The case sparked widespread outrage.

Six takeaways from the panel on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the USAT Together We Thrive summit.

How many of these are you guilty of?

Columnist Brad Culp recaps a weekend of racing around the world.

Dr. Sydney Haggins shares her experience of training for and racing an Ironman while pregnant.

Here are some tri-related stories generating buzz over the past seven days.

A running club at a homeless shelter on L.A.'s Skid Row has given more than 500 members a new lease on life.

Although she was considered one of the best triathletes of all time and won Kona twice, Erin Baker's most epic win actually didn't come on the Big Island.

Efficiency and planning (and a little extra time during COVID to nail the learning curve) got this injured runner to overall triathlon titles.

Here's why (and how).