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Challenge Fortaleza is a relaxed, affordable beach town set in a water sports heaven - perfect for mixing family time with triathlon adventures.

In an era where everyone's a self-proclaimed expert, it's easier than ever to be misled by shoddy science. A professional skeptic (yes, that's a thing) shares how to spot scams and snake oil backed by "studies."

Find your training zones and better understand your body's capacity by completing an at-home lactate threshold test.

A new host city for 70.3 worlds, the end of a popular U.S. Ironman, Jan Frodeno’s foray into ultrarunning, and more - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport this month.

“The threat to me was: ‘If you don’t shut up, we’ll go public about you.’ It has led me to believe and witness that there is a mafia-like culture within World Triathlon, and it has to stop.”

The XTERRA World Cup and World Championship was the main event this weekend. WTCS Weihai, Ironman Chattanooga, and Ironman 70.3 Augusta also offered great racing to watch.

With various reports over the years of “large marine life,” writer Tim Heming asks experts to set the record straight on the risks of sharks in triathlon (and at the Ironman World Championship).

It’s a mad, mad world out there for cyclists - but it’s possible to find safe bike routes without cars. Triathlete’s editors and contributors share where they ride without fear.

We take a look at Knibb’s journey from clip-ons to cutting-edge aero.

Did penalties unduly shift the momentum during Spain T100? And who had arguably one of the best performances of the day...to finish in third? Laura Siddall offers her insights.

Prepare to watch the XTERRA World Championship livestream September 25-27 by getting to know the main men's and women's contenders.

A new study shows triathletes who identify most with perfectionism are also more likely to become physically injured. Mental health researcher Jill Colangelo explains why this news should shock no one.

Joy, pain, satisfaction, relief - Triathlete staff photographer Brad Kaminski captured it all on the faces of Ironman world championship finishers at the 2025 men's race in Nice, France.

We’ll be back in Nice for the 70.3 championships and regular-season racing, but will triathletes and triathlon fans miss the split-worlds solution on the French Riviera?

Almost 25% of the men’s pro field didn’t finish the race at the 2025 Ironman World Championship. Here’s what happened to the likes of Magnus Ditlev, Daniel Baekkegard, Antonio Benito Lopez, Kieran Lindars, and more.

The sixth race of the T100 Tour is set in Oropesa, Spain. With just two more races before the Grand Final, athletes will be looking to solidify their standings.

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the 10 fastest cyclists in the men's pro race at the 2025 Ironman World Championships in Nice, France.

The men's 2025 Ironman World Championship in Nice absolutely lived up to the hype. Check out the moments that mattered with original photography from Brad Kaminski.

The podium you saw this weekend at the men's 2025 Ironman World Championship in Nice is likely the podium for the Ironman Pro Series. Here's why.

We ask: What if the Norwegian Method is as simple as training (and racing) with your friends?

Norway's Gustav Iden talks about being strong enough to race the way he wants to (again), his special training environment, and the consequences of going out at 5:29/mi. pace at the 2025 Ironman World Championship.

Three-time Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange shares how getting sick on Monday impacted his race, plus why he's so happy for second-place Gustav Iden.

It's the Norwegians' world. We're just living in it.

The 28-year-old Norwegian knew his teammates Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt would be his biggest competition. Turns out, they were also his biggest strength.

It's a sub-8-hour podium in Nice, France, as Stornes wins on debut at one of the most stacked Ironman World Championship men’s fields in history.

More than 2,500 of the fastest men in the world at the full distance will race tomorrow in Nice. Members of the triathlon industry count the bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear they used to get to the start line of the 2025 Ironman World Championship.

From little-known brands to drool-worthy custom designs, today's age-group bike check-in offered a feast for the eyes.

We sat down with DeRue in Nice, France, a few days before the 2025 men’s Ironman World Championship to find out what he’s learned in his tenure to date, how he’ll (actually) put athletes first, and where they're looking to place new races.

Triathlon, but make it French: Triathlete staff photographer Brad Kaminski captured triathletes putting the finishing touches on their prep for the 2025 Men’s Ironman World Championship.

Bob Babbitt remembers the trailblazing former Ironman owner who took a fringe event into the mainstream, forever altering the course of triathlon.

Thorsten Radde mixes history, data, and dynamics to help you watch the 2025 Ironman World Championship men's race like a pro.

A father-son pact got them to race day. But their journey to the start line started six years prior.

Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at the men’s 2025 Ironman World Championship in Nice.

Triathlete's editors are on the ground in Nice, France, bringing you live, behind-the-scenes coverage you can't find anywhere else. From pro and age-grouper interviews to pro bikes and gear, check back often on our live blog for the latest.

Bob Babbitt sits down with athletes as they prepare for competition.

Collegiate club triathlon can be a wild, life-changing ride. Our expert coaches share the whys and hows of joining up with your school’s triathlon team.

The “hogge” approach to triathlon training, spurred by curiosity and experimentation (that sometimes leads to destruction), could pay off for the Danish triathlete in a big way in this year’s world championship race.

Riding a 191-mile route around another country is just another training day for Cam Wurf as the Aussie gears up for the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Nice.

Can an athlete win a middle distance one day and a sprint the next? That's what the back-to-back T100 and WTCS races aimed to answer.

Traveling to North America’s largest triathlon with nothing but a backpack to discover a unique triathlon wave that could, in fact, be genius.

The French Riviera is the fifth race in the T100 Series and the race to Qatar. Here's a look at the top competitors and their winning odds.

