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Think Hawaii is all about maxing and relaxing? On Maui, there are plenty of ways to get a workout in before hitting the beach with fruity drinks.

What happens when you put two major races on one tiny island, all on the same day? Columnist Brad Culp breaks it down.

Struggling with a porn addiction, Scott West found health and happiness with a new challenge: swim, bike, and run,

We bring you this week’s tri-related news and notes from around the world.

All comebacks are impressive, but these three stand out as truly exceptional.

68% of Brazilian women have never practiced any sport. This triathlete is out to change that.

How the 5th-place finisher at 70.3 Worlds came back from shattering his scapula and almost quitting the sport.

What age-groupers and pros need to know about qualifying for Kona (and/or St. George).

Dreaming of where to tri next? These picturesque races offer a reason to gawk at the surroundings of the world's most scenic triathlons while you swim, bike, and run

After years of suffering from an "invisible disability," triathlon has helped Annie Brooks create a better life.

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

“We like to say we’re fun-loving triathletes who train, race and howl together."

After a second-place debut the year before the relative "unknown" in long-course won by a stunning 13 minutes.

A triathlete with cerebral palsy, Agar shows the power of living life one step at a time.

If a claim is too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s how to analyze bold promises like an expert.

The stories, legends, and ghosts of Kona are the soul of the Ironman World Championship. To move it would strip away the event’s essence.

Hosting the Ironman World Championships in Utah might threaten our triathlete sensibilities, but it'll make for new, exciting, and better racing.

"Like anyone that wants it badly enough, you don't find the time, you make the time,” he said of training while on tour.

We bring you this week’s tri-related news and notes from around the world.

Every year, Hollywood descends on the multisport scene to swim, bike, and/or run and raise money for a good cause. We look back at the celebs who tri’d. 

Triathlon knows it has a diversity problem—and there are already many people working hard to improve this. In this final part of our five-part mini-series, we hear from the CEO of Rsport.

We check in with the first Black female pro triathlete after her elite debut.

At age 52, Sister Madonna Buder entered her first triathlon. 40 years later, the "Iron Nun" is still going strong.

Gunning for a PR or trying to choose a first-time iron-distance event? We dug into the stats to find seven of the “easiest” Ironman courses that'll help.

Super League wasn't the only race over the weekend.

Short-course stars deliver some fast and furious racing at the fourth and final weekend of the Super League Triathlon Series.

Watching her son compete in his first triathlon reminded this mom of what's the best part of our sport.

After many years of campaigning, pro and age-group women alike are now celebrating this change.

All the (non-Kona) news from the triathlon world this week.

For the first time in its 40-year history, the Ironman World Championship race will move out of Hawaii—and expand.

Inspired as a kid by his now-teammates, Alex Yee can barely believe how he got here.

The world's best short-course athletes are getting ready to duke it out at the Super League finale.

The famous singer and dancer has been a long-time fan of the sport.

Triathlon has a diversity problem—but there are many people working hard within the endurance industry to improve this. In this penultimate part of our five-part mini-series, we hear from the head of DEI at Peloton.

Would you DNF to give aid to a fellow competitor?

Out of heartbreak and tragedy, Bowden has found healing and a new, healthier lifestyle.

We ran the numbers and asked the pros so you can find the easiest 70.3 races in your area. Behold our list of the half iron-distance races with some of the fastest routes to the finish line!

Triathletes took to social media to share their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about any potential changes.

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

A storm couldn't stop the dominating wins.

3,000 athletes will hit the start line of the 70.3 World Championships in St. George. Who are they?

CEO Andrew Messick says they're exploring all options—including hosting the 2022 race not on the Big Island.

Triathlon has a diversity problem—but there are many people working hard within the endurance industry to improve this. In this five-part mini-series, we’ll be talking with some of them.

Will she stick to long-course or move to short? And what does she expect from the World Champs this weekend? "For sure, it'll be a sufferfest."

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there.

Plus, our 70.3 Worlds preview.

But can he overcome the stress and travel of racing at St. George?

Here’s all you need to know about the weekend of pro tri racing.

Dr. Tiencia James finds balance as a ER physician, mom, and triathlete.

A look at some of the news we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

Triathlon is the perfect adaptive sport for athletes with disabilities.

Two former pro triathletes. One island off the coast of LA: Take a look at how swimming, biking, and running can be more than just racing.

Triathlon has a diversity problem—but there are many people working hard within the endurance industry to improve this. In this five-part mini-series, we’ll be talking with some of them.

Snyder, who is blind after an IED attack in Afghanistan, became the first American man to win gold in triathlon in either the Olympics or Paralympics.

At the 2013 Beijing International Triathlon, photographer Rocky Arroyo captured an award-winning, once-in-a-lifetime image of the two-time Olympian trying to escape from a young Spanish superstar on the bike.

Nicole Sin Quee is a mom, a teacher, a champion, a bad***, and the winner of the 2021 Reader Cover Contest.

50 pro women and 65 men are on the start lists for the 2021 70.3 World Championships.

Ryf, Haug, and Lange all won iron-distance races last weekend. That’s a great sign things are getting back to normal—at least for events that don’t take place in Hawaii.

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

Nine years ago, Ironman came to New York City for what was the world’s most expensive triathlon. Here’s a look back at this once-in-a-lifetime—and one-time—event.

Triathlon has a diversity problem—but there are many people working hard within the endurance industry to improve this. In this five-part mini-series, we’ll be talking with some of them.

We break down an exciting weekend of racing around the world.

Take a second to remember and appreciate who it’s turned you into.

Some of the tri-related stories generating buzz over the past week.

And Grace Norman adds a silver for the U.S. PTS5 women.

During and after the Collins Cup, triathlon Twitter morphed into a Taylor Knibb fan club, with everyone from age-groupers to pros taking note of the young athlete's dominance.

While Team Europe eventually took the inaugural trophy, Taylor Knibb and Jackie Hering led the U.S. to a surprising lead.

The record-setter led from the start to become the first American man to win triathlon gold in either the Olympics or Paralympics.

Allysa Seely and Hailey Danz kicked off the Paralympics in style.

Think T1 is already chaotic? Try doing a flying dismount without being able to see. We take a firsthand look at the unique complexities (and the importance) of paratriathlon transitions.

It's complicated.

The match-ups are out ahead of Saturday’s inaugural race in Samorin. We look at how they could shake out with the help of U.S. team captains Karen Smyers and Mark Allen.

Eight paratriathlon events will air across two days in Tokyo. Don't miss the action.

Plus, your inside scoop on the Collins Cup.

The two have learned from each other over the last year.

And Cam Wurf returns to triathlon in resounding fashion.

With thousands trying to flee the country as the Taliban seized control of the capital, a small group of female Afghan triathletes were able to make their way to safety.

How one weekend warrior balanced family obligations and training during the pandemic for his first triathlon.

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

A swim-bike-run across the globe, during a pandemic, takes a certain amount of adaptablity.

The 2021 championship race will take place on Feb. 5, 2022. The 2022 championship will still occur in October 2022.

Since the 1980s, paratriathletes have been battling it out at Ironman.

Because of COVID travel restrictions, nearly half the field was expected to be unable to attend in Utah next month.