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Two-time Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange thinks the Nice course suits him better than Kona. Can he make it three this weekend?

An all-new Ironman World Championship course in Nice, France means all-new race dynamics. How will it play out in the men's race this weekend? Thorsten Radde looks into his crystal ball.

2022 Ironman World Championship silver medalist Sam Laidlow chatted about his experience of leading the race in Kona last year, what he learned from it, and how he can improve.

Magnus Ditlev is a heavy contender for the 2023 men's Ironman World Championship in Nice. The Dane sits down with Bob Babbitt for a chat on his record-breaking performance in Roth this year and how he's building on that as he heads into this weekend's race.

One of our sport’s greatest personalities, Joe Skipper, has a lot of bite to his bark. Bob catches up with the Brit ahead of this weekend's men's Ironman World Championship in Nice.

A data scientist digs into the 2023 Ironman World Championship men's age-group qualification numbers and finds the surprising answer.

Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Ironman World Championships men’s event in Nice.

Six-time Ironman World Champion, 10-time Nice Triathlon Champion, and all-time legend Mark Allen shared his great insight into racing well in Nice, his thoughts on the bike course, and what it will take to win here at this weekend's 2023 men's Ironman World Championship.

Rudy von Berg did his first triathlon ever as a 6-year-old in Nice, grew up watching his dad race here, and won his Ironman debut here. Will the hometown advantage help him once more at the 2023 men's Ironman World Championship race this weekend?

Cam Wurf joined us in Nice to chat about what he learned about this course from racing Ironman France earlier this summer, including that monster bike leg.

Plus, Gwen Jorgensen is back on top with a win at World Triathlon Cup Valencia, big wins from Nikki Bartlett and Frederic Funk, and more from the weekend of triathlon action.

18 year-old Nicholas Catullo’s memories of his senior year in high school will include an unforgettable trip to race the Ironman World Championship with his father, Chris.

A hit-and-run accident nearly killed the septuagenarian, but the pull of Ironman World Championships kept him alive.

今年79歳の中川隆二さんはトライアスロン歴40年、これまでにコナ出場5回を果たしている。7年前にはバイク練習中にトラックと衝突し大怪我を負うも、そこから見事復活して2019年には再びコナを完走。そして今年、この不屈の鉄人は最高齢選手としてニースでの世界選手権に挑む。

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

As the German multihyphenate world champion takes a final bow on his storied career at IMWC Nice, it’s worth understanding Jan Frodeno’s important place in triathlon history.

We speak to the youngest-ever Ironman 70.3 world champion about his underdog win, how German group dynamics helped him on the course, and comparisons to Jan Frodeno.

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in the women's and men's pro races at the 2023 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

Super League London brought the fireworks in its 2023 championship series debut, Challenge Davos featured a middle-distance Swiss Alps showdown, and an unreal sufferfest at XTERRA Beaver Creek brought a few familiar faces out to play (and win).

The 22-year-old German burst onto the world stage, taking the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland.

Just a week after securing her spot on her second Olympic team and two weeks after winning the PTO U.S. Open, 25 year-old Taylor Knibb executed perfect race strategy to win her second Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

6,000 athletes, 1,500 volunteers, and a whole lot of excitement - take a look at the numbers behind this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

With the men’s Ironman World Championships just around the corner, the podium in Lahti, Finland, has the possibility to feature a few new names. We dig into the depth charts of the 70.3 World Championships men’s field.

As the birthplace of XTERRA triathlon, Maui has a special place in the hearts of many triathletes. As the island reels from a devastating wildfire, here's how you can help.

James Whelan (AKA "The Armed Cyclist") is making the rounds for packing heat on two wheels. But is carrying a gun for safety on a bike ride or run really such a good idea?

Four-time world champion Leanda Cave writes to fast-rising star Taylor Knibb—revealing Cave’s own highs and lows and how Knibb (or any triathlete) can learn from her life in tri.

With a super deep field and packed recent race schedules for the favorites, our guide breaks down the Lahti course, predicts how the race could play out, and looks at who has raced what and when.

