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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.

Three Ironman World Champions and an all-star cast of men's pro triathlon will face off at Ironman Frankfurt in what could be the ultimate preview of this year's Ironman World Championship.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall analyzes a busy weekend of racing at Vancouver T100, Ironman Cairns, and two US 70.3 races.

Pro triathletes are finding success by increasingly “parting out” their training team with sport-specific experts. Tim Heming speaks to some of these specialists to understand why (and how it can go wrong).

Reporting nearly 35,000 attendees across four days of events, the Outside Festival hosted musicians, speakers, panels, and a national startup pitch competition.

The third race in the 2025 T100 Series is in Vancouver on June 14. Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde highlights the top pro athletes.

“I looked up at the boat for help, but people were still jumping.”

After clocking a record-breaking 8:03:13 at Ironman Hamburg, Laura Philipp sits down with Triathlete to discuss Kat Matthews' mind games, where she thinks she can improve, and whether she'll go sub-8 in Roth this year.

The Ironman Pro Series goes Down Under - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman Cairns here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

How much benefit could you get from an intensive week of swimming and relaxing in a far-flung destination?

We learned how much you’re (really) training, your favorite distances, and more in our massive community survey. Snoop on your fellow triathletes inside.

"I hope it shows other blind or disabled people that what seems impossible might just be within reach.”

Laura Siddall breaks down an exciting weekend of racing, including T100, Ironman, and the World Triathlon Championship Series.

We get a detailed glimpse at the interesting (and freshly delivered) Pinarello Bolide TR that last year's Singapore T100 winner Youri Keulen will ride at the 2025 San Fransisco T100 this weekend.

We take a look at the Scott Plasma RC that last year's 70.3 Ironman World Championship podium finisher Ashleigh Gentle will ride at the 2025 San Fransisco T100 tomorrow.

A shocking bike crash for Hayden Wilde, an epic Everest triathlon comes to a close, and the Midwestern triathlon race named the best in the USA - catch up on the triathlon news you may have missed this month.

Ironman Hamburg is the professional women's-only European Championship. See how the competition stacks up from Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde.

Last year's edition of the San Fransisco T100 ended up being one of the most exciting races of the season. Thorsten Radde explains why the 2025 version promises similar competitive matchups.

We've made a 2025 update to our exhaustive list of the greatest triathletes, spanning four decades of racing, an international roster of the best pro triathletes in history, and highlights from every distance and discipline of triathlon.

It's your final day of the three-day weekend to log extra training miles and score big savings on triathlon gear with these Memorial Day deals.

A showdown of women’s world champions, Sanders and Long go head-to-head, and more thrilling storylines await at 70.3 Eagleman on June 8.

“No matter where you start - if you put in the work, you can achieve something great,” says Lowery, the first African-American woman to win an Ironman event.

Harnessing the power of your metabolism could put you on the fast track to improved performance.

While you’ve probably heard it’s all about hydration and electrolytes, there’s more you can do to prevent cramping during and after biking.

A 138-mile event with a grueling 21,000 feet of overall elevation gain had never seen a female finisher. Nikola Čorbová was the 2025 overall winner, breaking the tape ahead of all male competitors.

Rain was a factor in most races this weekend, with one race favorite wiping out on the bike.

Laura Siddall breaks down a big weekend of international racing that saw age-grouper Latifah Lowery make history as the first African American woman to win an Ironman 70.3 race, the Canadian invasion in St. George, a Project Podium breakthrough, and more.

For his 39th birthday, tri newbie Adam Jones fundraised to pay off school lunch debt in his hometown of Peabody, Kansas.

After nearly 15 years of brutal climbs, scorching heat, beastly winds, and unforgettable finishes, the Ironman era in St. George, Utah is ending.

“It’s hard to explain the opportunity cost of chasing this dream. You’re not building a resume. You’re not gaining work experience. You hit 30 and try to enter the job market, and you’ll be competing with 24-year-olds."

"People showed up for triathlons based on their high level of physical fitness. They were not training in the three sports; they were strong athletes who showed up to have fun!”

After a 15-year run, the final Ironman 70.3 St. George is set for this weekend, and it's going out with a bang: Sam Long vs. Magnus Ditlev vs. Lionel Sanders; and Paula Findlay vs. Chelsea Sodaro vs. Jackie Hering. Thorsten Radde breaks down the pro field odds.

