Staged finish-line photos, lap counting chaos, and protests galore - Laura Siddall breaks down what happened at Dubai T100 and shout-outs pros who crossed their final finish line at the encore edition of Ironman Arizona.
Seven-time IMAZ finisher and local Roy Hichens shares an insider look at the course and destination for age groupers racing Ironman Arizona—everything from training locations and gear choices to pacing strategy—so that you can have your best race weekend experience at this popular desert race.
Australia's Sarah Crowley claimed the victory.
Triathletes representing 43 countries and 48 states competed in Tempe on Sunday.
The 2017 Ironman Arizona triathlon saw more than 2,500 athletes representing 41 countries and 50 states start the race.
Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Kaisa Sali (FIN) battled competitive fields and windy conditions on the bike to earn the victories at the 2017 Ironman Arizona triathlon.
Athletes are gearing up for a big day of racing in Tempe!
We chat with 12 of the Kona qualifiers from Tempe to get their advice on earning the right to race at the Ironman World Championship.
Canada's Brent McMahon turned in a 7:50:15 Ironman on Sunday in Arizona, finishing second.
American Meredith Kessler has competed in all 13 editions of Ironman Arizona, dating back to 2005.
Sanders crossed the finish line at 7:44:29 to become the fastest athlete ever to finish an Ironman-branded race.
Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Meredith Kessler (USA) claimed the victories on a record-breaking day at the 2016 Ironman Arizona triathlon.
Canada's Lionel Sanders turning in the fastest Ironman time ever to dominate and defend his title.
Paratriathlete Karen Aydelott will compete at this weekend's Ironman Arizona with hopes of earning another shot at the Kona finish.
The American posted the fastest run split of the women's field (3:06:39) to finish second.
Canada’s Lionel Sanders and the United States’ Meredith Kessler were impressive on a cold and rainy day of racing at Ironman Arizona.
Canada's Lionel Sanders and the United States' Meredith Kessler prevailed on a cold and rainy day in Tempe.
Denmark's Michelle Vesterby is fresh off of the best performance of her career and is in Tempe to race Sunday's Ironman Arizona.
Haskins, who will compete at Sunday's Ironman Arizona, chats about deciding to make the jump up in distance and managing pre-race nerves.
The American chats about her disappointing race on the Big Island, solving the Kona puzzle and the importance of Ironman Arizona on her schedule.
The Canadian chats about the Kona experience, Ironman lessons and if he'll look to beat his 7:55:48 Ironman Arizona course record on Sunday.
With a start list that includes nearly 100 pros, including a couple of notable Ironman rookies, there are bound to be a couple of surprises.
McElvenny, who has benefited from the work of the CAF’s Operation Rebound, will be on Ironman Arizona start line in Tempe this weekend.
Ironman Arizona always attracts a unique professional lineup and 2015 will be no different.
The Olympian put together a 47:25 swim, 4:21:24 bike and 2:43:29 marathon to establish a new course record of 7:55:48 at Ironman Arizona.
Known for being one of the most popular Ironmans on the circuit, the 2014 Ironman Arizona triathlon featured a tough day of racing.
The American will look for her first Ironman Arizona victory, and redemption from a disappointing Kona race, this Sunday in Tempe.
American Jordan Rapp explains his decision to forgo Kona this year and shares why he returns to Ironman Arizona year after year.
With a fast course, spectator-friendly venue, and ideal weather conditions, IMAZ has become one of the most popular races on the circuit.
Americans Jordan Rapp, Meredith Kessler and Tim O'Donnell highlight the start list.
Veteran Michael Somsan will compete at Ironman Arizona on Nov. 16.
Photos of the age group field at Sunday's Ironman Arizona triathlon.
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) on Sunday became the first sitting member of Congress to complete an Ironman triathlon.
Race day at Ironman Arizona featured two new bike course records, but it was ultimately fast marathon times that determined the winners.
Spain’s Victor Del Corral and Germany’s Julia Gajer dominated the marathon to earn late-season victories at 2013 Ironman Arizona.
More than 50 male pros and 35 female pros will compete for their share of a $75,000 prize purse and points toward the 2014 Kona race.
According to Azcentral.com, the race has been renewed through 2018 and will feature a name change in 2014.
