Faces in the pack

Stacy DeLeon is using triathlon to advocate for her son—and everyone with Down syndrome.

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A freight truck nearly killed her. Then she set her sights on racing.

Meet the athletes who made it happen.

Despite a rare, painful chronic condition that hobbles most who face it, Kristin McQueen just crossed her 18th Ironman finish line—and counting.

Christina Hopper has piloted a nearly $19M war machine and raced in our sport’s most iconic event—and faced seemingly insurmountable challenges in both.

Marine Mike Mendoza is targeting a 70.3 world record in support of other wounded warriors

Only five years into her tri career, Audrey Ernst has worked her way from tri newbie to USA Triathlon’s high school national champion.

Kona’s oldest female competitor this year is swimming in a fountain of youth.

In 2010, less than two years after his near-death experience, Miller achieved his goal at Ironman Cozumel.

New XTERRA pro and full-time nurse Liz Gruber is back to racing after a SportsCenter-worthy bike crash.

“In general, there are myths surrounding plus-size people’s capabilities in any sport."

Last November, age-grouper Lloyd Henry became one of only five athletes to complete an Ironman on all six continents.

This month, Kris Klotzbach will celebrate her four-year work anniversary at her job, and so far, she has not once driven her car to the office.

Faced with a mother’s worst nightmare, Tracey Scheppach turned to triathlon and found a powerful platform to help other families.

When this doctor crossed her 12th Ironman finish line, she got a huge surprise—and learned a valuable lesson.

This frosh NCAA triathlete is juggling a full course load, three sports and sorority life—and crushing it all.

Age-grouper Susan Haag crossed the finish line of her hundredth 140.6-mile race in November. And she’s just getting started.

Tim Crawford crossed the finish line of eight Ironmans before he finally heard announcer Mike Reilly say those magic words: “Tim Crawford, YOU are an Ironman!”

Exposure to a cancer-causing chemical agent while serving in Iraq motivated Kelly Hafer to start racing.

Shirin Gerami proves it’s courage—not clothing—that makes the triathlete.

A Sandy Hook victim—and tiny triathlete—lives on through the sport he loved.

How former Navy helicopter pilot and current novelist Anne Wilson uses triathlon to get inspired, even after 28 years in the sport.

Illusionist Rob Lake is a wizard on the stage—and on the race course.

Meet the Emmy Award winner, actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist and triathlete.

Triathlete Kirk Smith faced a grim diagnosis with tenacity and resolve to beat the odds.

Cuban triathlete Raul Alcolea finds a way to live out his multisport dreams—and clears the way for other aspiring athletes.

Age-group athlete Jodi Pettit describes her inspirational journey to manage the pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis through exercise.

Triathlon is a labor of love for this Nassau native.

The phrase “stoke the fire”—something Smith heard on a radio broadcast—stuck in his head and is a guiding missive.

The former collegiate soccer player's key to success? Keep it fun and balanced.

A couple health scares couldn’t keep this age-grouper from racing her first triathlon.

Multitasking comes naturally to the entrepreneur, which just might explain his success as an elite amateur triathlete.

New Jersey triathlete Rick Nisbet shares how he lost more than 200 pounds and regained control over his life—plus, his tips for newbies.