Lionel Sanders

Canadian Lionel Sanders has one of the most notorious running styles in triathlon: On one hand, it won't win any beauty contests; on the other hand, it wins races. We take a look at how and why.

A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.

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

With Lucy Charles-Barclay’s recent speedy swim, we look back at other pro triathletes who have slayed their speciality sport after taking up tri.

The two athletes’ willingness to lay it all on the line and say it like they mean it—with a mutual respect for each other—makes this rivalry one to watch for years to come.

The first major weekend of racing in North America this year—and it showed who's fit, who's not, and who to watch in 2021.

Two triathletes top the leaderboard of a highly sought-after KOM.

The four-time Ironman winner answers some quick questions.

Lionel Sanders scaled back on racing this year - will it pay off on the big island? The Canadian (and worldwide fan favorite) talks with Bob Babbitt about his focus for Kona 2019.

Over the holidays, if you're paying attention, you'll see a new ad playing all over the country on TV and online with Serena Williams, NBA star Jayson Tatum, and some triathlete…

Canada's Lionel Sanders is making some major changes after his Kona disappointment, including signing with a new bike sponsor.

Lionel Sanders hosted a private press conference for media and sponsors this morning, and as always, he was the ultimate open book.

Bob Babbitt chats with Canada's Lionel Sanders before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.

Lionel Sanders has been to some pretty dark places, but now he's one of the most popular pro athletes in the sport. And he's just getting started. 

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

The opening leg of triathlon continues to be the biggest battle for last year's Kona runner-up.

Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Kaisa Sali (FIN) battled competitive fields and windy conditions on the bike to earn the victories at the 2017 Ironman Arizona triathlon.

Canadian Lionel Sanders struggled in his first two appearances at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, but had a breakthrough performance on Saturday.

Germany's Patrick Lange ran his way to victory, crossing the finish line in a record 8:01:40.

Canadian Lionel Sanders will be a bit of a wild card as he makes the start at the Ironman World Championship on Saturday.

Canada's Lionel Sanders and Australia's Sarah Crowley earned the victories in Penticton.

Canada's Lionel Sanders and Great Britain's Lucy Charles earned the victories at Saturday's The Challenge Championship in Samorin, Slovakia.

Sanders dominated Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, and says his biggest takeaway from the win is his stellar swim performance.

Canada's Lionel Sanders continued a string of strong performances in 2017, defending his title at Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Oceanside race in Southern California.

Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Oceanside saw two professionals further establish themselves as the ones to beat over the 70.3 distance in 2017.

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.

Lionel Sanders set the fastest M-Dot time ever when he posted an insane 7:44:29 at Ironman Arizona. So why's he skipping the sport's biggest race?

Sanders crossed the finish line at 7:44:29 to become the fastest athlete ever to finish an Ironman-branded race.

Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Meredith Kessler (USA) claimed the victories on a record-breaking day at the 2016 Ironman Arizona triathlon.

Canada's Lionel Sanders turning in the fastest Ironman time ever to dominate and defend his title.

A look at the bike and run numbers that led to Sanders' impressive victory at the 2016 Ironman 70.3 North American Championships.

Two Canadians topped the podium at the 70.3 North American Championship.

Two Canadians best managed the tough conditions—and the deep competitive field—to take their spots at the top of the podium.

Lionel Sanders impressed on the 70.3 circuit for the second week in a row, while Sarah Haskins reclaimed her top spot on a 70.3 podium.

Canada's Lionel Sanders talks about his hard-earned way to first place at Ironman 70.3 California.

Canada's Lionel Sanders and the United States' Sarah Haskins claimed the Ironman 70.3 Pan American Championship titles on Sunday.

Canadian Lionel Sanders chats about his Ironman Arizona win and the lessons he's learned racing and training at the distance.

Canada’s Lionel Sanders and the United States’ Meredith Kessler were impressive on a cold and rainy day of racing at Ironman Arizona.

Canada's Lionel Sanders and the United States' Meredith Kessler prevailed on a cold and rainy day in Tempe.

We check in with several top athletes taking on the Ironman World Championship for the first time as a professional.

Watch as the Kona rookie explains his one-week-out workout and shares his first impressions of the bike course.

As the 70.3 and Ironman qualifying season starts to wind down, several top names turned up in Racine, Wisc.

From substance abuser to successful pro, Lionel Sanders chats about his extraordinary path to becoming a triathlon champion.

Canada's Lionel Sanders and the United States' Meredith Kessler earned the victories Sunday in Mont-Tremblant.

Canada's Lionel Sanders turned in a stellar run, while Denmark's Helle Frederiksen put together a solid all-around effort.

Lionel Sanders claimed his first Ironman victory, while Yvonne Van Vlerken earned her third Ironman Florida title.

Canada's Lionel Sanders and the United States Caitlin Snow dominated the run legs in Benton Harbor.

Canada's Lionel Sanders and Australia's Melissa Hauschildt earned the victories against tough fields at today's Ironman 70.3 Racine in Wisconsin.

Canada’s Lionel Sanders and the United States’ Ashley Clifford came out on top at today’s Ironman 70.3 Muncie in Indiana.

From substance abuser to Ironman devotee, Lionel Sanders followed an extraordinary path to winning 70.3 Muskoka.

Kona contenders Andreas Raelert and Mirinda Carfrae chose to stay away from the attention surrounding today’s 70.3 world championship.