Ironman World Championship

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

A new review shows a potential link between structural injuries and an athlete's personal attitudes, stressors, and relationships.

The inside scoop and everything you need to know about the Ironman World Championship on May 7.

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.

We asked some former pros and some of the pros not racing—Dave Scott, Mark Allen, Leanda Cave, Patrick Lange, Lauren Brandon, Dede Griesbauer, and Sarah Crowley—how they think the world championship will play out.

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 move is part of a statement of support for Ukraine.

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?

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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.

If you were racing against Jan Frodeno, how long do you think you'd be able to keep up? How about Gordon Ramsay?

The 2021 championship race will take place on Feb. 5, 2022. The 2022 championship will still occur in October 2022.

Our own Brad Culp sat the Ironman bike record holder (Starykowicz) and the Kona bike record holder (Wurf) down for a delightfully punchy chat just ahead of the 2018 Ironman World Championship. Who’s the greatest cyclist in Ironman history?

Thankfully, there are a few alternative paths to Kona that don’t involve finishing at the top of your age group.

The most significant change is an additional 25 slots for Legacy Program athletes.

Ironman announced today that it has made changes to the start times for this year's Zell am See and Kona events.

Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray shares his motivation for returning to the Hawaii Ironman 25 years later.

Former race car driver, and now challenged athlete, Alex Zanardi will compete at the 2014 Ironman World Championship on Oct. 11.

Find out which professional triathletes have secured their spots on the start line of the 2014 Ironman World Championship, set for Oct. 11.

With four months to go until the 2014 Ironman World Championship, the Kona Pro Rankings (KPR) list is starting to shape up.

Though she’s avoided the big race in her professional career, it won’t be her first time racing in Kona.

Australia's Pete Jacobs traditionally does only two run workouts in the week leading up to Ironman Hawaii.

James Cunnama chats about his 2013 Roth race and his expectations for this fall's Ironman World Championship.

After some uncertainty following the 2012 Kona race, Craig "Crowie" Alexander now says he still wants to compete at the highest level.

Meet three athletes who will finally be racing Ironman Hawaii as part of the Legacy program.

Despite deeper pro fields and advancements in technology, the best Ironman athletes are still chasing after the elusive Hawaii run record.

Ironman world champion Normann Stadler learns a tech lesson the hard way.

Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave took the victories at the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave improved on their 2011 podium finishes by taking the 2012 Ironman World Championship titles.

Recap the Kona Underpants Run, hear about Macca's latest news and join Linsey Corbin for happy hour at the Clif House.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

The buzz around the 2012 Ironman World Championship is that many believe this is the most competitive men’s field ever assembled in Kona.

Get a detailed look at Linsey Corbin's race-ready Trek Speed Concept.

Mirinda Carfrae is racing a Felt DA for the second year in a row.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

Bob Babbitt and Paul Huddle welcomed 2010 Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae to the Breakfast with Bob set in Kona.

Michael and Andreas Raelert have refined the setup of their BMC TM01 for Ironman Hawaii with the help of Stefano Cattai.

Last year's fifth-place finisher eveals she was injured the majority of 2011 and has had a solid training block leading into Kona.

Triathlete.com captured this video of Joyce riding up the road to Hawi during a training ride on the Big Island on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Join Al-Sultan and his Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team teammates for a ride up to Hawi with this video.

WTC reveals pros are held to more stringent drafting rules in Kona.

Ironman Head Official Jimmy Riccitello chatted with Triathlete.com ahead of last year's IM World Championship about the rules of the race.

One week from today on Thursday, Oct. 11, hundreds of triathletes will bare (nearly) all for the 2012 Kona Underpants Run.

The first 69 professional triathletes will be offered the opportunity to register for the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Several big names most likely won't be on the start line at October's Ironman World Championship.

We look back on Armstrong's return to multi-sport and glance ahead at important dates leading up to the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

This year’s Ironman World Championship triathlon will be televised about six weeks earlier than originally planned.

On Sunday, World Triathlon Corporation announced which lucky athletes won slots to the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Get the inside scoop on how Endurance Live Triathletes of the Year Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington conquered Kona.

Want to race well in the heat? The pioneering work of the Hawaii Ironman doctors can help you.

The Kona Inspired program requires participants to submit a video explaining how they represent the mantra "anything is possible".

The fact that Lance Armstrong will likely make the start in Kona has given the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) more firepower.

A look inside three-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander’s now famous heat experiments.

Bob Babbitt tells the story of Dustin Brady, who raced in Kona in honor of his fiancé Michelle.

In this clip Chrissie talks about the mental toughness it takes to compete in Kona.

In this clip we ask Chrissie: Given your injuries, how was your confidence heading into the race?

In this clip we ask Chrissie: How did you feel on the swim?

McCormack orchestrated the decisive Kona 2010 breakaway aboard this Specialized Shiv.

A sneak peek of NBC's broadcast of the 2011 Ironman World Championship.

On the latest Competitor Radio podcast, Australia's Mirinda Carfrae chats with Bob Babbitt about her second-place finish at the 2011 Ironman World Championship.

World Triathlon Corporation CEO Andrew Messick shares some exciting news about the changes Ironman is making to the Kona lottery.

A photo gallery of the pro race at the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Photos by Triathlete Photo Editor Nils Nilsen.

When Mirinda Carfrae crossed the finish line in second at the Ironman World Championship last Saturday, the typically cheery Australian had tears in her eyes and a look of defeat as she hugged boyfriend Tim O’Donnell.

Wellington concealed the extent of her injuries resulting from a bike crash leading up to the Ironman World Championship.

Two past champions regained their titles as the top Ironman athletes in the world as Australia’s Craig Alexander and Great Britain’s Chrissie Wellington took the wins at today’s Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Ironman Texas winner Catriona Morrison joins Bob Babbitt on the set of Breakfast with Bob to chat about the 2011 Ironman World Championship.

Top contenders for the 2011 Ironman World Championship gathered at the King Kamehameha hotel on Thursday for the pro press conference.

Although the Plasma 3 isn’t new, the Belgian with a 7:45 Ironman PR has made this Team Commerzbank Scott Plasma 3 his own with an assortment of rare add-ons

Two race car drivers will take on Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

For the first time two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander will wear an aero helmet at the Ironman world championship. Find out why.

Be a part of the action at Kona's Dig Me Beach with this photo gallery.

The first guest on Breakfast with Bob is American Chris Lieto. Host Bob Babbitt chats with the 2009 Kona runner-up about all things Ironman, including why he's chosen to make Kona his part-time residence.

Reigning world champion Mirinda Carfrae talks about the dynamics of being competitive in a relatively small sport. In the interview with Bob Babbitt, she touches on her relationship with fellow pros like Chrissie Wellington and Julie Dibens.

Find out how top-10 Kona finisher Dirk Bockel trains six days out from the biggest race on his schedule, the 2011 Ironman World Championship.

A look at the BMC TM01 Ronnie Schildknecht will be riding in this weekend's Ironman World Championship. Schildknecht has had success in Kona, finishing fourth in 2008.

Our cameras caught a few of Kona's top contenders out training. Check out image of Chrissie Wellington, Linsey Corbin, Luke Bell, Mirinda Carfrae and more.

How does the fastest cyclist in the sport train for the Ironman World Championship a week out from race day? Find out!

Go along for a ride with Chris Lieto on Kona's Queen K.

You don't have to fly to the Big Island to check out Dig Me Beach every morning. We'll bring you there everyday with our "Dig Me Daily" video features. This one's from the morning of Friday, Sept. 30.

Wish you were in Kona? Join in on the fun with this video from Friday night's K-Swiss Pau Hana Sunset 10K run from the Mauna Lani Resort. See if you can recognize a couple of Ironman world champions in the mix.

Defending Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae sat down with Bob Babbitt eight weeks out from this year's Kona race to talk about race strategy and what it will take to win another title.

Australians Chris McCormack and Mirinda Carfrae posted exciting finishes at the 2010 Ironman World Championship. Here's a few images of the day's top pros.

Why Hawaii Ironman contenders make a Kona training trip a staple of their Kona preparation.

The top Kona contender says she’ll be at the start line October 8, despite being bruised and battered.

Six-time Ironman world champion Dave Scott and son Drew Scott talk to Bob Babbitt about Drew's upcoming participation in the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship.

A robot will take on the 140.6-mile course of the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.