Jan Frodeno

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.

The complication keeping Jan Frodeno from Kona is rare, can be hard to diagnose, and may require lengthy treatment.

The three-time world champion and one of the strong contenders for the IMWC title has announced he will not return to Kona in October.

Achilles tear prevents three-time Kona winner from lining up to defend his title in Utah.

Both Sanders and Frodeno were on world record pace for the iron-distance well into the run.

Can Sanders finally top the Kona champ in this Battle Royale?

With the pursuit of fast 140.6-mile times top of mind, we take a look at the fastest male iron-distance performance ever.

In the last two years, we’ve seen several Kona records broken into pieces. But is the fastest still yet to come?

North American triathletes might not recognize Dan Lorang’s name, but they’ll recognize the names of his world-title winning athletes: Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug. Our European correspondent profiles the first coach to train both male and female winners of the Ironman World Championship title in the same year.

How does it feel to be back on top? Bob Babbitt interviews 2019 Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno.

The now three-time Ironman world champion has a new appreciation for racing success after a tough couple of years.

On a dramatic day at the 2019 Ironman World Championship, Germany's Jan Frodeno returned to the top of the podium in course-record style. He becomes the fifth male to win three Kona titles.

The Canyon of two-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno features some super unique details.

After struggling through Kona 2017 and then entirely missing Kona 2018, two-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno is happy to be back on the Big Island in good form and ready to race.

Bob Babbitt chats with Two-time Ironman World Champion and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno.

Bob Babbitt chats with Jan Frodeno before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.

A look at two pros who have invested significantly in testing and development of race-day fueling strategies.

The two-time Ironman world champion has a stress fracture in his hip.

Germany's Jan Frodeno put together a 21:54 swim, a 2:04:29 bike, and a 1:06:34 half-marathon to claim his second Ironman 70.3 World Championship title.

The entire podium was made up of Olympic medalists.

It was a battle of Olympic medalists on Sunday in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.

Frodeno chats about the start to his season, the competitive 70.3 Worlds field, and managing the prep for two key races.

We caught up with Jan at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside on April 7 where he set a course record (3:45:05!).

We're so excited triathlon season is back that we're bringing you a second gallery of Saturday's pro race at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.

Even with two Ironman world titles under his belt, Germany's Jan Frodeno doesn't believe he's shown what he can do at the Ironman World Championship

Two-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno (GER) punched his Kona ticket on Sunday.

Frodeno on the decision to compete in So Cal, the approach for the first race of the year and the drive to earn a third-straight Kona title.

Though there have already been a dozen 70.3s in the books for 2017, the true start to the North American race season begins this weekend in Oceanside.

Defending champion Jan Frodeno once again impressed on the Ironman World Championship course.

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Germany's Jan Frodeno chats about defending his Ironman World Championship title despite not feeling great throughout the race.

Germans dominated the day in Kona.

Jan Frodeno says that the marathon is the area where his confidence has grown the most over the full 140.6 distance.

Jan Frodeno smashed the previous record, clocking a 45:22 swim, 4:09:22 bike and 2:40:35 run to set a new world record of 7:35:39.

Photographer Paul Phillips captures the record-breaking pro race at Challenge Roth 2016.

It was a history-making day in Germany as Frodeno annihilated the world record for fastest iron-distance triathlon.

One of triathlon's top Ironman athletes earned mainstream recognition at the 2016 Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday night in Berlin.

The 2008 Olympic gold medalist and 2015 70.3 and Ironman world champion will go after the iron-distance world record.

"I think today was a bit of an exclamation mark for all of those guys who think I've just been sitting on my couch looking at my medals."

The two are now the only contenders for the $1 million Triple Crown.

Germany's Jan Frodeno claimed his first Ironman World Championship in 8:14:40, thanks to a 50:50 swim, a 4:27:27 bike and a 2:52:21 marathon.

Jan Frodeno thanks his family, friends and supporters, and talks a little bit about the pressures of race week.

Germany's Jan Frodeno edged out Andreas Raelert (GER) and Tim O'Donnell (USA) to take the Kona title.

Jan Frodeno used a 50:50 swim, a 4:27:27 bike and a 2:52:21 marathon to take the win in 8:14:40.

With the Ironman World Championship victory Jan Frodeno becomes to the first athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and the Kona title.

Get a closer look at Jan Frodeno's Ironman World Championship winning Canyon CF SLX.

We talked with Jan Frodeno about his upcoming race at the Oakley/Canyon/Asics event on Monday evening.

"I certainly wasn't a happy guy on the run course."

Jan Frodeno put together a 22:14 swim, 2:09:04 bike and 1:16:32 run on his way to the 3:51:19 victory.

Jan Frodeno added the title of Ironman 70.3 world champion to his résumé, while Daniela Ryf defended her crown in dominant fashion.

Jan Frodeno (GER) chats about tackling the Ironman 70.3 World Championships ahead of his biggest goal of 2015—coming out on top in Kona.

Ironman European champion Jan Frodeno (aka “Frodissimo”) shares a glimpse into his race travel bag.

Germany's Jan Frodeno and Switzerland's Daniela Ryf turned in blazing performances in hot conditions in Frankfurt.

Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf were impressive against top competition on a tough day of racing in Frankfurt, Germany.

Germany's Jan Frodeno and Denmark's Camilla Pedersen earned convincing victories Sunday at Ironman 70.3 Barcelona in Spain.

Germany's Jan Frodeno and the United States' Heather Jackson earned the wins against tough pro fields today in Oceanside.

Germany's Jan Frodeno finished third at his debut at the Ironman World Championship.

2008 Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno will take on the Ironman World Championship for the first time this Saturday.

Sunday's race at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Mont-Tremblant showcased the abilities of former and current Olympians.

The man called “Frodissimo” is off to a smashing start in his new long-distance career and has his sights set on the Big Island.

Germany's Jan Frodeno and the United States' Meredith Kessler earned the tough victories at Saturday's Ironman 70.3 St. George.

Jan Frodeno outpaced defending champion Brent McMahon for the men, while Meredith Kessler retained her title for the women.

The Olympic gold medalist was near the front of the race all day at Ironman 70.3 California and broke away on the run to earn the victory.

Jan Frodeno and Heather Wurtele turned in impressive performances to get their first Ironman 70.3 California wins in Oceanside.

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Germany's Jan Frodeno and Canada's Heather Wurtele earned big early-season victories at Saturday's race in Oceanside.

Jan Frodeno (GER) and Alicia Kaye (CAN) earned the victories at the 30th anniversary of the St. Anthony’s Triathlon by turning in well-rounded races St. Petersburg, Fla.

The men’s ITU circuit has been top-heavy over the past three years with Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee and Javier Gomez dominating.

Reigning Olympic champion Jan Frodeno talks about what it takes to be at the top of the sport.

Brownlee's Grand Final dominance earned him the overall world title, with younger brother Jonny coming second and Gomez finishing third.

What does it take to be a top ITU athlete? Spend a day in the life of Germany's Jan Frodeno and find out.

Jonathan Brownlee has been hailed as the future of triathlon — by the reigning Olympic champion.

While attending the Laureus Sports Awards festivities in Abu Dhabi this past week, ITU stars Emma Snowsill (AUS) and Jan Frodeno (GER) hit the desert sand dunes with skateboard legend Tony Hawk.

Frodeno, Moffatt lead ITU World Rankings heading into this weekend's Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Grand Final.

Stuart Hayes achieved the best result of his long career with a win at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Kitzbühel

Frodeno, Moffatt head into the second-to-last race of season as the leaders of world rankings.