Ironman St. George

After nearly 15 years of brutal climbs, scorching heat, beastly winds, and unforgettable finishes, the Ironman era in St. George, Utah is ending.

We get inside insight into the tactics, the race plan, and the lead pack dynamics (and yes, that final-mile duel) that put Kiwi Braden Currie on the podium at the Ironman World Championship.

How did the fields compare at the Ironman World Championship races in St. George versus Kona? We dug deep into the finisher data to find out.

Let us tell you a tale of the risky unknown and what it looks like to win or lose big bets in St. George.

We've got the who and why on the pros who won't be toeing the line at the Ironman World Championship.

Two returning champs, a recently crowned 70.3 world champion, and local favorites. These are just a few of the women who could win.

A unique clash between established vets and future world champions on an unfamiliar (but challenging) course. Who will make their mark in St. George?

Jocelyn McCauley just won Ironman Texas, the same race where she out-split Danila Ryf on the bike in 2019. Could she do it again in St. George this weekend?

Can we really call Daniel Baekkegard a "rising star" if he’s ranked #4 in the PTO World Rankings?

Matt has warmed the hearts of many with his tradition of doing the "Blazeman Roll" across finish lines in honor of mother and others with ALS.

There’s plenty of exciting new gear being debuted at Ironman World Championships in St. George this week. Check out what they’re showing at the expo (and even some stuff they’re keeping hidden).

Before Kat Matthews takes on the Sub-8 attempt in June, she’ll tackle a little thing called the Ironman World Championship on a tough St. George course.

A great conversation with Mr. Yo-Yo-Yo himself a few days before the big race in St. George.

When he’s not helping his pro cycling team win the Paris-Roubaix or riding the classics, Cam Wurf focuses on his other career as a professional triathlete. What does he expect out of Saturday's race?

The Hoff has had a lot of experience and success racing in St. George.

David McNamee is no stranger to the Ironman World Championship podium. We get his thoughts on Saturday's race in St. George.

Last September, Skye finished 6th here in St George at the 70.3 World Championships. She loves the course is ready for a great day on Saturday.

Sebi is an Ironman World Champion, proud dad, legendary athlete and personality, and always an awesome interview.

We've looked at previous performances, the strength of the field, and weather forecasts to come up with predicted winning times.

Whenever we have six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen on the show, we know we're going to get some awesome nuggets of insight and wisdom.

3,650 athletes, 114 tons of ice, and 52 jars of petroleum jelly: Here's what it will take to pull off the Ironman World Championship race in St. George.

The defending Ironman World Champion sits down with Bob Babbitt to discuss her 2019 race at Kona and what's in store for this weekend in St. George.

The “seasoned veteran” is looking forward to the full test that the race will present on Saturday – tackling the challenging course, conditions, and managing everything the day brings.

The four-time Wildflower Triathlon champion is drawing on her successes and love of tough courses to put together an awesome race here on Saturday.

Kristian made his full distance Ironman debut in 2021 with a world-record 7:21:11 at Ironman Cozumel. How fast can Kristian go here on Saturday?

In the first Ironman World Championship since 2019, the pros will tackle a historic course: a world title contested outside of Hawaii. It’ll be tough, hilly, and stacked. What could happen?

Heat, cold, wind, rain, hail—sometimes all in the same day. The weather in St. George is the wild card athletes must contend with on race day.

Maps, logistics, and the best places to watch the race.

The iconic feature of the race is both a beauty and a beast.

History has shown that the picturesque body of water in St. George can get you if you turn your back on it. Get the inside scoop on the site of this year’s spring Ironman World Championships swim.

73-year-old triathlete Melodie Cronenberg will toe the line at the Ironman World Championships for what she calls her four disciplines: swim, bike, run, and joy.

The Veyo Pie Shop was a tiny bakery in at tiny town—until Ironman brought in a whole new (and hungry) customer base.

In the first-ever Ironman World Championship race outside of Hawaii, the stakes are high. How will St. George deliver?

The pros aren't the only ones with full calendars this year. How do you tackle multiple Iron-distance events—and do it well?

Rescheduled, moved, rescheduled again, two in one year? What's going on?

Here's why.

What age-groupers and pros need to know about qualifying for Kona (and/or St. George).

Two-time Ironman St. George winner Heather Wurtele shares expert race recon on the new IM World Championship course—from gear to strategy to where to eat post-race.

This will also be the first year the race will not be a full Ironman distance.

The notoriously tough race will be a 70.3 starting in 2013.

After three years of operating as a full-Ironman, the St. George event will be converted to a 70.3 starting in 2013.

The race, which has not sold out for 2012, has struggled with registration numbers since its inception three years ago.

WTC has announced that the run course for Ironman St. George will change as of 2012. The previous run course was known as one of the most difficult Ironman marathons in the world.

Paul Phillips of Competitive Images brings you a photo gallery of some of the finest bicycles in transition at the 2011 St. George Ironman.

From the 70.3 in Busselton, Australia to the ITU World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, to the ultra-challenging Ironman St. George, Utah, Triathlete.com brings you race reports and photo galleries to catch you up on all the action.

I feel fit and hungry for battle in St. George!

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Heading to St. George this week for the Ironman? If you want to keep up on any last minute workouts or bike fine-tuning, here are a few locales to help you out:

Road Trippin' Triathlete Jené Shaw introduces one of her most enthusiastic supporters.