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Triathletes, runners, and cyclists did some crazy things this year. Here were some of the most impressive COVID challenges—so you can find some inspiration.

This year forced organizers to invent new ways to race—virtually. But what happens to those online experiences when things return to “normal?”

As large events start again, protocols are in place to mitigate risk during the race—but what happens before and after?

Looking for a competitive outlet but don’t want to venture outside? Look no further.

Will this be the decade we see the French ITU squad take over as the most dominant men’s team in the sport?

From one of the most inspiring athletes ever to take on Ironman, to the male runner-up and a very fast age-grouper, we chatted with three athletes about race day in Panama City Beach.

In preparation for the return to racing in Panama City Beach, here’s a look back at some of the highlights in Ironman Florida’s storied history.

Roll out of bed and into the swim when you camp at these races.

In the last two years, we’ve seen several Kona records broken into pieces. But is the fastest still yet to come?

We’re going back to the early 80s with a look at the dominating duo of the Puntous twins, the only set of siblings to ever finish 1-2 at an Ironman World Championship. 

80 auto qualifiers and 20 wildcard selections will vie for one of the biggest prize purses in the history of the sport—and this year’s de facto long-course world championship on December 6 at Challenge Daytona.

What does racing a 70.3 look like during the pandemic? Now we know. We look at some of the policies and procedures that were put into place at Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Arizona triathlon. 


Fourty-six years ago, a couple of runners from San Diego came up with the idea to add swim and bike legs to a footrace. Back then, the word “triathlon” wasn’t even in the dictionary, but thanks to these inventive athletes, it soon became a household name. 

The beauty of your first Swimrun race is you should go in with zero expectations—and that’s exactly what we all need right now.

Over 600 athletes swam, biked, and ran this past week. Here are the prize winners.

We asked and you delivered: athletes from around the world knocked out their virtual 140.6 miles last week as part of Hawaii From Home.

After three rounds of voting, it's time to announce the winners!

We're down to two men and two women. It's time to name a King and Queen of the Ironman World Championship!

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're pitting the race's legends against each other to crown a King and Queen of Kona.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're pitting the race's legends against each other to crown a King and Queen of Kona.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

It's finally time to tackle the 140.6 miles in seven days. Here's what you need to know.

Thirteen years ago this month, Chrissie Wellington won her first Ironman World Championship as a relative unknown, sending shockwaves through the sports world. Here’s a look back at the race that has been called the biggest upset in Ironman Hawaii history.

The PTO puts dollars behind two more races, while Ironman awards some Kona slots in Australia and returns to racing in North America.

As racing slowly sputters back to a start this fall, pro triathletes are forming last-minute, ad hoc fields at small races like the Bear Lake Brawl—the first prize purse on U.S. soil since the beginning of the pandemic.

This week, we’re going back four years ago this month to one of the most memorable finishes in the sport of triathlon.

The ITU finally races over the Olympic distance, Ironman makes its long-awaited return to Australia, and PTO pays pros in Canada. 

The 2020 event would have marked the 40th anniversary of the historic race's origin.

After becoming the first bilateral above-knee amputee to complete the Ironman World Championship, Roderick Sewell sees his future as limitless.

Ironman Tallinn went off this weekend—with 1,500 athletes across the full and 70.3 distance races. Here's what this return to racing looks like.

Plus Alistair Brownlee is a legend and complete psycho—and the PTO puts more money behind small pro regional events.

Don't miss your chance to take home one of these amazing prize packs.

One year after winning her first world title, Katie Zaferes will look to defend it in a winner-take-all one-day world championship.

Davos got stormed out, the PTO keeps pros afloat, and everyone but me is mad at ITU.

Allysa Seely, Hailey Danz, and Melissa Stockwell made history back in 2016.

With mass participation events off the table for the foreseeable future, it could be time for smaller grassroots races to shine.

A select few pro triathletes returned to racing with Super League’s Arena Games this weekend, and there’s real racing on the horizon.

In this virtual iron-distance event you have one week to complete the full 140.6—and the chance to win daily raffle prizes.

