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As 2024 ushers in a new era of pro long-course racing, where the same pros will likely go head-to-head more often than any time in recent history, six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen looks back at a similar time.

Returning winners, Ironman world champions, Olympians, and more make up a surprisingly international pro field at this weekend's 70.3 Oceanside.

Few know that there was an Ironman World Series held between 1990-1993 with a participant list that reads like the triathlon hall of fame—what can today’s pros learn from the past?

A new study suggests cold-water immersion can provide substantial relief from menstrual and menopausal symptoms - we talk with the experts about the whys and hows of cold-water swimming for women.

Mike Reilly comes out of retirement, a popular tech company shutters, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in March.

Women have always crushed it at endurance events, but Michelle Vesterby’s recent dominant overall win at Ultraman Arizona has us asking - why are women so darn good at going super long?

A cyclist recently made headlines when a common saddle sore led to flesh-eating disease and an induced coma. How does this happen - and how can you prevent it? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains.

A pro triathlon career used to start by specializing in short course then spending years progressing to longer distances. Coach Olav Bu examines how (and why) today's pros, including Kristian Blummenfelt and Taylor Knibb, are blazing new trails.

Any other year, smaller World Triathlon events wouldn’t be noteworthy, but the stars are out and looking to impress Olympic selectors—along with 70.3 worlds slots up for grabs and early XTERRA action in Asia.

The fitness platform partnered with a smart collar company to share the athletic feats of your fluffy family member. Here’s what your dog would upload if they spoke English (and, you know, had a phone).

After three days of racing in the desert, Denmark’s Michelle Versterby bagged the win in her Ultraman triathlon debut. She shares her reasons for going long, how her mindset and motto serve her in this new challenge, and a sample training week in her prep for the big (big!) race.

We speak to head Ironman "rule master" Jimmy Riccitello for insight on Ironman's recently amended, added, and clarified race rules—and give context on why and why now.

The World Triathlon Para Series begins in Australia with some telling Paralympic performances and some new names to watch at 70.3 Campeche—along with an all-too-common race-ending crash.

Whether it’s epic scenery, a killer challenge, or both, the editors of Triathlete present 13 of the best bucket-list triathlon events in the world.

Data suggests triathletes are choosing middle distance over iron-distance racing. We crunch the numbers and talk to the experts to explain why.

In one of the most surprising results ever at the 100K distance, the little-known India Lee toppled three world champions at T100 Miami. She talks through her race and shares two of her key workouts.

Emma Meyers is forging a new path as the first para athlete to compete in triathlon at the NCAA varsity level—what that means, and why it matters (not just for paratriathletes).

Pro Laura Siddall gives an expert insider’s read on last weekend’s tri race results, including two big upsets in T100 Miami, the massive effect of a canceled WTS Abu Dhabi, and American Paralympic slots.

The first pro race of the North American triathlon season kicks off in Miami this weekend - here's how to catch the free PTO T100 Miami livestream on Outside Watch.

Instagram isn't just for sweaty selfies anymore. These professional triathletes use social media to inform, entertain, and show the world what it's really like to swim-bike-run for a living.

The first pro race of the North American triathlon season is an embarrassment of riches with both fields boasting world champions left and right. But in the first showing of 2024, who will be on form? Our expert weighs in.

From pairing triathlon race numbers with ballgowns to showing off her Triathlete cover on late-night TV, "Barbie" star America Ferrera is proudly one of us.

After a meteoric rise and abrupt fall, women's-only triathlons are making a comeback—we take a look back at the movement's vaulted past and dissect why they're the sport's future.

“I was thinking about what’s harder: tackling the 14th pitch of the day after you’ve been climbing for 12 hours, or running through 90-degree heat and putting one foot in front of another.”

Lucy Charles-Barclay controversy, layoffs at Zwift, 120 "Challenge Roths" in 120 days, and more! Take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in February.

It's not just triathletes sacrificing a world championship slot for their faith; for some of tri's most iconic host towns, the Sabbath is off-limits, too.

We love to think of tri training as the fountain of youth, but new studies show that there are limits to how much endurance sports can boost the brain as we grow old.

Triathlete Ava Larkin gives a quick glimpse inside her experience at the unique intersection between NCAA varsity triathlon competition and college life at an HBCU.

