Pre-race discussion and transparency around centerline penalties at the men’s Ironman World Championship in Nice was a good start, but with so much on the line for pros, there’s more to be done.
We talk to the fastest American in Nice at IMWC last weekend to learn about his training this season, his French background, and get six of his top tips on how to descend like a pro.
Remember reading about "a young pro who ran four miles uphill without shoes on the bike leg to finish?" That was a then-unknown Sam Laidlow. Read about the viral 2018 race that set the stage for his world championship win five years later.
We take a look at the bikes ridden by the ten fastest cyclists in the men's pro race at the 2023 Ironman World Championships in Nice, France.
After combing through thousands of images of the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship, our photographers bring you the best photos from a picture-perfect day in Nice.
Every competitor perseveres to the end for a reason. Check out these finish line photos from the 2023 Ironman World Championships men’s race in Nice.
We look at the shoes worn by the top 10 finishers at this year’s men’s Ironman World Championship in Nice, France.
Nice wasn't so nice to everyone who raced last weekend.
Some could say the excitement was gone from this year’s men’s pro race, but don’t blame the course—blame how damn good the men are now.
See the swim, bike, and run from the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship through the lens of Triathlete photographer Brad Kaminski.
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.
Germany's Patrick Lange used a late-bike surge and a super-fast 2:32 run split to get second place at the 2023 Ironman World Championship. He tells us how he did it.
Magnus Ditlev has transformed into one of the best long-course triathletes in the world with his powerful bike/run combo. He tells us all about his podium finish at the 2023 Ironman World Championships.
In his first interview, just moments after becoming the first French Ironman World Champion, Laidlow speaks from the heart.
In the first-ever Ironman World Championship held outside of the United States, 24-year-old Frenchman Sam Laidlow took the win on home soil, clocking an 8:06:22 in Nice, France to take his first world title and became the first French athlete to wear the crown.
Feast upon the data and analysis behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and more in the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship bike count.
We found gear ranging from the obscenely expensive new $24,000 BMC to a new pair of budget wheels from DT Swiss—and much more in between.
Tomorrow, they race. But today, we ooh-la-la over their bikes. Très bien!
With only a few training sessions to go before race day, we head to the shores in Nice, France, to take a look at the swim course and talk to age group athletes preparing for Ironman World Championships.
We got an early look at the new, nearly completely redesigned unnamed Quintana Roo prototype that American Matt Hanson will be racing this weekend in Nice. Check out the details.
"It's bittersweet...but it's also kind of a relief. I don't have to do another one. There's a lot of mental pressure and stress on it to just come and do it again. And if it were going to be held like the first one - no big deal, just a bunch of guys getting together - I’d do it, no problem."
Discover the five most heartwarming finishes in the history of the Ironman World Championship and the incredible stories that drove them.
Join athletes adapting to the Niçois way as they preview the swim, bike, and run courses, participate in the Parade of Nations, and soak up all that the Côte d'Azur has to offer.
We've compiled an updated list of starters and race numbers for the 2023 Ironman World Championship men's race, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.
In Jan Frodeno's final Ironman World Championship race, he'll be riding aboard a custom-painted "Moonshot" Speedmax CFR, dotted with personal touches reflecting his incredible career.
"I think it a brings an element of fun and adrenaline that's not common in Ironman racing, per se. It's a course that probably wouldn't have passed health and safety standards in America simply because the turns are a little bit steep." - Jan Frodeno on the Ironman World Championship course in Nice
These athletes have all won the coveted Ironman World Championship title in the men's race—some of them more than once—but what are they doing now?
Known for his strong bike and run—particularly on tough courses—American Chris Leiferman will be looking to improve upon his fourth-place finish at IMWC St. George last year on his brand-new BMC.
Known for his record-shattering bike split, Sam Laidlow's Canyon is totally optimized for the unique demands of the Nice course.
2,000+ age-groupers, 43 pros, 17 hours, and 1 epic challenge - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 men's Ironman World Championship event in Nice, France.
Danish bike specialist Kristian Hogenhaug is using the sleek, newly released BMC Speedmachine on the IMWC Nice course. Take a look at some unique details.
The flying Dane will look to capitalize on a record-breaking season by attacking the IMWC Nice bike course. We look at his weight-and-aero optimized setup.
An all-new Ironman World Championship course in Nice, France means all-new race dynamics. How will it play out in the men's race this weekend? Thorsten Radde looks into his crystal ball.
Hard-charging Joe Skipper is looking to make an impact at the Nice Ironman World Championships with his super-aero, very customized rig.
Former Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange and his team have paid attention to every single detail on his IMWC 2023 Nice race rig—including rebuilt power meter internals, special prototype tires, and more.
A data scientist digs into the 2023 Ironman World Championship men's age-group qualification numbers and finds the surprising answer.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Ironman World Championships men’s event in Nice.
Rudy Von Berg expects to have a super-fast bike split in Nice, check out his incredible custom-painted Trek Speed Concept SLR.
18 year-old Nicholas Catullo’s memories of his senior year in high school will include an unforgettable trip to race the Ironman World Championship with his father, Chris.
It's going to be a history-making day in France - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action with the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship livestream on September 10.
A hit-and-run accident nearly killed the septuagenarian, but the pull of Ironman World Championships kept him alive.
今年79歳の中川隆二さんはトライアスロン歴40年、これまでにコナ出場5回を果たしている。7年前にはバイク練習中にトラックと衝突し大怪我を負うも、そこから見事復活して2019年には再びコナを完走。そして今年、この不屈の鉄人は最高齢選手としてニースでの世界選手権に挑む。
As the German multihyphenate world champion takes a final bow on his storied career at IMWC Nice, it’s worth understanding Jan Frodeno’s important place in triathlon history.
Ironman World Championships 2023 news, analysis, history, results, photos, gear, and more.
When it comes to Ironman World Championships, Nice, France may not have the same street cred as Kona, but that doesn’t mean the city isn’t storied in triathlon lore.
"This sport can demand you to go deep into the unknown corners of your character for qualities and strengths that can only be found in moments of intensity and challenge."
French triathletes’ names might not ring a bell in North America, but it’s time to start learning about some of the fastest pros across all tri distances.
Two expert coaches analyze the Ironman World Championship courses in Kona and Nice, and explain how to apply these crucial lessons to nail your own "championship" race.
We asked two coaches for their go-to Ironman World Championship workouts athletes can use as they prep for Nice, Kona, or any "A" race on their calendar.
Falling apart, getting lost, and yelling at Simon Lessing to "get the f**k up here" - as Mark Allen knows, anything can happen in Nice.
The motor-mouthed Aussie, whose trash talk is as strong as his power-to-weight ratio, has his eyes on the world championship prize.
Mark Allen recalls how he fell in love with France during the inaugural 1982 Nice International Triathlon.
In this exclusive first look at the Ironman World Championship course in Nice, Triathlete shares maps and details on the course for athletes and fans.
Insider information on the Nice course, getting the stamp of approval from legends like Mark Allen, and whether the two-location format is here to stay - the RDs of the World Championship event in Nice tell all.