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A frank conversation with Ironman CEO Andrew Messick reveals details about the pro series, why now, what it could mean for pro world championship qualification in the future, and more.

2,000+ age-groupers, 53 pros, and 1 history-making day - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 women's Ironman World Championship event in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Hawaii Ironman World Championships is all about being prepared, so nothing throws a bigger wrench into the field than a strong, unknown quantity on the start list.

With one of the deepest, most well-rounded fields ever, and a historic women’s-only event, the 2023 Hawaii Ironman Championship could be one for the ages. We break down who to watch, when, and where.

At 73 years old, Sandi Wiebe, the “elder stateswoman” of this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championship has mastered the art of blissfully unaware winning.

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

It's going to be a history-making day in Hawaii - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action with the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship livestream on October 14.

With the number of slots available for the women's Hawaii Ironman World Championship increasing nearly fivefold, is Ironman letting too many female triathletes into Kona too quickly? We break down the data.

Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of pro triathlon racing at Challenge Barcelona, 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships, and World Cup Rome.

In a no-holds-barred interview with Triathlete, Weiss talks about racing over 80 times (including eight Ironman World Championship starts) since his suspension, his recent winning streak, and even doles out advice to other pros by name.

Inspired by Chris Nikic and Sam Holness, 18-year-old Adrienne Bunn is heading to Kona to become the first known woman with autism to complete the Ironman World Championship with the help of a newfound community.

Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde breaks down the latest PTO rankings, from those who worked their way into the upper echelons to those who were surprisingly far back and who stepped it up late in the season.

The only American Olympic gold medalist began her 2024 Olympic comeback unranked, with no World Triathlon points, and an auspicious first few results. Where does she stand now?

A short-course focused weekend was full of big waves (and big drama) at Super League Malibu and World Triathlon Cup Tangier.

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

If your "awful triathlon season" involved being the first (and only) male to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, please rise. We talk to the only man standing about why a very bad 2023 season could actually be a very good thing.

Forget what you learned from "Baywatch" - lifeguarding, specifically lifeguarding a triathlon, involves a complex series of decisions to keep athletes safe in a crowded, chaotic open-water swim where lives are literally on the line.

Unpredictable racing at the World Triathlon Championship Series final, the XTERRA World Championship, and 70.3 Augusta.

With women's NCAA championship in the near future and a thriving ongoing collegiate club scene, we look at ten of the top schools for triathlon.

Lionel Sanders, Jackson Laundry, and Tamara Jewett return for round 2 of back-to-back 70.3s this weekend. Here's how to watch the free Ironman 70.3 Augusta livestream this Sunday, September 24.

"There was a huge contingent, mostly in Europe, which believed the Ironman was the holy grail. I led the charge that from a practical perspective...that the Ironman triathlon [had] zero chance of making it onto the Olympic program."

World champions will be crowned this weekend - and it's going to be a straight battle of the top short-course athletes in the sport. We preview the men's and women's contenders for the WTCS Final in Pontevedra.

After one of the most competitive seasons of off-road racing in history, the XTERRA World Cup series now comes down to the wire in Molveno, Italy. We preview the course and contenders for the men's and women's races at this weekend's 2023 XTERRA World Championship.

The 2023 championship season is going strong, but some pros are already looking ahead to 2024. Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of Ironman, 70.3, and Challenge racing around the globe.

The dethroned Ironman champion opens up about the worst year of his life and career.

The top nonprofits win a customized Land Rover Defender 130 and a pile of cash. Cast your vote starting on September 15 to help choose this year’s winners.

British triathlete Lydia Dant found an unlikely calling in pro triathlon and is leveraging her meteoric rise to help support up-and-coming female triathletes.

Pre-race discussion and transparency around centerline penalties at the men’s Ironman World Championship in Nice was a good start, but with so much on the line for pros, there’s more to be done.

After taking DNFs at recent world championship races, Pieter Heemeryck and Lucy Hall will be looking for redemption at 70.3 Belgium. Stream the race live on Outside Watch this weekend - here's how.

Remember reading about "a young pro who ran four miles uphill without shoes on the bike leg to finish?" That was a then-unknown Sam Laidlow. Read about the viral 2018 race that set the stage for his world championship win five years later.

Nice wasn't so nice to everyone who raced last weekend.

Some could say the excitement was gone from this year’s men’s pro race, but don’t blame the course—blame how damn good the men are now.

In the first-ever Ironman World Championship held outside of the United States, 24-year-old Frenchman Sam Laidlow took the win on home soil, clocking an 8:06:22 in Nice, France to take his first world title and became the first French athlete to wear the crown.

Feast upon the data and analysis behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and more in the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship bike count.

We found gear ranging from the obscenely expensive new $24,000 BMC to a new pair of budget wheels from DT Swiss—and much more in between.

"It's bittersweet...but it's also kind of a relief. I don't have to do another one. There's a lot of mental pressure and stress on it to just come and do it again. And if it were going to be held like the first one - no big deal, just a bunch of guys getting together - I’d do it, no problem."

We've compiled an updated list of starters and race numbers for the 2023 Ironman World Championship men's race, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.

"I think it a brings an element of fun and adrenaline that's not common in Ironman racing, per se. It's a course that probably wouldn't have passed health and safety standards in America simply because the turns are a little bit steep." - Jan Frodeno on the Ironman World Championship course in Nice

These athletes have all won the coveted Ironman World Championship title in the men's race—some of them more than once—but what are they doing now?

2,000+ age-groupers, 43 pros, 17 hours, and 1 epic challenge - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 men's Ironman World Championship event in Nice, France.

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.

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.

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.