Ironman

The worst thing about pro racing this year? Keeping up with all the top-tier events. Our 2024 pro triathlon racing calendar can help.

"I’m in awe of the athletic accomplishments of the pros and elite athletes at the front of the race. But I’m blown away by the effort that goes into working for 16-plus hours to cross a finish line."

We speak to head Ironman "rule master" Jimmy Riccitello for insight on Ironman's recently amended, added, and clarified race rules—and give context on why and why now.

Whether it’s epic scenery, a killer challenge, or both, the editors of Triathlete present 13 of the best bucket-list triathlon events in the world.

Data suggests triathletes are choosing middle distance over iron-distance racing. We crunch the numbers and talk to the experts to explain why.

It's not just triathletes sacrificing a world championship slot for their faith; for some of tri's most iconic host towns, the Sabbath is off-limits, too.

As the former president of Equinox fitness, DeRue helped oversee over 100 fitness clubs, a fitness platform, digital commerce, and its media groups through COVID and the dawn of vaccines.

Remember the Couples Championship? How about Colleen Quigley and Mary Cain in tri? And is anyone racing the Ironman Open category? We caught up with the people behind the most-talked-about news in triathlon.

With about $12,000,000 in prize money available for pro triathletes in 2023, we break down who won what and the trends we’re seeing in the cash flow.

Looking for a little (legal) assist in the swim leg of your next race? Data scientist Alfredo Molinas breaks down the stats to find the fastest Ironman and 70.3 swim courses.

Data scientist Alfredo Molinas dissects 2023 finisher data to unveil the fastest and slowest Ironman races of 2023.

Get excited! The 2023 Ironman World Championships documentary from Nice and Kona will be available for free on-demand streaming on Outside Watch starting December 30 - and we've got a video preview to give you all the goosebumps.

From breakthroughs to record-breakers, 2023 was full of memorable moments from the top pros in our sport. Triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde rates the top pro performances in triathlon this season.

Injury, illness, and burnout taught Olympic silver medalist Lisa Norden everything she needed to know to build a strong, resilient body for a second act in long-course triathlon - and a new Ironman bike record.

We spoke to the CEOs from both Ironman and TriDot to learn how the partnership materially affects Ironman athletes, Ironman University coaches, and everyone’s data.

Former pro and current coach Tim Reed upends the conventional wisdom that a full-iron event requires you to suffer all day.

The answer isn't as simple as you think.

A frank conversation with Ironman CEO Andrew Messick reveals details about the pro series, why now, what it could mean for pro world championship qualification in the future, and more.

...that is, until you really, really, really needed to know the answer. Never fear, we're here with advice on carb-loading, finding the water temp, and what pressure to set your bike tires in transition.

Lance Armstrong, rolling swim starts, doping, and the Kona/Nice conundrum - the outgoing Ironman CEO holds nothing back in this wide-ranging conversation about his 12-year tenure.

After 12 years at the helm of Ironman, Andrew Messick will retire, making way for a new CEO.

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.

A drone expert explains why this so-called simple solution isn’t so simple.

The head-on collision occurred between a motorcycle carrying a race photographer and an Ironman Hamburg participant.

We look at the big tri picture after a huge weekend of seven major pro events.

Chrissie Wellington has long moved on from triathlon. But the 4-time Ironman World Champion says these days, she’s achieving even more.

It's the perennial triathlete question: what's a good triathlon finishing time? To answer, we've recruited a data expert to break down "good" triathlon times by distance, course, and age.

While racing 140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running may feel like a daunting task, our editors have compiled our vast resources into a comprehensive guide on how to train for an Ironman.

From 1974 to today, these races shaped the sport of triathlon.

You think you know who owns Ironman, the PTO, or even your local race, but you have no idea. Tim Heming reports on how the money flows through swim-bike-run.

Triathlete’s guide to all of this year’s most exciting races—and how to stream them.

In a surprise announcement last week, Ironman added a new Open category and aligned with World Triathlon’s policy on transgender triathletes in the hopes of addressing issues surrounding gender and racing.

We asked our expert tri data scientist to dig into the results of our sport's wealthiest 1%.

A solid Ironman marathon can be elusive if you're not a sub-12 hour finisher. Coach Alison Freeman explains why the wheels fall off during the run leg for so many long-course triathletes, and how to have a better Ironman run.

An Ironman distance triathlon—sometimes called the iron-distance—is 140.6 miles. But why?

CEO Andrew Messick says this October will be an experiment.

We do a deep dive on exactly how much training it takes to excel at long-course racing—whether you're a world-class pro or a weekend warrior.

World Triathlon had previously issued sanctions against the country.

The changes the body undergoes in 12 hours of extreme exertion are similar to some that occur over 20 years on inactivity.

The first-ever Ironman event in the African interior could grow the sport there.

