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USA Triathlon Certified Coaches Benjamin Drezek, Jennifer Hutchison and Beth Sanden have been recognized as the 2014 USA Triathlon Coaches of the Year.

The decision continues the ongoing discussion of what role professionals and prize money play in the growth of the sport.

What happens when you take one of the best American runners of all time and turn him into a triathlete? Hopefully an Olympic medal.

New York Times author Elizabeth Olson writes about the growing number of people using triathlon as a tool to stay healthy at an older age.

Stephanie Jenks and Brent Demarest were today announced as the 2014 USA Triathlon Junior Elite Triathletes of the Year.

ITU World Champion Gwen Jorgensen headlines the 13 honorees selected as the 2014 Elite Triathletes of the Year.

Actor Chris Pratt competed in the Desert Triathlon at Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta, Calif. on Saturday.

Competitor editor-in-chief Brian Metzler takes a look at the all-new Karhu Flow Tri Fulcrum shoe.

Providence Equity Partners, the private equity firm owner of Ironman, is understood to be exploring options for the company.

Daniela Ryf sported some interesting ballet-like cycling shoes during Challenge Dubai that raised some eyebrows.

Olympic medalists Emma Moffatt and Erin Densham have been fixtures on Australia’s triathlon team.

Triathlete contributor Holly Bennett says goodbye after seven years as a contributor.

The last American to win in Kona gives an honest answer to why American men are struggling in the sport's biggest race.

The glamorous French Riviera is also one of the best places to tackle a challenging triathlon.

Challenge Family Americas today announced a national partnership with Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB).

The team will feature three well-known international professionals and four up-and-coming Brazilian pros.

Images from the most popular XTERRA race on the circuit.

Stuart Marais and Flora Duffy took home the titles at the 12th annual XTERRA South Africa Championship on a day with a bit of drama.

Athletes chat about what makes XTERRA South Africa so special ahead of Sunday's race at the Grabouw Country Club.

Hincapie lets you create slick custom triathlon and cycling apparel via an online tool.

Jonny Brownlee continues his build-up towards the start of this year's World Triathlon Series by winning a road race.

The spirit of Chase Kowalski lives on through Race4Chase.

SRAM has recalled about 12,000 Zipp 88 hubs after reports of hub flange ring failures.

When dating a fellow triathlete, it pays to play by the rules.

Challenge Family today announced the details of the 2015 professional prize purse structure in the Americas region.

The new rules aim to more closely align with the ITU. Jimmy Riccitello has also been named Head Referee for Ironman.

You can train and race smarter this season with the March 2015 issue of Triathlete magazine.

Premier Event Management will continue to produce the event, but it's unclear at this point if there will be an elite race or prize purse.

South Africa’s Bradley Weiss and Bermuda’s Flora Duffy captured the 5th annual XTERRA Philippines Championship race in Albay on Sunday.

The series will feature 12 beginner-friendly swim, bike, run events across the country in 2015.

The 5th annual XTERRA Philippines Championship race will take place this Sunday in Albay.

When approached appropriately, a camp can give you some awesome physical and mental benefits.

After finishing on the Kona podium in the last two years, Joyce is looking to earn the number one spot in 2015.

Ironman today announced the overall All World Athlete (AWA) Champions for each age group category.

Brothers Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan Brownlee chat about the 2016 Rio Games and race rivals.

Is less really more when it comes to men’s leg hair, or is shaving merely a vanity ploy borrowed from cycling?

Race car driver Jenson Button is moving his triathlon charity event to Derby, England in hopes it will grow.

Ironman has announced that it plans to provide advanced data tracking and video coverage for seven races in 2015.

Is the winter weather crushing your ability to get excited (and prepared!) for the upcoming triathlon season? Come train in San Diego!

Known for its quirky, twisted humor while pushing you through bike trainer workouts, The Sufferfest has branched into run training videos.

Check out Jené Shaw's author page.

Renowned swimming coach, Olympian and author Sheila Taormina has announced her 2015 series of freestyle swimming technique clinics.

A triathlete headed out in the Boston snow storm to shovel the Boston Marathon finish line and the image of his action has gone viral.

Ironman today revealed that it is adding Ironman 70.3 Durban to its South Africa race lineup.

