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Americans Cameron Dye and Sarah Haskins turned in strong performances on the swim, bike and run to take the wins at the opening race of the 2011 Life Time Fitness Triathlon series.

Despite a bike crash, Javier Gomez surges to the finish line to take the title in the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon in Sydney, Australia

The University of Colorado's Karl "Rudy" Kahsar and the University of Florida's Kaitlin Shiver captured the individual titles, and Colorado repeated as overall team champion at the 2011 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship Saturday.

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Daniel Fontana has had an impressive triathlon career and is making his mark in the sport. Inside Triathlon senior editor Jennifer Purdie chatted with him about his upcoming races and what his training grounds are like.

The competition in 70.3s worldwide is getting tougher every year and this year is no exception. The field lining up for the Texas 70.3 is world class, and to win you will have to be in top form.

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has confirmed that he will not be racing at the 2011 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

I didn't train so much on the bike when I raced at the short distance. Now I have to!

TriCenter’s Ann Wessling talks to Ironman 70.3 California winner Andy Potts moments after he crosses the finish line.

TriCenter’s Ann Wessling talks to Ironman 70.3 California winner Mirinda Carfrae moments after she crosses the finish line.

TriCenter’s Ann Wessling talks to Ironman 70.3 California second-place finisher Rasmus Henning moments after he crosses the finish line.

TriCenter’s Ann Wessling talks to Ironman 70.3 California second-place finisher Heather Jackson moments after she crosses the finish line.

TriCenter’s Ann Wessling talks to Ironman 70.3 California third-place finisher Michael Weiss moments after he crosses the finish line.

It was a dramatic day in Oceanside, Calif. as both the pro men's and women's race came down to the late miles of the run. In the end, Andy Potts and Mirinda Carfrae earned their third titles in So Cal thanks to speedy performances down the finish line chute.

Andy Potts and Mirinda Carfrae took their third Oceanside wins at the 12th running of the Rohto Ironman 70.3 California. The pro men's and women's fields were extremely competitive from start to finish.

Canada's Melanie McQuaid talks about her new-found passion for 70.3 racing and how she's feeling about racing in a brand new position aboard her Specialized Shiv.

Trek/K-Swiss team member Lesley Paterson talks about her decision to pull out of tomorrow's Ironman 70.3 California triathlon.

American Kelly Williamson chats about her stellar start to 2011 and the upcoming Ironman 70.3 California triathlon.

Trek/K-Swiss team member Heather Jackson talks about dealing with pre-race nerves and the excitement of racing on her hometown course at the Ironman 70.3 California triathlon.

American Matt Reed chats about his previous races at the Ironman 70.3 California. In 2009 he won the race before finishing second to Michael Raelert in 2010.

Ben Hoffman talks about his favorite parts of the Ironman 70.3 California course and provides tips for surviving the 56-mile bike ride.

Matt Reed is ready for the Oceanside 70.3. Senior editor Jennifer Purdie chatted with him on this upcoming race, his vertical advantages and the new challenge of the 140.6.

A look at the professional start list for this Saturday’s Ironman 70.3 California triathlon.

Look back on last year's professional and age-group Oceanside races with this photo gallery.

In town for this weekend’s TriRock San Diego race and not sure where to eat, train and entertain?

New Zealand's Nicky Samuels used a lead off of the bike to outpace race favorite Emma Moffatt and take her first ITU World Cup victory. See images of the fast-paced race in this photo gallery.

Nicky Samuels of New Zealand used a daring breakaway on the bike to snap up her first career ITU Triathlon World Cup title today in Mooloolaba.

Brad Kahlefeldt led a gold-silver Australian finish at today’s Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup.

Several age groupers kicked off their season at this weekend's Miami International Triathlon in Florida. The Olympic-distance race featured nearly 2,000 athletes. Were you one of them? Click through the photo gallery to see if you can find an image of yourself from race day!

The United States' short-course stars showed up for the first race of the 5150 Series in Miami, Fla.

American teammates and training partners Matt Chrabot and Jillian Petersen took the wins at the 2011 Miami International Triathlon. The race also served as the first-ever race of WTC's 5150 Triathlon Series.

New Zealand’s Kris Gemmell successfully made the jump up to long-course racing, while the United States’ Mary Beth Ellis proved she is healthy after an injury-plagued 2010 season, at the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Singapore triathlon.

Americans Tim O’Donnell and Kelly Williamson beat out tough competition to take the victories at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 San Juan event in Puerto Rico.

The Ironman 70.3 San Juan triathlon in Puerto Rico will take place this Saturday, March 19. Despite no track record, the event has attracted a professional field on par with top half-iron distance event.

Inside Triathlon senior editor Jennifer Purdie chatted with Jarrod Shoemaker about his sprint championship and his goals leading into the 2012 London Olympics.

A local said this week, “There may be big buildings and water, but it’s still a desert.” That desert now hosts posh modern amenities such as a F1 racetrack and an ever-expanding modern city, in addition to one of the world’s most competitive triathlons. Here are some breathtaking scenes from Abu Dhabi.

This weekend's Abu Dhabi International Triathlon may have given several pros more of an early-season test than they had bargained for. In the men's pro field alone, 16 of 37 athletes dropped out before reaching the finish line.

Can't get enough of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon? Check out our second of three photo galleries.

The hot and windy conditions of the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon meant that just finishing the 3km swim, 200km bike and 20km run was an accomplishment.

See images of the damage at the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship in this photo gallery.

Jonathan Brownlee has been hailed as the future of triathlon — by the reigning Olympic champion.

Triathlete.com has been following some of the best triathletes in the world as they train, scout the course and devour the massive buffet at the Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan hotel.