A 17-year-old podiums, home country wins, and the first male qualifiers for the 2026 one-day Kona Ironman World Championship earn their spots in Switzerland.

Terry and Joy VanderWert used triathlon to gain a new perspective on the country.

As marathon times continue to plummet in iron-distance racing, we analyze the recent leap in performances and ask: Why now?

The Ironman Pro Series goes to Austria August 31 - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

50 athlete-moms, including five triathletes, will receive $2,000 grants for “childcare so they can get out there.” One recipient, Sierra Winters, shares why it matters.

Plus, when will the current records be broken?

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall recounts last weekend's competition across Ironman, XTERRA, Embrunman, and more.

Ironman has officially released the 2025 Ironman World Championship start list. Here's who is on it (and who isn't).

The women's 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona will feature three past champions, nine of the top 10 finishers from 2024, and the top 19 athletes in the Ironman Pro Series. In other words: it's gonna be one amazing race.

No gym, no pool, not even a patch of grass - triathlete Sarah Olson shares her experience living and training in one of the most remote and extreme places on Earth.

Add "water" to the long list of things to be worried about.

Surprise winners were a common thread this weekend, both at London T100 and XTERRA Czech Republic.

"Early on, whenever I asked for anything in Boston, the first response was a ‘no,’ then ‘[expletive] you,’ then ‘go [expletive] yourself.’"

We stepped into the broadcast booth at the T100 San Francisco event in May to see how the sausage is made. The entire operation was mind blowing.

Walking away from a triathlon goal isn’t a failure, says coach Julie Dunkle. In fact, it’s a sign of a smart athlete.

Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde analyzes the super-deep 2025 London T100 field and predicts the most likely winners at the event on Aug. 9.

Julie Derron is poised to make her mark at the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona, following in the footsteps of successful Swiss triathletes like Natascha Badmann and Daniela Ryf.

You don’t know what you don’t know. So how can you be sure your bike mechanic is qualified for the work and not upselling you?

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down the various pro triathlon series and who is performing and underperforming this season as world championships loom.

Exciting new research at the molecular level could one day yield a precise individualized prescription for your perfect training regimen. Elaine K. Howley dives into the fascinating field of omics.

New races hit the Ironman and PTO circuit, familiar faces establish programs to help the next generation of triathletes, and a major tri gear recall - catch up on what you missed in multisport this month.

Don't skip swimming due to headaches. Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff helps triathletes get to cause of swimming headaches to prevent and treat them.

Feeling all the feels at the end of your race? There’s a reason for that.

Exclusive: Triathlete speaks to both sides of the contentious legal proceedings surrounding last year's World Triathlon elections, in which one former board member accused another of influencing the outcome.

Norway’s latest triathlon star didn’t set out to conquer long-course triathlon, but that’s exactly what she’s doing. Could she follow in the footsteps of Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden and pick up a win in Kona?

“Most advice around burnout emphasizes rest and time away from your sport. While mileage may be a contributing factor, burnout isn’t solely about doing too much.”

Laura Siddall details the controversial Lisa Perterer drafting penalty at Lake Placid and the competition at World Triathlon Para Series in Montreal.

Understanding the motivations of triathletes is key for achieving multisport goals.

A physical therapist prescribes four nerve flossing moves to bring relief to your neck and shoulders after a long ride.

“Rest is not a reward for going extreme, nor is it a sign of weakness. Rather, it is the chance for the body to recover, to rebuild, and restore.”

Ironman Lake Placid is one of the last opportunities to qualify for the 2025 Ironman World Championships. Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde details who has the best chance at winning and who could punch a last-minute ticket to Nice and Kona.

Long daylight hours, high temperatures, and intense training cycles can turn summer nights into a restless mess for triathletes. Here's why your sleep suffers - and how to fix it.

This weekend wasn’t an especially flashy race weekend, but it did shake up the women’s Ironman Pro Series points and involve an impressive win by 37 minutes.

You may not want to sit around marinating in your sweaty bibs during a post-ride coffee, dermatologists warn.

92% of triathletes say they want to do the sport for life - so why does triathlon have a retention problem?

At Ironman Lake Placid several pros are looking at one of their last chances to qualify for the world championships in Kona (women) and Nice (men).

From the straight-shooting to the profound, these soundbites from the multisport world had triathletes thinking and talking.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down the competition, including the rookies who rounded out the podium.

The Ironman Pro Series heads to Wales for the first time - here’s who (and how) to watch the action on the free Ironman 70.3 Swansea livestream.

Confused by Ironman’s new Kona and 70.3 Worlds qualifying system? Read up before it kicks off July 6.

Challenge Roth has a history as a world-record course. Here's how the competition looks for the fast race in Germany.

Professional triathlon competition ranged from long-course to WTCS this weekend. Here's all the action you missed.

Plus, what this means for amateur triathletes racing Ironman, World Triathlon, PTO, and more.

Some may feel that our sport is taking some first steps toward true inclusion, but critics agree the solution isn't as simple as it seems, and triathlon may have a long way to go—we look at what's changed in 2025 (and what really hasn't).

“It’s definitely more complex than a one-day triathlon, but the trade-off is worth it. People walk away saying, ‘I feel better after this weekend.’ And that’s the goal.”

With a battle of the world champions heating up in Germany, Trirating expert Thorsten Radde outlines the favorites at Ironman Frankfurt on June 29.

Triathlete's 2025 Community Survey results are in. We found more athletes are traveling, but going on fewer trips than in 2024. See how your travel dreams stack up to the average athlete.

Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a potentially dangerous condition brought on by overtraining. Learn the signs and prevention methods from an ER doctor.