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Over the next couple of weeks we'll introduce you to a mix of age-group triathletes who all punched their tickets to Vegas.

With its foodie (and microbrew!) scene, outdoorsy ethic and urban energy (all that coffee?), Seattle is an easy draw for triathletes.

The race will take place earlier than usual in 2013 to accommodate America’s Cup.

Get to know the top American finisher from the 2012 London Olympics.

Americans Cameron Dye and Sarah Haskins hold the top spots after five of seven races in the Race to the Toyota Cup.

The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) says they plan to have Ironman Canada in 2013 in a new location.

First off the bike, then fade on the run. Sound familiar? Heather Jackson is here to help, because she’s been there, too.

Armstrong vowed to attempt to “to be the fittest 40-year old on the planet.”

Brady Murray, a 33-year-old father of three, will compete at the Ironman World Championship as part of the Kona Inspired program.

The USADA has confirmed that Lance Armstrong will receive a lifetime ban and disqualification of competitive results.

The full text from Lance Armstrong’s statement regarding his decision to forgo a U.S. Anti-Doping Agency arbitration hearing and accept a sanction.

With the news that Lance Armstrong will not fight sanctions from the USADA, we thought we’d look back at his return to multi-sport.

The Associated Press is reporting that Lance Armstrong will no longer fight charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

Forty-two-year-old mom of five Amy McGrath will compete in the Ironman World Championship for the ninth time in October.

Searchers recovered the body of a 45-year-old Texas man who apparently drowned while training for a triathlon.

Several men will be looking to dethrone reigning champ Craig Alexander.

The four-time Ironman champion lives, travels and trains out of a tiny RV with her husband, fellow pro Trevor Wurtele, and their cat, Manah.

Lance Armstrong has suffered another setback in his legal battle to get the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency off his case.

USA Triathlon has confirmed an athlete has passed away after being pulled out of the swim at the Olympic-distance race.

Susan Lacke explains why the way to your triathlete's heart is through the stomach.

American Mary Beth Ellis only discovered the Ironman distance a little over a year ago, but she's already a five-time champion.

A devoted father has completed a triathlon carrying his 13-year-old cerebral palsy-afflicted daughter across land and through water.

Travel to Boulder, Colo. for the Inside Triathlon Sept./Oct. cover shoot, featuring 2010 Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae.

The Ironman triathlon’s first appearance in the New York area may be its last.

Up-and-coming American triathlete Lukas Verzbicas suffered an intense crash on his bike while riding in Colorado Springs, Colo., on July 31.

Thirty-four defending national champions and nine reigning world champions highlight the start list for the 2012 USAT Age Group National Champs.

Sunita Williams will participate in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with CNN's chief medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, for a CNN special.

This was the first race Armstrong has participated in since the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency launched an investigation against him.

An athlete was pulled out of the water at the Ironman U.S. Championship and did not survive.

We asked readers about their number one tip for finding their transition spot in a race.

After overcoming a severe traumatic brain injury, Jessica Purcell will compete at this weekend's Ironman New York City.

Two-time Xterra world champ Jamie Whitmore will race the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race as a challenged athlete after overcoming cancer.

Might one of these youngsters someday grace an Olympic triathlon start line? Or will their interests turn toward other pursuits?

The brothers from Leeds talk about the race conditions, their training and the uniqueness of the Olympic Games.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

Vatterott serves as Craig Alexander’s manager, as well as the manager for several other top professional triathletes.

In the history of Olympic triathlon, a reigning world champion has never won an Olympic gold medal.

Can Lance Armstrong’s positive effect on off-road triathlon transfer to long-course?

Triathlete.com got the opportunity to follow Manny Huerta around his training grounds on the active volcano, Irazu, in Costa Rica.

Nascar's Jimmie Johnson spoke to Espn.com about the decision to jump into a triathlon in South Carolina a few weeks ago.

Kristin Mayer, a triathlete since 1994, has combined two longtime passions: design and triathlon.

Up-and-coming professional triathlete Lukas Verzbicas crashed while riding his bike outside of Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday, July 31.

The men’s circuit has been dominated of late by three names: Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee and Javier Gomez.

Fifty-five women will take on the 2012 London Olympics at Hyde Park on Saturday, Aug. 4.

Despite initially wanting to return to Kona to take on Lance Armstrong, Chris McCormack has found new motivation to take to the Big Island.

