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Triathlete and meteorologist Joanna Perchaluk—who appears on the cover of our latest issue—works, lives, and trains in the Arctic Circle for up to a year at a time.

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Each December, we look back on the stories that resonated most in the past 365 days.

An outpouring of love from the triathlon community as an icon faces a difficult diagnosis.

Presenting the biggest moments, movements, and people that shaped the sport, pushed it forward, and got us talking.

For Nathan Weaver, the worst news made a dream come true.

Help others live a more active lifestyle, up satisfaction at your job, and gain new training partners.

Season's treatings and some happy new gear.

At only 23, Sam Long has already earned two 70.3 titles, solidifying his rising-star status on the long-course circuit.

The numbers are in: Triathletes ride faster than everyone else.

The Swedish-American proves it's never too late to discover a love for triathlon.

Living the #VanLife might not be quite as glamorous as it looks on Instagram, but for the pro triathletes who have dared to do so, the reward is invaluable.

Israeli executive Boaz Dinte draws parallels between a high-level career and high-level racing.

Meet the Olympian-turned-70.3 champion who is proving that crushing races and motherhood can go hand-in-hand.

How to help others experience the life-changing power of sport.

Patagonman once again delivered an epic day of bucket-list-worthy racing.

Women from across the triathlon community gathered in Tempe, Arizona, this weekend for the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit, sponsored by Triathlete.

Parker Spencer is a young coach with a huge job: helming USAT’s ambitious plan to get the U.S. men’s team racing back on track.

We are looking for an effective team leader, strategic thinker, and strong editor to spearhead the Triathlete brand.

The year is 2039, and, yes, you're still a triathlete.

Dr. David Minkoff shares what he's learned from competing in multisport as a septuagenarian.

What started with a dare has led to more than 20 Ironman finishes for this go-getter. 

Adam Hansen isn’t your average endurance junkie.

National champions share their wisdom for balancing parenting and perspiration.

For Leanda Cave, sometimes the hardest part was winning.

American Tim O'Donnell, who is fresh off of a second-place finish at the 2019 Ironman World Championship, joins us in our studio in Boulder to talk all things triathlon.

A tri-focused trip to a vineyard during harvest season is the late-season treat your body needs.

Join us for TriathleteLive with Tim O’Donnell, who just finished second at the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

The on-course race marshals aren't there to ruin your day, we promise.

The NYPD's Chief of Counterterrorism is an avid triathlete.

The consumer bike swap and expo celebrates a big anniversary this weekend.

Bradley Weiss from South Africa and Flora Duffy from Bermuda captured the 24th XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon elite titles on a beautiful day at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui’s northwest coast Sunday morning.

A fire captain’s death during triathlon training brings unfathomable grief, an outpouring of kindness, and a remarkable effort to make the streets of Orange County, California safer for all cyclists.

Els Visser faced incredible odds when disaster struck, but the incident changed the course of her future.

Catch the highlights of our Triathlete LIVE Kona Special with Dave Scott and Mark Allen.

Mythical creatures and impossible abs turned out for the millionth annual Kona Underpants Run. Don't worry, we captured them all for you here.

Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae shows off the bike she'll use to chase down the competition on Saturday.

Is there anything Michellie Jones can’t do?

The Olympic-distance specialist leaves the sport after a sparkling 15-year career.

The only woman to race every single Ironman Texas is now heading to Kona.

The men's Kona race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years.

In part three of the Iron War series, read all about the grueling workouts that led Dave Scott and Mark Allen to the Iron War.

Hard work yields legend status for new Ironman Hall of Fame inductee.

Sue Hutter is the cheerleader every Ironman needs.

Last week’s news that Aleve is the Ironman World Championship’s newest partner elicited strong backlash from athletes, coaches, and sports scientists alike. Here, Jason Koop, Head Coach of Ultrarunning at Carmichael Training Systems, shares his opinion on why this partnership was a big misstep--with implications that reach far beyond triathlon.

For the Cymanskis, Kona 2019 is a family affair.

Enjoy part two of our series on how the Iron War almost never happened.

One of our sport’s toughest athletes was also one of its biggest pioneers against injustice.

Sometimes it’s the little things...

Carey Cribbs took up triathlon at age 59. At 65, she’s heading to the world stage.

Paratriathlete Leah Kaplan shares her inspiring story.

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The epic battle between Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is considered one of the greatest races of all time—but both racers had less than ideal preparations going into that race.

Sam Osborne from New Zealand and Lesley Paterson from Scotland captured the XTERRA Pan American Championship off-road triathlon elite titles on a beautiful day at Snowbasin Resort.

Two weeks of digging through rubble has resulted in health issues—but that’s not slowing this athlete down.

A look at the 33-year-old pro's journey to find the strength to race fast once more.

How to safely travel with medications so you land at your race destination—not in jail.

Indoor cycling innovations from Wahoo, Zwift, and Stages Cycling caught our attention at the opening day of Eurobike.

A love for tri led Jan Sibbersen on a nearly 20-year quest to become the fastest long-course swimmer the sport has ever seen.

Tyler Butterfield and Sam Long joined us on our Triathlete LIVE AMA show on Wednesday to talk all things triathlon.

She gets her shot this Saturday in Lausanne.

Want to gauge your high schooler's interest in multisport? Check out one unique way USA Triathlon is attracting (and tracking) athletes at the youth level.

We’ve taken the popular personality test and given it a multisport makeover. What’s your tri-type?

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"Anyone who has completed a race knows that the community is so much stronger than any one of us individually."

The dent she puts into her competitors in the water is often insurmountable. She is, quite literally, rewriting how long-course tris are won. Meet Lucy Charles-Barclay.

Power and determination make this triathlete a fierce competitor.

Kelly O'Mara on the often complicated and confusing experience of visiting different lap pools around the world.

Want to have a better, more productive off-season? Starting thinking about it now.

Memories from Meredith Atwood and the triathlon community as we mourn the sudden passing of author Bethany Rutledge on Aug. 3, 2019.

What The New York Times got wrong—and right—about our sport.

Meet the heir apparent to one of tri’s family dynasties.

Part of starting the sport of triathlon is being afraid—and pushing right through it.

It might surprise you how many professional triathletes balance side hustles—both as a way make ends meet and as a springboard for post-racing careers.

Every triathlete who hops into open water should care about what they’re getting into.

Here's how (and why) he does it.

Executing a near-perfect Ironman race is a rare and extraordinary feat—but it’s something that Canadian pro Heather Wurtele says she can now add to her already impressive resume.

The IPO was downsized as Ironman’s parent company had initially hoped to raise $500 million to pay down debt and fund strategic investments.

Feel like you're the one standing in the way of your goals? "Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood shares two things she's learned about overcoming self-sabotage.

Eight-time world champion Flora Duffy joined us on our weekly Facebook LIVE AMA show on Wednesday to talk all things triathlon.

We get an update on triathlon's status as an emerging NCAA sport five years after the initiative was first announced.

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After nearly a decade of tumultuous politics, Penticton will once again host Ironman Canada starting in 2020.

Susan Lacke shares a story that shows triathlon can be a great equalizer, even at the highest ranks of the NYPD.

Our sister publication is looking for someone to join the editorial team.

We submit to you segment ideas that every triathlete is thinking about but should probably (definitely) never attempt.

In this memoir that interweaves both their perspectives, Kyle and Brent recount the experiences that shaped the strength, tenacity, and undying bond that has resonated between them since childhood.

For some athletes, letting go of time goals will lead to freedom.

How a running-veteran-turned-tri-newbie found a love for the sport—and the water.