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European Ironman champions crowned, not-Super League Super League-like World Triathlon races, and Alcatraz winners bode well for their futures.

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

This club wants you to Forget Everything And Run.

The type of heart attack is colloquially known as "the widowmaker"—but the Kona runner-up says he's doing better now.

As if tri wasn’t hard enough, pros say these five events are well known for their exceptionally brutal run courses.

With the team captains’ picks announced this morning, a few interesting and unexpected short-course faces will enter the long-course fray.

The host of the 2028 Olympics is known for its traffic and sprawl, but there's plenty of swim, bike, run, and fun in the City of Angels.

Collins Cup auto-qualification is over. Who got a spot and who made a case for Captain's Pick?

According to pros, these bike courses are some of the most grueling on the race circuit. Read on to see if your arch nemesis ride made the cut.

Kaukauna High School's Breaking Boundaries uses triathlon as a model for understanding and acceptance for all student-athletes.

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

Kona invitations were extended to both the women's and men's gold medalists—we break down what that means for a busy fall of racing.

If you're surprised by the recent dominance of Norwegian triathletes, you haven't been paying attention.

Swirling currents, ice-cream headaches, and even salt-plus-freshwater combos—we asked the pros to rank the toughest swims in the triathlon world.

Reporters Brett Larner and Mika Tokairin give us the inside scoop from Tokyo.

U.S. and France turn themselves inside out to claim silver and bronze in the exciting first-ever Olympic triathlon mixed relay — we've got the results and how it all played out.

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

Join us for this fun and social training ride!

This past week, the Bermudian made history with the first gold medal ever for her country—but it wasn't the first time she's made triathlon history.

In many ways, the men’s Olympic tri event was the version of triathlon we all experience—messy, unpredictable, discouraging, but still sometimes inspiring.

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

American triathlete Tim O'Donnell burst onto the long-course racing scene after a top-10 finish in Kona in 2012. We take a behind-the-scenes look at a unique photo that sums up his breakout year in 2013.

His 1:39:50 for a draft-legal Olympic-distance still stands today.

Break out of your tri bubble with the first-ever age-group mixed relay world championships, hosted in a beautiful Bermudan beach setting.

Both Sanders and Frodeno were on world record pace for the iron-distance well into the run.

Training buddies Angi Klick and Sarah Hays are #friendgoals.

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

Enjoy the Games this summer, but remember when to hold your tongue.

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

Rebeccah Wassner was the first New Yorker to win the race and the first woman to win three times—including a one-two finish with her twin sister. This year, she'll head back to the start line for an emotional return.

The 2:40/2:55 run split plateaus could become a thing of the past. Maybe.

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

Come ride with the 11-time Ironman champ!

As Pride Month draws to a close, we spoke to a number of LGBTQ+ athletes about their journey and why they feel it’s important to be public about something—their sexuality—many consider to be private.

Lionel Sanders’ falters in Idaho as Sam Long takes his second Ironman win; Lucy Charles-Barclay continues her dominance across every distance.

A husband/mechanic shares what his wife went through to get 5th at U.S. Cycling TT Nationals.

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

A look back at how a display of sportsmanship between two countrywomen roiled triathlon’s rulebooks.

After the death of his sister in January, the ex-NCAA runner quit his job to become a triathlete. It won't be easy—but Ari Klau is showing viewers every step of his tri transformation.

We're hiring a digital editor.

Each of these five athletes deserves to be on our September/October cover—but we can only pick one, and we need your help!

An in-depth look at the long-lasting impact triathlon's footprints can have on the host city.

The iconic Californian race has new owners and is ready to celebrate.

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

Plus, a full dissection of the Olympics announcements—and what's to come.

You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club.

Building a nationwide network for LGBTQ+ runners.

James Lawrence talks about his preparation, managing the pain (and subsequent blackouts), and adding an additional day after completing the first 100.

Creating a cycling community where people can simply be themselves.

In Trinidad and Tobago, triathlon’s future is female, thanks to this club.

Check out Sarah Wassner Flynn's author page.

Keith Perry went from struggling to walk down the block to completing Ironman 70.3 St. George.

After nearly three years away from iron-distance racing, one of the toughest competitors in long-course smashed the Ironman Western Australia course record. We look at the story behind the iconic shot.

It's our Age-Group Special.

The pro triathlete gives us the insider info on the epic gravel race.

Building a better cycling community.

Providing resources and action to support trans athletes.

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

Fifteen-year-old Kate Kinard is looking to earn the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for bringing a youth triathlon program to the military base where she currently resides in South Korea.

The event raises money for the Trevor Project, which provides resources to the LGBTQ+ community.

And everything about the final big Olympic qualifying race in Leeds this weekend.

Sick of following the black line? Tired of always smelling like chlorine? Dive into these open-water swimming spots—no flip turns necessary.

Every day in June we're highlighting organizations that advocate for greater outdoor access.

As triathletes, can we ever be at one with the water?

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

Tim Heming breaks down the new pro ranking system, the pros, the cons, and why you should care.

Could you beat this world-record time?

Plus, we dissect the weekend of Ironman championship racing and what's coming up in Olympic qualifying.

Come ride with the six-time Ironman world champ!

We tap two experts to debate the age-old question: “Who would win if…” This month we look at Kona record holders from different eras, American long-course stars, and an Olympic swimmer versus a Boston Marathon winner.

Autism is Sam Holness' superpower. And he hopes it will someday propel him to a pro triathlon career.

We dig into the science and numbers behind the audacious Sub7/Sub8 project.

And the final teams qualified for the relay in Tokyo.

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

The Unbreakables triathlon club is made up of members who found triathlon in the process of overcoming difficult obstacles.

As part of your membership, you get one free entry to an event each year. Make it our virtual 140.6-mile week-long challenge.

With a membership across all of our brands, you get access to the full multi-sport lifestyle.

Now he's won five Ironmans and recorded the fastest non-branded Iron-distance time.

An editor shares some of her favorite perks of the Outside+ membership.

Building a new NCAA sport isn’t easy—especially in the midst of COVID.

Watch Kate Leeming's expedition down the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.

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

Build a train-cation that will have you coming home with newfound fitness and a greater sense of outdoor adventure.

Brian Kozera
 credits exercise and triathlon training as key elements in his survival. Now he's raising money for a cause and spreading a spirit of optimism.

How do you balance postpartum stress with a return to high-level racing?

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

One college triathlete explains why he feels welcomed by his team—and why other athletes like him should be welcomed into the sport too.

With Lucy Charles-Barclay’s recent speedy swim, we look back at other pro triathletes who have slayed their speciality sport after taking up tri.

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