This past weekend Sarah Haskins won the first-ever USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championship and became the top American female finisher of the 2011 Clermont ITU Pan American Cup.

Macca talks about how he made the decision to go after the 2012 London Olympics, and what exactly he'll have to change in his training to have a chance at the Olympic starting line.

Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday's 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla.

The race organizers of Saturday's 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes.

See images of a rainy day at the 2011 Ironman New Zealand triathlon.

New Zealand’s Cameron Brown became the first athlete to win the same Ironman 10 times, while fellow Kiwi Samantha Warriner won her first Ironman title only a few months after undergoing heart surgery.

Overcast skies and spats of rain and wind have not darkened spirits as athletes prepare to race Ironman New Zealand this Saturday.

Life Time Fitness CEO Bahram Akradi talks about Life Time's ultra-distance triathlon, the Leadman Epic 250.

Fresh off of a smoking hot rookie year, pro triathlete Gwen Jorgensen is gearing up for a big second season.

Several top professional triathletes chose to escape the frigid winter to kick off their seasons in tropical Costa Rica.

One of Great Britain's top ITU triathletes has announced his retirement from the sport after deciding to concentrate on his studies rather than compete for a place at the 2012 London Olympics.

Inside Triathlon senior editor Jennifer Purdie interviews pro triathlete Kelly Williamson about her upcoming Rev3 race in Costa Rica and what's on the schedule for the 2011 season.

Reigning Ironman world champion Chris McCormack has announced that he will pass on the opportunity to defend his title at the 2011 Ironman World Championship, and will instead go for a spot on Australia's 2012 London Olympic team.

Check out these images from Day Two at the Trek/K-Swiss triathlon team camp in Kona, Hawaii.

Great Britain's Helen Jenkins tells the Guardian UK newspaper that she often pictures running through Hyde Park, which will be part of the 2012 Olympic triathlon course.

American Jarrod Shoemaker is leading a charge to make draft-legal triathlons available to more triathletes in the United States.

Jodie Swallow talks to Triathlete.com about her goals for 2011, which include becoming the best all-around triathlete possible.

Be a part of the 2011 Endurance LIVE Consumer Show and Awards Gala with this photo gallery.

The window of opportunity to toe the line at the 2011 Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kona, Hawaii without qualifying at an Ironman event is closing quickly.

Portugal's Vanessa Ferndandes announced today that she will be taking a break from her professional triathlon career to deal with health issues.

Australia’s Chris McCormack and Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen lead the Kona Pro Rankings heading into February, thanks in large part to their podium finishes at the 2010 Ironman World Championship.

Inside Triathlon magazine photo editor Nils Nilsen made the trek out to Abu Dhabi last year for the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Age groupers jumped at the opportunity to race on the proposed triathlon course for the 2012 London Olympics, prompting a sell out of the Dextro Energy Triathlon London.

American triathlete Tim O'Donnell will focus on the Ironman World Championship in 2011.

See images of the 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala from San Diego, Calif.

New Zealand professional Jamie Whyte and Australian veteran Belinda Granger took the wins today, Jan. 15, at the fifth annual Challenge Wanaka iron-distance triathlon in New Zealand.

Great Britain's Helen Jenkins is the country's top female triathlete and has her sights set on the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Three of Great Britain's Olympic hopefuls, Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee and Helen Jenkins, gave a masterclass to competition winners as part of six "money-can't-buy" experiences at the GE Ultimate World Champion Triathlon Day.

Graham O'Grady and Jo Lawn claimed honors in the Port of Tauranga half triathlon in New Zealand, an event that doubled as the national long distance championship.

Irish triathlete Aileen Morrison has made a New Year's wish to stay injury-free as she sets her sights on qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

A new six-race elite series will debut in 2011. The series was created to help prep U.S. athletes for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Great Britain's Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee talk about their dream of crossing the finish line together on their home turf in 2012 to take Olympic Gold.

Canada's Paula Findlay, a 21-year-old rookie on the International Triathlon Union (ITU) circuit, won four races, including back-to-back victories at Kitzbuhel and London, two of the stops on the World Championship Series schedule.

American Chris Lieto looks back on his 11th place finish from the 2010 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Triathlon is being watched and enjoyed by more people around the world, according to the International Triathlon Union's 2010 television audience statistics released today.

A game-show win is helping Great Britain's Katie Ingram in her quest for Olympic glory in 2012.

Australia's Chris McCormack continues to lead the men's Kona pro rankings thanks to his Ironman World Championship win, while Great Britain's Leanda Cave has taken the top spot in the women's rankings.

The Brownlee brothers are set to head up one of Britain's strongest ever triathlon squads in the run-up to London 2012, British Triathlon has announced.

See more photos of the Ironman Arizona triathlon from Tempe, Ariz. It was an emotional day as Chrissie Wellington broke another record, Timo Bracht earned a close victory and Jordan Rapp turned in an amazing comeback.

Despite windy conditions and sporadic rain, Tempe, Ariz. produced a world-record setting stage today, with Chrissie Wellington covering the Ironman distance in 8:36:13. Germany’s Timo Bracht of Team Comerzbank turned in a strong bike-run combo to take the overall win in 8:07:16.

The Czech Republic's Filip Ospaly came out on top in a tight race at the first Super Sprint Grand Prix Triathlon in Oceanside, Calif.

A preview of this Sunday’s Ironman Arizona race in Tempe, Ariz.

Go back to the 2009 Ironman Arizona race with this photo gallery.

Germany’s Michael Raelert became the first athlete to repeat on the Clearwater course, while Great Britain’s Jodie Swallow led the women’s race from start to finish to take her first Ironman World Championship 70.3 title.