Yes, some Ironman and 70.3 courses are simply faster (or slower) due to the course itself. But that's not the whole story. Take a deep dive into the data from 2021 Ironman and 70.3 races.

A number of race organizers are making a serious commitment to bring triathlon to the mainstream. Can it actually work?

Sure, a marathon and Ironman run leg both cover 26.2 miles - but that doesn't mean they're the same. Our experts lift the veil on the mysteries behind the elusive "standalone triathlete marathon." Read on for tips on pacing, nutrition, and predicting how fast you can actually go.

Going out? Ordering in? Eat this, not that.

Gunning for a PR or trying to choose a first-time iron-distance event? We dug into the stats to find seven of the “easiest” Ironman courses that'll help.

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of a busier race calendar, but is doing two (or more) iron-distance races a good idea?

I finished IM CDA in 11:09. On a 100-degree day, here's everything that worked—and what definitely didn't.

A race director explains the logistics of utilizing the changing tent (or changing clothes) during a triathlon.

The iron distance demands respect. We take a look at what it takes to be ready to tackle one of triathlon’s longest days—and who probably shouldn’t.

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The U.S. District judge ruled Ironman's "no refunds" clause was fair and reasonable.

And the PTO gets involved, citing the appeals process and the denied therapeutic use exemption for pneumonia.

Long-time USAT and ITU board member Barry Siff talks to Jesse Du Bey about how Ironman has changed and where it's going.

Ironman Tallinn went off this weekend—with 1,500 athletes across the full and 70.3 distance races. Here's what this return to racing looks like.

If you want to win a 70.3 Worlds slot via the Ironman VR Championship series, then you need to pay attention to the rules.

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the rescheduled events are officially off.

Pro purses and World spots will reflect how many pros are able to compete in a race—when there are races again.

While athletes are frustrated with a lack of information and options, they might not have legal recourse.

With safeguards in place, roughly 1,000 participants are registered to race on June 28—despite a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in both Texas and locally in Lubbock.

The Big Island and Kailua-Kona have kept COVID-19 at bay, but now face economic challenges without tourists. What will triathletes see when Ironman eventually returns?

As virtual racing grows, so do questions over fairness and consistency.

Athletes will be able to earn a spot to 70.3 Worlds in New Zealand over a best three of four virtual race omnium—which they're calling the Championship Series.

As the world tries to limit the spread and fatality rate of the COVID-19 pandemic, race directors grapple with the possibility of no mass events in 2020.

With race cancelations decimating the triathlon schedule, Ironman is launching its own virtual training and racing platform.

Last year's third-place finisher Anne Haug used a 2:51:07 marathon to earn the first Ironman world title of her career on a day that saw four-time winner Daniela Ryf struggle from start to finish.

Revenue, risks, growth potential, and a surprise cameo from Marvel comics--it's all in here.

ROKA is providing the ultimate swim package to one lucky winner so you can train and race like the reigning Kona swim record-holder!

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?

Tim Don’s sponsor On Running teamed up with Emmy-award-winning director Andrew Hinton to create a must-see 28-minute film about overcoming adversity called The Man With the Halo.

Ready to see significant progress in your Ironman goals, and still maintain a bit of a life balance? Here's your plan!

After years of explosive growth, triathlon participation is hitting a plateau.

Collaborative efforts in anti-doping, standardized rules and growth of triathlon.

Strong racing leads to big rewards for Heather Jackson and Sebastian Kienle in Tennessee.

Ironman today announced the addition of the Ironman 70.3 Asia TriClub Championship event.

The change in ownership will mean that the organization will operate six of the nine events in the World Triathlon Series.

Ironman today announced that Hans-Peter Zurbruegg has been appointed as the Managing Director of Ironman Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Ironman today announced the overall All World Athlete (AWA) Champions for each age group category.

Ironman announced today that it has acquired multiple events from the YMCA of Wilmington.

Infront Sports & Media and Ironman will be integrated in a newly-formed entity named Wanda Sports Holding Co., Ltd.

ronman announced today that the transaction is complete and the company is now fully owned by the Wanda Group.

Messick and "the core of the senior management team" will remain with Ironman.

Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. (“Wanda Group”) has reached an agreement to acquire Ironman for an equity value of approximately $650 million.

Ironman world champions Lori Bowden and Heather Fuhr will be inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame.

Reuters is reporting that a Chinese investment firm is in talks to purchase the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of Ironman.

The new rules aim to more closely align with the ITU. Jimmy Riccitello has also been named Head Referee for Ironman.

Triathlete quantified the fabled wind conditions of the Ironman Hawaii bike course before last year's Ironman World Championship.

Ironman is partnering with the Life Time Triathlon Series, the official sponsor of U.S. Ironman races.

Ironman will redistribute pro prize money in 2015, will pay 10 deep at select races.

The goal is to eventually provide a consistent standard at events of varying distances throughout the world.

Ironman 70.3 Victoria will take place on June 15, 2014.