Though a Supertri v. PTO turf war over a tri on the sandy shores of L.A. may sound like a bad episode of Baywatch, the reality is a little less sexy (but still very Hollywood).

Mental health researcher Jill Colangelo explains why escaping with triathlon training isn't the healthy coping mechanism you might believe it to be.

What happens when you mix a vanishing September weekend, tides in the Hudson, and not wanting to place “a bad bet?” We talk to the decision-makers behind the latest chapter in the odyssey of the New York Triathlon.

As the first-ever Black pro triathletes, Max Fennell and Sika Henry not only smashed through racial and cultural barriers, but used their influence to advocate for more inclusion—and to inspire athletes along the way.

Triathlon doesn't have to be all about you (right?). We've got six spots for triathlon couples that'll elevate your heart rate in more ways than one.

The finish line photos you don’t see tell a different story.

Tickets on sale now for inaugural gathering in Denver, headlined by Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and more.

Triathlon has had its share of 15 seconds of Super Bowl ad fame: from dodgeballs and in-water beatings to small-but-mighty commercials on a shoestring budget (and more).

Sometimes a curated trail running getaway focused on mindfulness and fun is exactly what you need to rejuvenate your running.

Some have argued that in the years since COVID first struck, more iron-distance pros are racing markedly faster than ever before—using the “trend” to make cases for everything from drugs to unfair equipment advantages. But what does the data really say?

We talk to new USA Triathlon CEO Victoria Brumfield about USAT's controversial new membership tiers and dig into the organization's books for more insight.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of January 2024 in our big monthly digest of triathlon news.

As the former president of Equinox fitness, DeRue helped oversee over 100 fitness clubs, a fitness platform, digital commerce, and its media groups through COVID and the dawn of vaccines.

We spoke to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation about his multisport experience and why it's crucial that triathletes are in on the new plan.

Remember the Couples Championship? How about Colleen Quigley and Mary Cain in tri? And is anyone racing the Ironman Open category? We caught up with the people behind the most-talked-about news in triathlon.

And why tri training and racing an Acura GTP that hits top speeds of 200mph aren’t as different as you’d think.

As a part of their new 2024 pro/age-group series, the PTO will be hosting a 100K race at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. Read the details.

"There’s pressure to do it all, to be ‘super mom’ with the perfect house, the perfect life. It’s an unhealthy narrative, but social media, especially, makes it hard to ignore.”

Central and South America are calling with pristine beaches, epic rides, and cultural experiences that will leave you fitter and smarter than when you left—all without breaking the bank.

Neuroscientist Dr. Daya Grant explains how endurance training literally alters the structure of the brain.

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee share why their retirement plan includes creating a new Challenge Roth-style triathlon festival and building the next generation of young triathletes.

The use of lugworm hemoglobin has raised eyebrows in the pro cycling peloton, but how does it work, and could it be abused in endurance sports like triathlon?

We spoke to the major players behind the twists, turns, and local politics that gave the former owner of the Malibu Triathlon an exclusive five-year permit to host a triathlon in Malibu—leaving current owners Super League out in the cold.

With about $12,000,000 in prize money available for pro triathletes in 2023, we break down who won what and the trends we’re seeing in the cash flow.

A 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and (2:55!) marathon - in four days of 2 a.m. wake-up calls. Oh, all while wearing Tinkerbell wings and body glitter. Ironman pro Haley Chura talks one of Disney's biggest feats of endurance: the Dopey Challenge.

“I've worked a 16-hour day before on my own dime at an international race, just to get the experience. So, it has to be something you love because you're not making money."

Looking for a little (legal) assist in the swim leg of your next race? Data scientist Alfredo Molinas breaks down the stats to find the fastest Ironman and 70.3 swim courses.

Coeur, Tortis, and other triathlon brands are investing heavily in bringing first-timers into the sport. Here’s why that’s a savvy business move.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of December 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

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This year, several stars and fixtures in the sport announced their departure from the pro ranks, marking an end to an era that saw some of the greatest performances of all time.

After a big 2022, Astle candidly shares what a not-so-successful season looks like, financially, for a pro triathlete.