We talk to a handful of tri-competitors from the newly released Amazon Prime series World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji.

The 13th iron-distance victory of Wellington's career required the most perseverance.

With one of the first major-branded multisport events taking place a couple of weeks ago at Ötillö’s Swimrun Engadin, we talk to Ötillö’s founder Michael Lemmel to get a glimpse into our pandemic triathlon future.

The New Zealand destination was supposed to host the 2020 event, but it was canceled due to the pandemic.

Short-course triathletes will compete in a pool, on a trainer, and on a treadmill.

Sport, politics, and world events have always been—and always will be— inextricably intertwined. The postponement of the 2020 Olympics is just one of many times the Games have fallen victim to larger world events.

Allysa Seely’s determination drives her forward.

If you want to win a 70.3 Worlds slot via the Ironman VR Championship series, then you need to pay attention to the rules.

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the rescheduled events are officially off.

Roth, Germany has been host to some of triathlon's most iconic performances.

The Olympian and defending World Champ can laugh at herself—and marvel at the turns her life has taken.

With the Tokyo Games being pushed out a year due to COVID-19, athletes are leaning on their community, their friends and families, and each other.

Pro purses and World spots will reflect how many pros are able to compete in a race—when there are races again.

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A spike in cases across Texas causes Ironman to pull the plug on this Sunday’s scheduled event at the last minute.

With safeguards in place, roughly 1,000 participants are registered to race on June 28—despite a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in both Texas and locally in Lubbock.

The Big Island and Kailua-Kona have kept COVID-19 at bay, but now face economic challenges without tourists. What will triathletes see when Ironman eventually returns?

A 7:40:23 victory at the 2017 Ironman South American Championship was the start of a roller coaster year for Tim Don.

America’s leading male Olympic hopeful shares his insights on coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and staying motivated for Tokyo 2021.

During its short-lived run, the Hy-Vee Triathlon out of Des Moines produced some unforgettable moments and paid out a lot of cash.

We're all missing race weekends and the memories that come along with them, so we're looking back on some of the iconic moments from the past. First up, the underdog performance of American Susan Williams in 2004.

Find some motivation—and earn some cool swag—with these summer run virtual races. If you're sick of running, there's also a unique swim option that will give you some purpose in the water.

As virtual racing grows, so do questions over fairness and consistency.

Athletes will be able to earn a spot to 70.3 Worlds in New Zealand over a best three of four virtual race omnium—which they're calling the Championship Series.

Let's engage in a little wishful dreaming. What destination race are you most excited for when you can go to destination races again?

Kona 2020 will be rescheduled to February 2021—and a date for the 70.3 World Championships is still TBD.

As the world tries to limit the spread and fatality rate of the COVID-19 pandemic, race directors grapple with the possibility of no mass events in 2020.

Thanks to a partnership between USA Triathlon, Challenge Family North America, and the Professional Triathletes Organization, professionals will have a big target on their 2020 race calendar.

The only races on the horizon will be virtual races for the foreseeable future. The good news is they’re off to a pretty good start, and they might get even better.

A few races have been added to the 2020 Kona qualifying window.

On April 1, Ironman launched its virtual club and races. We tested it out.

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With race after race getting canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, triathletes are left with a lot of questions. One of the nation's top race directors provides some answers.

What will happen with Kona qualification? Some wild speculation.

The Olympics will kick off at the end of July in 2021.

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt lives globally, Olympic hopefuls—who have been preparing for the Tokyo Games for nearly all their lives—find themselves both disappointed and hopeful.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposed to postpone the Summer Games for about a year, with full support from IOC president Thomas Bach.

With racing canceled everywhere—and trailheads and bike paths more crowded than ever—what does the race scene even look like for 2020?

With race cancelations decimating the triathlon schedule, Ironman is launching its own virtual training and racing platform.

Campeche 70.3 and the ITU Mooloolaba World Cup took place this weekend—but should they have?

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) is leading to cancelations of all kinds of large events, including most races planned in the near future. Here's our ongoing list.