Travis Mundell recaps a wild weekend of racing that includes the Paris Test Event, PTO Asian Open, XTERRA Germany, and the final qualifying races for the 2023 women's Ironman World Championship.

We've compiled an updated start list for the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.

A world-class field of triathletes will battle it out over 100K of fast and furious swim-bike-run this weekend. Here's how to catch all the action on the free PTO Asian Open livestream.

The PTO announced today that it will partner with World Triathlon to deliver an international non-draft sister series to the existing draft-legal World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS).

With a mix of world champions and pros looking to make a big move in the world rankings, the Asian Open could see plenty of surprises. Check out who to watch.

Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt are back to defend their Ironman 70.3 World Championship titles - but they'll have to fight off deep fields to keep their crowns.

As one of only three active “WTCS moms,” Zaferes’ 13-month-old son has seen eight countries and a host of helpful caretakers as she chases her third Olympic team.

How did a relatively unknown coach shape tax lawyer Tamara Jewett into one of triathlon's top pros? For Suzanne Zelazo, it's all about seeing the big picture.

When it comes to Ironman World Championships, Nice, France may not have the same street cred as Kona, but that doesn’t mean the city isn’t storied in triathlon lore.

Multisport events across the country rely on volunteers to operate, but not only are volunteers not always free, they're also becoming an endangered species. What happens when the helpers stop showing up?

What do winners of the Defender Service Awards have in common? They make the world a better place, and now Land Rover is helping them do it.

“You could go run in college, compete against other universities, and get to see some of the U.S. Or […] you get to see the world, you don’t have to pay for it, and you get to do a sport that you love.”

Plus, the inaugural Challenge London, Ironman 70.3 European Championships, and Sebastian Kienle takes on Norseman.

"This sport can demand you to go deep into the unknown corners of your character for qualities and strengths that can only be found in moments of intensity and challenge."

From the youngest-ever pro (15 years old!) at Super League to 105 Ironmans in 105 days, this season has been full of compelling storylines from pros and age-groupers alike.

French triathletes’ names might not ring a bell in North America, but it’s time to start learning about some of the fastest pros across all tri distances.

A world-class field of triathletes will battle it out over 100K of fast and furious swim-bike-run this weekend. Here's how to catch all the action on the free PTO U.S. Open livestream.

Whether you believe Smith is your white knight or an Illuminati false flag, we’ve got 8 multisport facts about the special counsel to help fuel either your righteousness or rage.

Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde breaks down the latest PTO rankings, from the fast movers and dominators to the athletes under pressure to deliver big results.

Once again, the PTO Tour has attracted a deep, world-class field of professional triathletes. Thorsten Radde breaks down the 2023 PTO U.S. Open start lists with triathlon stats and analysis you won't find anywhere else.

How a zipper led to a podium shakeup at 70.3 Maine, plus is there anything the French can't win these days?

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

Even if you don't know your Zodiac from your Cervelo, you'll love this horoscope-inspired race selection guide.

A fairy-tale rise in draft-legal tri, followed by "the worst race experience of [her] life” at the Tokyo Olympics led the Australian star to tough decisions - and meteoric success in long-course racing.

Catch all the action on the Ironman 70.3 Maine livestream this Sunday, July 30.

It was a coast-to-coast weekend of tri with big races at Ironman Lake Placid and 70.3 Oregon.

A recent positive test at the top of pro triathlon has raised the question: How hard would it be to cheat in tri? The answer may surprise you.

Your primer on the people, terms, and rules behind triathlon’s anti-doping efforts.

"If any sport is arguing that they don’t have any doping problem, they are fooling themselves."

Very few professional triathletes have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Does that mean it's not a problem in the sport, or does it mean the problems are in the way we look for it?

Banned for five years on two doping charges, two weeks apart, pro triathlete Andrea Pizzeghella shares his experience of being found guilty of taking a drug not fit for humans.

Falling apart, getting lost, and yelling at Simon Lessing to "get the f**k up here" - as Mark Allen knows, anything can happen in Nice.

Plus, British tri dominates at World Triathlon Para Series Swansea.