New names stood atop the podiums at Ironman 70.3 Venice-Jesolo and Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie while fan favorites brought home the win at XTERRA Weston Park.

Athletes share their thoughts on the 2026 one-day Ironman World Championship format in Kona.

A new Ironman 70.3 race in the United States, a T100 age-group world championship, and Alex Yee’s marathon debut - plus more triathlon news from April 2025.

The two-day Ironman World Championship will end after this year. What does that mean for the women's race? We sit down with Ironman CEO Scott DeRue.

“My goal is to make it clear that you can be an average Joe and still take on those big races.”

Ironman Texas was a great day for sport complete with new records and rivalry on the women's side alongside an impressive marathon from Kristian Blummenfelt. Insider pro triathlete Laura Siddall Breaks down the weekend's biggest races.

This is the rivalry triathlon has been waiting for.

Hint: There isn't really an Ironman world record. But there are some fastest-known Ironman (and iron-distance) times.

Just four days before kicking off her 2025 season, Chelsea Sodaro announced her new bike sponsor. Here's a look at her new Ventum Tempus, shot on location, just before Ironman Texas.

Get a close-up look at the bike Canadian Tamara Jewett will be riding In her debut full-distance race at Ironman Texas

The Ironman Pro Series heads to Europe with a first-ever race in the Venetian Riviera. See the start lists and race updates here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

With little warning, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic committee has moved triathlon from its home in Long Beach to an entirely new site over 30 miles away. Triathlete’s editor-in-chief digs in to the details.

Physical therapist (and former professional triathlete) Jennie Hansen looks at injury rates for triathlon compared to other sports, including pickleball, football, basketball, and Crossfit.

The 2025 Ironman Texas professional triathlete start list includes several past winners and a veritable who's who of competition looking to score a world championship slot and Ironman Pro Series points.

While large-scale policies are crucial for significant environmental change, individual efforts within the triathlon community can also make a difference.

Another study touts the benefits of heart rate variability training - here’s what it says.

"I’ve gone back to my pretty old-school training methods from early on in my career,” Sanders tells Triathlete about his 2025 campaign for a 70.3 World Championship after Oceanside win.

We sent "a cynical journalist who swims like a wise guy in cement shoes from a mafia movie" to test TriDot Pool School. Did his speed improve to the astounding degrees promised?

We’ve selected a diverse group of 12 top triathlon coaches with a variety of styles, backgrounds, athletes, and results that any fan of the sport should know.

Celebrate your big day with a big birthday workout - we’ve got you covered with swim, bike, and run challenges for every athlete (and every age).

Hurricanes, lightning strikes, and landslides are among the reasons triathlons have been canceled in the past, but rarely is the cause as mundane as “technical difficulties.”

From a hot and humid showdown in Singapore to a Canadian double at 70.3 Oceanside, professional triathlete and columnist Laura Siddall reviews and analyzes a busy weekend of T100, Ironman, Supertri, and Challenge Family triathlon races.

After a challenging 2024 season, Ben Kanute is looking to start 2025 strong in Oceanside. Here's a look at his new Ventum Tempus and the components he's chosen.

We take a close look at the Specialized Shiv TT bike Paula Findlay will be using at 2025 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.

On Sept. 15, 2024, Mitchell Hutchcraft embarked on a multisport expedition from England to Mt. Everest. He has swum across the English Channel, biked through 18 countries, and run from India to Nepal. Only the trek up Everest remains.

Flora Duffy, Taylor Knibb, Paula Findlay, Chelsea Sodaro, and Ben Kanute - coach Neal Henderson has played an important role in shaping triathlon’s biggest stars.

The 2025 T100 series is underway in Singapore with a loaded field. Expert Thorsten Radde breaks down the top contenders on the stacked start list.

The 2025 pro season is starting off strong. Here's what Trirating expert Thorsten Radde projects for the U.S. opener to the Ironman Pro Series.

Two-thirds of athletes report using NSAIDs like Aleve to manage pain and inflammation - and that could be doing major damage. Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains why, plus recommends the best NSAID alternatives for athletes.

A Canyon bike recall, new investors for the PTO, and a new paratriathlon world record - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport for March 2025.

Studies show exercise can change your biological age - but how does endurance exercise, specifically, add or subtract years to that magic number?

For its 30th anniversary, the XTERRA World Championship will return to the USA - but not Maui.