Challenge Roth

Switzerland's Caroline Steffen didn't feel great throughout yesterday's Challenge Roth, but she still ended up winning the race in 8:40:35.

Luxembourg's Dirk Bockel dominated a tough field at Challenge Roth to earn a 19-minute personal best and the fastest iron-distance time of 2013.

Luxembourg's Dirk Bockel and Switzerland's Caroline Steffen earned victories at their debuts at Challenge Roth.

Luxembourg's Dirk Bockel and Switzerland's Caroline Steffen earned their first victories at the iconic Challenge Roth triathlon.

Holly Bennett shares behind-the-scene photos from Challenge Roth.

Defending champion James Cunnama will once again go head-to-head with crowd favorite Timo Bracht.

The top seeded professional men and women set to compete at Challenge Roth on Sunday were introduced to members of the media.

An important milestone was acknowledged on Wednesday evening in Roth, with a special celebration to honor Belinda Granger’s 10th race in Roth.

Bob Babbitt chats with pro Dylan McNeice from Challenge Roth.

With Challenge Roth’s race week activities ramping up, we share a collection of facts and figures specific to the iconic event.

Bob chats with up-and-coming New Zealand pro Dylan McNeice. McNeice, a former elite swimmer, has had a breakout year.

Bob chats with age-group athlete Johannes Rabi. Johannes is from Germany, but lives and trains on a tiny island in Asia.

Bob chats with Challenge Family's Zibi Szlufcik about the partnership with Chris McCormack and global expansion of the Challenge Series.

Serving as a homestay is a popular volunteer role in Roth, Germany.

In this episode, Bob chats with Dirk Bockel of Luxembourg, who says this is a key race on his schedule for 2013.

Bob Babbitt takes his Breakfast with Bob show on the road to Roth, Germany ahead of Sunday's Challenge Roth triathlon.

There’s something about Challenge Roth. Athletes have either been to Roth and long to go back or can’t wait to get there.

With more than 200,000 screaming fans along the course and blazing finish times, Challenge Roth is one the sport’s grandest races.

The final official celebration of the 2012 Challenge Roth, the Helferfest (Volunteer’s Party), marked the closure of a thrilling race week in Germany.

While the world record times that Roth’s course is renowned for enabling failed to fall, the competitive field made for a thrilling day.

South Africa's James Cunnama and Great Britain's Rachel Joyce earned the titles at Challenge Roth.

The pre-race buzz continues to build at Challenge Roth.

Holly Bennett talks about her experience at Challenge Roth.

Thursday night the festivities kicked off with the Erdinger Urweiss party, a celebration of Erdinger’s newest wheat beer.

Today’s press conference focused on ten of these athletes, five men and five women professionals each aiming for a place atop the podium.

This week "Dispatch" columnist Holly Bennett is on the road in Germany to cover Challenge Roth.

Timo Bracht and Rachel Joyce highlight the pro field.

Although we have no confirmation of any plans, the timing and popularity of Challenge Roth make it a viable option for Lance Armstrong.

For the first time in three years the Challenge Roth Triathlon will not feature Chrissie Wellington on the start list.

The world’s largest iron distance triathlon, Challenge Roth, has sold out in record time since entries opened this week.

Follow Andreas Raelert as he races to a Challenge Roth victory and a new world record.

A combination of factors come into play to make the Challenge Roth triathlon the race where iron-distance records are broken.

A participant passed away while competing in Sunday's Challenge Roth Triathlon in Roth, Germany.

It was a record-breaking day at Challenge Roth. Over 180,000 spectators cheered Andreas Raelert and Chrissie Wellington on their way to new world records. See images of the day.

Great Britain’s Chrissie Wellington earned her third-straight victory at Challenge Roth in the same way she’s done in each of the last two years, with a new world record.

Since Roth, Germany, started hosting iron-distance events in 1988, both male and female pros have broken eight hours nine times on Roth’s course. Make that ten; both Andreas Raelert and Chrissie Wellington set new world records today, at 7:41:33 and 8:18:13 respectively.

Check out a few images of her bike in transition. The Cannondale Slice helped her to a 4:40:39 bike split.

Germany's Andreas Raelert broke the world record for fastest iron-distance triathlon by going 7:41:33 at Challenge Roth. Check out these photos of the BMC Time Machine that helped Raelert to a 4:11:43 bike split.

Great Britain's Chrissie Wellington earned her third-straight victory at Challenge Roth in the same way she's done in each of the last two years, with a new world record.

Germany's Andreas Raelert made his Challenge Roth debut by breaking the world record for fastest iron-distance race. His time of 7:41:33 came thanks to a 46:18 swim, a 4:11:43 bike and a 2:40:52 run.

The city of Roth, Germany is buzzing about tomorrow's Challenge Roth Triathlon. Check out these pre-race photos.

Challenge Family CEO Felix Walchshöfer explains why so many professional triathletes commit to Challenge Roth every year.

South Africa's James Cunnama is looking to upset the Germans tomorrow at Challenge Roth.

Australia's Rebekah Keat talks about the women's competition at tomorrow's Challenge Roth triathlon.

Germany's Andreas Raelert talks about the relationship with his brother, Michael, and what it means to have him in Roth to support him.

Germany's Andreas Raelert tells us what he knows about the Challenge Roth course.

Wish you could travel to Roth and take in the festivities of Challenge Roth? We'll take you there with this photo gallery from the pre-race festival.

In this four-part series, which originally aired as a full-length Training Day feature back in May, we take you on-location to experience a real training camp with the Raelerts, including their key running workout, a three-and-a-half hour bike ride, and a five-kilometer pool session.

"The world’s largest iron-distance triathlon” is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend. Challenge Roth will take place on July 10th, 2011 with over 3,300 athletes and 600 relay teams from 61 countries.

Challenge Family triathlons offer athletes new options for long-course racing in Europe.