From the shocking and scandalous to the inspiring and history-making, these are the 23 headlines that shaped the sport of triathlon this year.

Data scientist Alfredo Molinas dissects 2023 finisher data to unveil the fastest and slowest Ironman races of 2023.

Get excited! The 2023 Ironman World Championships documentary from Nice and Kona will be available for free on-demand streaming on Outside Watch starting December 30 - and we've got a video preview to give you all the goosebumps.

70.3s boomed from 74 races last year to 122 this year. Did any of the new races make it into the top fastest or top slowest of the 70.3 landscape? Let's dive into the data.

From breakthroughs to record-breakers, 2023 was full of memorable moments from the top pros in our sport. Triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde rates the top pro performances in triathlon this season.

CLM could end up bridging the gap between "the Norwegian Training Method" that requires multiple blood samples per workout and something far less invasive for triathletes—and it's already causing ripples in pro cycling.

Next year’s performance depends on what you do—and don’t do— now. Just ask Taylor Knibb. Here’s how one of triathlon’s biggest stars is recovering from her Kona debut and gearing up for the Paris Olympic Games.

Injury, illness, and burnout taught Olympic silver medalist Lisa Norden everything she needed to know to build a strong, resilient body for a second act in long-course triathlon - and a new Ironman bike record.

Travis Mundell recaps the final weekend of professional triathlon in 2023, with a double-Kiwi win in Taupo, a Kat Matthews victory in Bahrain, and the debut of Challenge Salinas.

“I’ve been in the same clinic where the same doctors as [former pro cyclist and convicted doper] Jan Ullrich and Team Telekom worked, but I didn’t know it at that time. There’s not a sign outside saying 'EPO Shots Walk In.'"

Way-in-advance prep? Check. Overkill training? Check. Race-day simulation? Check. Taylor Swift may not be a triathlete, but she’s one of us.

Some argue asthma inhaler use by healthy individuals falls under the umbrella of "grey doping." But new research suggests otherwise, in certain conditions.

We spoke to the CEOs from both Ironman and TriDot to learn how the partnership materially affects Ironman athletes, Ironman University coaches, and everyone’s data.

Completing an Ironman is hard. Completing an Ironman after a complete gastrectomy seemed impossible. Dylan Davison’s journey taught us, and himself, that even the most challenging goals can be achieved with small steps.

From Lisa Norden's blazing-fast 4:21:15 bike split to the Norwegian coach who won the age-group race while his pro athletes collected podiums of their own, Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of racing at Ironman Western Australia and 70.3 Indian Wells.

Coaches who have worked with athletes like Flora Duffy and Gwen Jorgensen share personal stories, in their own words, revealing how the student can quickly become the teacher.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of November 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

"I never dreamed as a 7-year-old that I would have the chance to compete in triathlon in college, let alone with a team."

Smiles, sweat, and more than a few tears - Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of professional triathlon racing at Ironman Cozumel, 70.3s in Mossel Bay and Fortaleza, Laguna Phuket Triathlon, and Challenge Florianopolis.

Last week's lawsuit by TriBike Transport's cargo shipper—effectively holding 180 World Triathlon Championship athletes' bikes over $300k in unpaid bills—has been followed up with a class-action suit by some of the affected athletes.

When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the internet, Strava is all we have left.

Jim Janik staged a 511-mile triathlon from Los Angeles to San Francisco, a journey that entailed a 21.5-mile swim from Catalina Island to Los Angeles, a 358-mile bike along the Pacific Coast Highway to Monterey, and a 132-mile run to San Francisco.

Qualifying for her first-ever Ironman World Championship at 50 years old is just the latest chapter in Melanie McQuaid's quest to "squeeze all the juice" out of a legendary and inspiring career in pro triathlon.

In a lawsuit filed last week, one of TriBike Transport’s international shipping partners has claimed over $300,000 in overdue invoices and is holding 180 triathletes’ bikes in lieu of payment. Bikes from other events also remain undelivered.

Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of triathlon news from 70.3 Melbourne, Triathlon World Cup Vina Del Mar, and the 2023 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.

A new study looks into why people join triathlon clubs, and finds the benefits are bigger than just a good time - a tri club can actually make you (and the sport) better.