2015 ITU Long Distance World Championships

Professionals, amateurs and paratriathletes descended on the Swedish town of Motala to compete for world titles.

Photo: JANOS M SCHMIDT

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.

Photos: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org

Professionals, amateurs and paratriathletes descended on the Swedish town of Motala to compete over a two-lap 4km swim in the bay, followed by a picturesque three-lap hilly 120km bike and finally a three-lap 30km run that traversed the stunning shoreline of Lake Vattern. Ultimately it was the United States’ Mary Beth Ellis and France’s Cyril Viennot who claimed the first world titles of their careers at the ITU Long Distance World Championships. Read the race recap.

Jan Frodeno Reflects on His Final Ironman World Championship

Immediately after finishing 24th place at his final Ironman World Championships, the Olympic medalist (and three-time IMWC winner) explains what his race in Nice meant to him.

Keywords: