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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.

"Motivation and hope are great things—but they are only real in the face of discipline, hustle, and work."

Get your questions for Chris Leiferman and Kennett Peterson ready!

John Hellemans looks back on a life as winning triathlete, Olympic-level coach, and sports doctor.

Turns out the personality clash is real.

Triathlete’s 2019 Cover Contest Winner Michelle Bandur is a TV reporter with a mission to change lives through sport.

This is an inspiring and motivating hour of Q&A you won't want to miss!

Pep talk: You don’t have to look a certain way, and you don’t need a certain amount of equipment before getting started in triathlon.

Scoring a podium finish at Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant this past weekend evoked equal parts elation and relief for pro Eric Lagerstrom.

Get your questions for Siri Lindley ready!

Dana Platin - who took up triathlon while living in South America - is on a mission to help others achieve their goals.

Six of the eight athletes have already punched their tickets to Kona.

Join us on Wednesday at 1 p.m. MDT for a live chat with Ben Hoffman and Joe Gambles.

The lowdown on T-Town, host of the first brand-new 140.6 to debut in the United States since Chattanooga made its grand entrance in 2014.

Someone get Luke McKenzie a “Greatest Dad Ever” coffee mug for Father’s Day this year. Or better yet – make it a bike bottle.

Revenue, risks, growth potential, and a surprise cameo from Marvel comics--it's all in here.

Join us on Wednesday at 1p.m. MDT for a live chat with two of the top American long-course triathletes in the sport.

After leaving the military, triathlon has drastically altered the course of these four former Army Rangers’ lives for the better.

Outer order equals inner calm. Here’s a fool-proof organizational method that will have you on your way to feeling a tri calm.

Take these reads to the beach, or use them to pass the time on the trainer.

Swim, bike, and run seem simple enough, but our sport has a unique language all its own. One of our writers does her best(ish) to unlock tri lingo.

Join the Triathlete Magazine editors for our Facebook Live Q&A with professional triathletes Rachel Joyce and Lauren Brandon tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5, at 1 p.m. MDT.

One of the sport’s most recognized figures may not be the fastest, but Bob Babbitt’s lighthearted love of tri has brought countless athletes to the multisport table.

"There's this misconception that being disabled means you are a lesser athlete. I'd like to change that." - Erich Manser

Destination racing just became more affordable.

Mark your calendars for March 2020 and get ready to head to California. Swedish swimrun series ÖTILLÖ is coming.

The Managing Director of the Bahrain-Merida cycling team also served as a coach to Prince Nasser of Bahrain and was quoted as Ironman 70.3 Slovenia's race director.

The two-time Olympian has become a vocal advocate for mental health.

How Wahoo's Director of Finance created a career she loves—plus her tips for managing the balance of work and training.

Some airports have turned into travel havens for athletes and the health-minded—you just have to know where to look.

Youngster Sam Long surprised everyone—himself included—when he took the win at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga.

Happiness is the opportunity to work on something that fulfills you creatively and intellectually—and maybe even nab a free entry to your favorite tri, courtesy of your CEO.

Meredith Atwood shares a personal story about how swim, bike, and run have helped her to learn to embrace the unknowns of life.

Triathletes with personal support networks are better equipped to deal with, um, everything—from the emotional stresses of training and competitions, to funky performances, fatigue, and injuries.

"Tri University" columnist Kristin Goett shares three jobs that will help student triathletes balance training, studying, and building the necessary cash.

It’s easy being green.

The 70.3 Gulf Coast podium finisher on facing doubts, tough swim conditions, post-race food (burgers!), and recovery from a tough race.

Mike Plant's tireless advocacy for triathlon during its awkward teenage years made our sport what it is today. Kona champ, Plant's friend, and co-author of Trihistory.com, Scott Tinley, remembers his fellow legend, who passed away on May 5.

Chrissie Wellington learned that grinning through the pain made her even stronger.

Even “green” races are hauling out a lot of trash.

Pro Eric Lagerstrom's stay-fresh secret? Go overland. Here's how.

You jump into this sport full of hope for a challenge, and maybe a change—but then the fear of everything sets in.

The race will return to the United States for the first time since 2017.

Whether you’re a total triathlon neophyte (welcome!) or you’ve been at it for decades, we’re sure you’ll find these pages packed full of fun tricks that’ll intrigue you—and ultimately better your experience in the sport.