Photographer Paul Phillips, who travelled to London to document the U.S. Triathlon Team, shares photos from a day of sightseeing.

Simon Whitfield, who won the gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the silver in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was the flag bearer for Canada.

In eight different venues, an Endless Pool, stationary bike and treadmill will be set up next to a big screen showing coverage of the Games.

The double-pro marriage has its perks, but it can’t all be run and games. Allow me to introduce my super-supporter alter ego.

How serial entrepreneur Sami Inkinen went under nine hours in Kona on 12 hours of training per week.

The stunning Riviera Maya region of Mexico makes for a beautiful, laid-back race destination.

Life Time Fitness will move its spring Leadman race from Las Vegas to Tempe.

There was speculation 12 months ago that 2012 would be the final year Lake Placid would host its Ironman event.

Pool envy. I’ve got it, and I’ve got it bad!

Nascar drivers Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne competed at a Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series event.

Though you’re proud of the dedication your partner is showing to accomplish a goal, sometimes it can feel like triathlon is a mistress.

As the Chicago Triathlon celebrates its 30th anniversary, Triathlete.com is giving two readers the chance to win entries to the race.

An experienced triathlete who was pulled from the Russian River during Ironman 70.3 Vineman on Sunday has died.

With awesome training facilities, terrain and weather, Stellenbosch, South Africa, is quickly becoming the triathlon destination of choice.

Leah Prudhomme, from Anoka, Minnesota, was left with 25 gashes to her legs, ankles and feet.

South Africa's Conrad Stoltz and Canada's Danelle Kabush won Saturday's Xterra Mountain Championship in Beaver Creek, Colo.

Known for her swim speed and as one of the sport’s best runners Williamson has been hard at work bringing her cycling up to speed.

Jim Sensenbrenner sent a letter asking the ONDCP director to investigate how the sports doping watchdogs spend $9 million a year.

Of the best triathletes in history, who would you pick to take gold?

We check in with the American as he nears the end of the first half of his season.

This sleepy playground for New England’s well-heeled boasts a lively triathlon culture.

London-bound Sarah Groff took time out of her race week schedule to model for the the cover of the July/August issue of Inside Triathlon.

Lance Armstrong will have an additional 30 days to respond to U.S. Anti-Doping Agency allegations.

Lance Armstrong refiled a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

After months of training with coach Ian Murray, writer Mike Senese toes his very first start line.

Laila Ali is the latest celebrity to catch the triathlon bug.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed Monday by seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

After two athletes died at the 2011 New York City Triathlon, race organizers added multiple safety precautions ahead of Sunday's race.

To take his swim to the next level, pro Jesse Thomas subjected himself to the worst kind of torture—working out with high school kids.

Lance Armstrong filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court to stop USADA officials from pushing forward with doping charges against him.

Asa Shaw and Helena Erbanova won the Xterra France Championship under muddy conditions in Xonrupt, France on Sunday.

The third event of the Race to the Toyota Cup at the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon took place on Sunday, June 24.

TYR is giving triathletes the opportunity to customize their goggles for the first time.

The inaugural LeadmanTri Bend Epic 250 will feature one of the most beautiful courses in the country.

Dara Torres will go after her sixth Olympic berth in Omaha tonight. Bob Babbitt joined the 45-year-old swimmer for a day of training.

Chris Lieto talks about the state of his injury, missing out on Kona, the Lance Armstrong situation and his plans for the rest of 2012.

Eight rising stars on the United States' triathlon scene will compete against nearly 100 of the world's top up-and-coming multisport athletes.

Will we see 70.3 world champ Melissa Hauschildt (nee Rollison) in Des Moines, Vegas or Kona this year? Find out in this week's "Dispatch."

A triathlete from Seattle has died after suffering a medical emergency during the Ironman Coeur d'Alene last Sunday.

Mark Bayliss will attempt to become the only athlete to complete the Enduroman Arch to Arc challenge without the use of a wetsuit.

Andrew Starykowicz and race organizers talk about the events that followed a horrific crash at the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Coming into Ironman France the top story was expected to be the Ironman debut of Lance Armstrong.

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has asked a U.S. Anti-Doping Agency review board to dismiss the allegations.

Andrew Messick spoke with Julia Polloreno from Dubai about the internal debate that ultimately kept Lance Armstrong from racing in France.