Recent studies suggest that water at many U.S. beaches is full of feces and too dirty for safe swimming. Is that really true?

With a change of leadership on the horizon at Ironman, we look back at some of the most important shakeups at the top of the sport—and break down the aftermath.

Jan Van Berkel wanted a storybook ending to his career, and he got one. But first, he had to beat a guy riding his girlfriend's bike. Plus, we recap the action at the World Triathlon Para Series Montreal.

The motor-mouthed Aussie, whose trash talk is as strong as his power-to-weight ratio, has his eyes on the world championship prize.

Lance Armstrong, rolling swim starts, doping, and the Kona/Nice conundrum - the outgoing Ironman CEO holds nothing back in this wide-ranging conversation about his 12-year tenure.

The age-group triathlete's first call after finishing his first triathlon was to his cardiologist - to proudly proclaim, "I am alive!"

After 12 years at the helm of Ironman, Andrew Messick will retire, making way for a new CEO.

June 2023 was a month of moving and shaking on the pro triathlon scene and the PTO rankings. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde explains who's rising up and who's at risk.

Three months after a failed surgery and three days after the arrival of a new baby, the recently-crowned Ironman Coeur d’Alene champ proved he knows how to roll with the punches.

Plus, how a road bike may have helped Ashleigh Gentle avoid a run battle with Emma Pallant-Browne at 70.3 Andorra, and Leon Chevalier engineers a near-perfect race at Les Sables.

We round up all of the most important triathlon news of the month, plus a hot take on what we can learn about safety from two very different races in June.

Maybe you didn't expect Ben Kanute to pull off a 7:37:01 in only his second attempt at the full Iron distance. But the newly-crowned "Fastest American" and his coach, Jim Vance, absolutely did.

We watched hours of pro triathlon YouTube - yes, even the stuff where Sam Long howls at the moon - to help you, the viewer, find something to stream for your next trainer ride.

Game recognize game as Chrissie Wellington celebrates Daniela Ryf's record-breaking performance at Challenge Roth.

Plus, tri gets a stage at Olympic Esports Week, bringing it one step closer to potential inclusion in future Games.

Mark Allen recalls how he fell in love with France during the inaugural 1982 Nice International Triathlon.

History was made in Germany as Daniela Ryf and Magnus Ditlev clocked the fastest times ever recorded in an iron-distance race.

Get smiling - Michelle Vesterby returns to the race course this weekend! Here's how to watch all the action on the 70.3 Elsinore livestream this Sunday, June 18.

Our basic biology can steer us toward bad habits and compulsive behavior. Overcoming these pitfalls requires effort and discipline.

In this exclusive first look at the Ironman World Championship course in Nice, Triathlete shares maps and details on the course for athletes and fans.

Insider information on the Nice course, getting the stamp of approval from legends like Mark Allen, and whether the two-location format is here to stay - the RDs of the World Championship event in Nice tell all.

Cam Wurf finally punched his ticket to Nice, but if last weekend's performances are any indication, he's going to face a lot of competition (looking at you, Braden Currie).

With a world-record course and a world-class pro field, the stage is set for a big (maybe even record-breaking?) day at Challenge Roth. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde analyzes the super-deep men's and women's fields for the big show in Germany.

Winners of the Defender Service Awards save bears, train service dogs, feed people in need, and more. Meet last year’s honorees—and learn how to enter the 2023 contest now!

After leaving an abusive relationship, age-grouper Veronika Merchant is using triathlon to teach her son - and the world - what it means to endure.

Three countries, one epic race. Here's how to watch all the action on the 70.3 Luxembourg livestream this Sunday, June 18.

What we saw during Taylor Knibb's comeback victory at 70.3 Boulder is just the tip of the iceberg. With her coach, Ian O'Brien, the Olympian and reigning 70.3 World Champion shares how she used an injury rehab period to take her riding to a (scarily fast) new level.

2022 Sam Long would barely recognize 2023 Sam Long - and that's by design. The American speaks candidly about the decision to self-coach, overhauling his training plan and bike fit, and balancing world championship races with a baby on the way.