Ironman 70.3 World Championships

Confused by Ironman’s new Kona and 70.3 Worlds qualifying system? Read up before it kicks off July 6.

A new Ironman 70.3 race in the United States, a T100 age-group world championship, and Alex Yee’s marathon debut - plus more triathlon news from April 2025.

"I’ve gone back to my pretty old-school training methods from early on in my career,” Sanders tells Triathlete about his 2025 campaign for a 70.3 World Championship after Oceanside win.

Taylor Knibb and Jelle Geens were crowned champions as Hoka Rocket X 2 and On Cloudboom Strike ended up the most prolific shoes at the front of the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

We look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in both the women's and men's pro races at the 2024 70.3 World Championships in Taupō, New Zealand.

The Ironman 70.3 World Championship was an entertaining display of athleticism. And with $2,575,000 on the line in the Pro Series, the pros had big reasons to give it their all.

The 30-year-old Paris Olympian overcame a disappointing short-course season to win the 2024 70.3 World Championship with a late-race surge.

The 26-year-old American unleashed yet another dominant performance on the global stage, while second-place Kat Matthews secured the required points for the overall Ironman Pro Series win.

”I don't know what people expect of me, but I am just going to try and finish the year on a high. It has been a super long year, and I'm a little bit unsure - I could do super well or I could be out the ***,” top contender Ashleigh Gentle told the audience in Taupo.

One of the most dominant middle-distance athletes on the circuit today, Ashleigh Gentle, sits down with Bob Babbitt ahead of the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship race in Taupo, New Zealand.

A returning champion and some very dangerous short-course talent makes the men’s race at the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship almost anyone’s game. Thorsten Radde talks about the contenders and how the Ironman Pro Series could play out.

Kat Matthews could top the Ironman Pro Series this weekend - the Brit chats with Bob Babbitt ahead of the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship race about her stellar season and what could happen in Taupo.

Canadian Paula Findlay has had a great year, and tells Bob Babbitt she's excited to see how her 2024 season ends at this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championship race in Taupo, New Zealand

What's the secret to Nikki Bartlett's success this year? Focusing on quality training over quantity. On Breakfast with Bob, the Brit chats about her preparation for this weekend's 70.3 World Championship race.

American Knibb looks to win her third 70.3 World Championship in a row, but a strong field of challengers won’t make it easy. Thorsten Radde breaks down the race and what it all means for the Ironman Pro Series.

Defending 70.3 World Champion Rico Bogen talks with Bob Babbitt about his preparation ahead of this weekend's title race in Taupo, New Zealand.

Imogen Simmonds has placed on the podium twice at 70.3 world championship races - can she make it three this weekend? The Swiss triathlete sits down with Bob Babbitt ahead of this weekend's race in Taupo, New Zealand.

Rotating locations and splitting the Ironman 70.3 World Championship race into two days was a risky move, but it's shaped the race into one of the most sought-after experiences in triathlon.

20 years after her first triathlon, Ellie Salthouse's love for the sport is stronger than ever. Bob Babbitt chats with the Australian middle-distance specialist ahead of this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand.

The only thing that would make the 2024 season even better for Taylor Knibb? Earning a third 70.3 world title. Bob Babbitt chats with the American superstar ahead of her big race in Taupo this weekend.

Ahead of this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand, American Matthew Marquardt sits down with Bob Babbitt to discuss his impressive season and the final race of the year.

We've seen some amazing performances on the 70.3 circuit this year, but who is the best of the best? Watch the battle play out on the free Ironman 70.3 World Championship livestream, available exclusively on Outside TV.

90 women and 90 men have qualified for the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Here's who made the cut and how to watch the 70.3 World Championship livestreaming exclusively in North America on Outside TV.

We speak to the youngest-ever Ironman 70.3 world champion about his underdog win, how German group dynamics helped him on the course, and comparisons to Jan Frodeno.

We take a look at what the fastest overall pros at the 2023 70.3 World Championships were wearing en route to top-ten finishes in Finland.

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in the women's and men's pro races at the 2023 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

The 22-year-old German burst onto the world stage, taking the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland.

Just a week after securing her spot on her second Olympic team and two weeks after winning the PTO U.S. Open, 25 year-old Taylor Knibb executed perfect race strategy to win her second Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

6,000 athletes, 1,500 volunteers, and a whole lot of excitement - take a look at the numbers behind this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

With the men’s Ironman World Championships just around the corner, the podium in Lahti, Finland, has the possibility to feature a few new names. We dig into the depth charts of the 70.3 World Championships men’s field.

With a super deep field and packed recent race schedules for the favorites, our guide breaks down the Lahti course, predicts how the race could play out, and looks at who has raced what and when.

Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt are back to defend their Ironman 70.3 World Championship titles - but they'll have to fight off deep fields to keep their crowns.

Exclusive: Experience the highs and lows of pros and inspirational age-groupers as they tackle one of the toughest 70.3 courses.

Would you DNF to give aid to a fellow competitor?

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there.

Because of COVID travel restrictions, nearly half the field was expected to be unable to attend in Utah next month.

The New Zealand destination was supposed to host the 2020 event, but it was canceled due to the pandemic.