Both of the men's and women's professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting (though very different) story lines.
Kyrsten Sinema, representing Arizona’s 9th district in the United States Congress since 2012, will be competing in Ironman Arizona.
Pro Linsey Corbin reveals how she finally nabbed the top spot at Ironman Arizona last fall.
Over 2,500 age group athletes took on the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon under ideal conditions in Tempe, Ariz.
The 26-year-old from Germany went 8:03:16 to win his Ironman debut.
Meredith Kessler, Linsey Corbin, Leanda Cave, Paul Amey, TJ Tollakson and Mathias Hecht gathered at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, Ariz.
After overcoming the disappointment of missing a Kona spot, TJ Tollakson shifted his focus and made Ironman Arizona his new goal race.
We chatted with Cave ahead of Ironman Arizona about how she’s feeling physically and emotionally after Kona and her plans for the future.
We chat with the 46-time Ironman competitor to learn about the highs and lows of 2012 and what she expects from Sunday's Ironman Arizona.
Photos of the 2011 Ironman Arizona race from photographer Jason Wise.
Taking on Ironman Arizona this weekend? Or hope to one day? We've got course tips to help you feel prepared for race day.
Nearly 2,600 amateurs took on the Ironman Arizona course in Tempe, Ariz. on Sunday. Check out the photos from Paul Phillips.
Llanos’ victory was highlighted by a finish time of 7:59:38, while Cave ended her season with the first Ironman win of her career.
Check out photos of the activities leading up to the 2011 Ironman Arizona triathlon in Tempe, Ariz.
Several of the sport's top Ironman stars are set to race at this weekend's Ironman Arizona triathlon in Tempe, Ariz. Eight of the athletes gathered at Tempe Town Lake for Friday's Pro Panel.
Thanks to a race date six weeks after the Ironman World Championship, Ironman Arizona will welcome one of the toughest pro fields of any Ironman this year.
Great Britain's Leanda Cave will look to continue her late-season success this weekend at Ironman Arizona in Tempe.
The 2011 version of Ironman Arizona is just days away. Last year, Germany's Timo Bracht and Great Britain's Chrissie Wellington beat out a world-class field of professionals to take the wins. Check out images of the eventful race.
Cruiserman, an event taking place the week before Ironman Arizona, is a test of humor, not endurance.
American triathlete Linsey Corbin chats with Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird about the successes of her 2010 season, her first win of 2011 and what lies ahead for this season.
Photographer Paul Phillips spent 2010 traveling the world to cover the sport of triathlon. In this gallery, Phillips provides 24 of his favorite photos from the year.
What do the top pros ride during a highly-competitive Ironman event? Find out in this photo gallery, featuring the bike gear of the top male and female finishers of the 2010 Ironman Arizona triathlon.
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.
A preview of this Sunday’s Ironman Arizona race in Tempe, Ariz.
Tempe Town Lake, the centerpiece and swim course for next month's Ironman Arizona event, is set to re-open this Tuesday, Oct. 26. See photos in the article.
Go back to the 2009 Ironman Arizona race with this photo gallery.
On Saturday, Nov. 6 Tempe Town Lake welcomed a few hundred athletes into the waters for a DCB Extreme Adventures Open-Water Swim Event.
Three-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington has revealed on her blog that it was a variety of illnesses that led to her illness that forced her to withdraw from the 2010 Ironman World Championship back on Oct. 9.
First, Matt Reed announced he would be competing in his first Ironman at Arizona, then three-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington announced her intention to race and now Denmark’s Rasmus Henning is throwing his name into the mix.
Triathlete.com chatted with Wellington to talk about the decision, what’s next for her and how she feels about some of the rumors that have been circulating since the race.
November 21's Ironman Arizona looks to be on track as the process of refilling Tempe Town Lake began today in Tempe, Ariz. Officials expect the lake to be re-opened by October 25, nearly one full month before the Ironman date.
According to several local Phoenix-area news sources the dam at Tempe Town Lake is nearing completion and should be ready to be re-filled in time for the Nov. 1 deadline.
Olympian Matt Reed will make the jump up to the Ironman distance for the first time this fall when he competes at Ironman Arizona in Tempe, Ariz. on Nov. 21.