Join us for an exclusive five-day training camp, where participants will be training alongside the editors and top pros.

Escape the cold! Come train with us (and the pros!) in San Diego March 20-25. Use the code "HAPPYCAMPER" by March 1 to get $200 off.

Strength Training for Triathletes is the best-selling strength training program for triathlon.

The largest cycling brands are developing more aero road helmets and rolling them out at the Tour Down Under.

Multiple events are taking place to support professional triathlete Amy Marsh, who was diagnosed with Leukemia last month.

American professional triathlete Sarah Piampiano chats with ESPNW about how she discovered multisport.

USA Triathlon will send athletes to Cuba for the first time to participate in the Habana CAMTRI event.

The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced its first-ever grant program.

Nothing beats sightseeing via bicycle, and the California coastline is the perfect place to stockpile some miles heading into 2015.

The Island House Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas announced today that is sponsoring 13 professional triathletes for 2015.

Two Canadian Ironman legends, Lori Bowden and Heather Fuhr, and accomplished triathlon coach Lance Watson will be inducted.

Are you an age-group athlete with a truly lust-worthy tri bike? We want to see it!

Paralympic hopeful Amy Dixon shares the story of how she found her guide dog, Elvis, and how he's helped her pursue her dream.

Jesse Thomas takes us behind the curtain of the sometimes glamorous but mostly not-so-glitzy triathlon life.

WADA Code changes, including new banned substances, affect the sport at all levels.

ROKA will be the exclusive swim partner and swim course sponsor for all U.S. Ironman events.

Triathlete.com’s parent company The Competitor Group, Inc., will debut a new race series for women this year called The Stronger Series.

Scotland's Catriona Morrison has announced that she is officially retiring from the sport of triathlon.

Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson will each attempt to keep their unprecedented streaks at Wildflower going in 2015.

Challenge Family today revealed the prize purse and structure for Feb. 27's half-iron distance Challenge Dubai.

The race car driver completed the swim in 29:38, and then got in a bit of trouble on the bike.

Tim Don, who won his Ironman debut in Mallorca back in September, took part in a fun and unique event with Polar in Las Vegas.

Advice on making sure your kids stay healthy while pursuing their own triathlon goals.

It’s that time again–kick off the New Year in fun and lighthearted fashion with this quiz.

Triathlon Business International (TBI) today revealed the finalists in six "Triathlete's Choice" categories.

USA Triathlon board president Barry Siff recently moved to Tucson, Ariz. from Boulder, Colo.

Columnist Susan Lacke learns stubbornness is a trait best left on the race course.

Two-time Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty of New Zealand announced on Monday that he's officially retiring from the sport.

These watches attempt to combine performance capabilities with wear-all-the-time fashion.

New to tri? The February 2015 issue, our annual “beginner’s issue,” is for you.

Calgary triathlete Tamara Loiselle was vacationing in Cancun, Mexico when she jumped into the ocean to save drowning vacationers.

Races are chock-full of oddball moments and unusual encounters.

Make plans to extend your race season and relax afterward on this active, tropical Mexican island.

A look at the amazing athletes (and the photographers who captured them) featured on the 2014 Triathlete magazine covers.

Cigana chats about his journey from broken cyclist to reborn triathlete and one of the speediest runners in the men’s professional ranks.

Javier Gomez dominated across various distances in 2014.

Jorgensen has established herself as the strongest female runner in triathlon.

American professional Amy Marsh, a four-time Ironman winner, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) last week.

In honor of the holiday, we checked in with a handful of pros to learn their traditional plans for the festive day.

The “First Wave” pages of Triathlete magazine are reserved for the sport’s top photographs.

Holly Bennett reflects on her time in Bahrain, which she visited to cover the highly-anticipated Challenge Bahrain triathlon.

A Board of Advisors and Ambassador Team will be given the task of creating a sense of community for women in the sport of triathlon.

Professional triathlete and "Triathlife" columnist Jesse Thomas shares some real (and many hypothetical) gifts appropriate for triathletes.

A look at the performances that stood out in 2014.

The REP Lab in Bend, Ore., is hosting a triathlon skills camp Jan. 16–19 to help participants build a solid foundation for the 2015 triathlon season.