PROfile

The 2022 Ironman World Champion and two-time Ironman 70.3 World Champion is on the comeback trail after one of the hardest years of his life.

“I’ve been in the same clinic where the same doctors as [former pro cyclist and convicted doper] Jan Ullrich and Team Telekom worked, but I didn’t know it at that time. There’s not a sign outside saying 'EPO Shots Walk In.'"

Why are already-fast world champions flocking to Lawrence van Lingen to revamp their run form?

Qualifying for her first-ever Ironman World Championship at 50 years old is just the latest chapter in Melanie McQuaid's quest to "squeeze all the juice" out of a legendary and inspiring career in pro triathlon.

"When I left my former coach I really wasn't enjoying it. I just had to build a new team around me and be in a good place mentally."

Jason West has had a season no one could have expected. But instead of stepping up in distance, the American is stepping back. Could he be on to something?

In a no-holds-barred interview with Triathlete, Weiss talks about racing over 80 times (including eight Ironman World Championship starts) since his suspension, his recent winning streak, and even doles out advice to other pros by name.

The dethroned Ironman champion opens up about the worst year of his life and career.

British triathlete Lydia Dant found an unlikely calling in pro triathlon and is leveraging her meteoric rise to help support up-and-coming female triathletes.

How did a relatively unknown coach shape tax lawyer Tamara Jewett into one of triathlon's top pros? For Suzanne Zelazo, it's all about seeing the big picture.

A fairy-tale rise in draft-legal tri, followed by "the worst race experience of [her] life” at the Tokyo Olympics led the Australian star to tough decisions - and meteoric success in long-course racing.

The motor-mouthed Aussie, whose trash talk is as strong as his power-to-weight ratio, has his eyes on the world championship prize.

Three months after a failed surgery and three days after the arrival of a new baby, the recently-crowned Ironman Coeur d’Alene champ proved he knows how to roll with the punches.

2022 Sam Long would barely recognize 2023 Sam Long - and that's by design. The American speaks candidly about the decision to self-coach, overhauling his training plan and bike fit, and balancing world championship races with a baby on the way.

With Project Podium as his training group and Ben Hoffman as his guide, the young tri phenom is set to become paratriathlon's next big thing.

Jeanni Metzler took 18 months away from professional racing after a debilitating battle with anxiety and depression—and the key to her recovery came from the most unexpected of places.

Fifteen-time US XTERRA champion Josiah Middaugh is a bona fide legend of off-road racing. His teenage son, Sullivan, has now decided it’s time to grab the torch - no matter how hot it is.

Winning Super League Arena Games events, launching NASA spacecraft—all in a day's work for up-and-coming pro Gina Sereno.

The mastermind coach of the current reigning Ironman world and Olympic champions covers topics that range from personal tragedy to doping, and lifts the lid on why the Norwegians are just so damn good.

The journey to Ironman world champion was not an easy one for Chelsea Sodaro. We uncover the pieces that made it all come together—the PTO Maternity Leave policy, a super-smart sports scientist coach, and a whole lot of grit.

Up-and-coming Brit Fenella Langridge is known as much for her Instagram Reels as her many pro wins, but that’s just part of her success.

The two-time Ironman world champion may be a familiar name to most, but few fans outside of Germany know the full story behind Patrick Lange’s rise to the top. Read our complete bio.

“I want [my daughter] to see what it looks like to pour yourself into your dreams, and that being passionate about your career and being a good mom are not mutually exclusive.”

The record-breaking Kat Matthews has taken the triathlon world by storm with her physical mastery, honed by years as an Army physiotherapist. But her real strength - and biggest muscle - might just be her brain.

The Bermudian has always chased the challenge over the victory. As he prepares to walk away from professional sport, he opens up about his unique philosophy and shares three keys for up-and-comers looking to pursue the next level of triathlon.

As the first paratriathlete to have earned a standard USA Triathlon elite license, Chris Hammer is going pro - and he's all-in on the endeavor.

The middle-distance specialist had a big year in 2021—but he says he's only getting started.

Inspired as a kid by his now-teammates, Alex Yee can barely believe how he got here.

Grace Norman, a two-time Paralympic medalist and a quickly rising star in paratriathlon chooses to adapt and evolve through a year of loss.

In 2017, the pro runner tried Age Group Sprint Nationals—and won. Now Morgan Pearson is a triathlon Olympic qualifier.

A mini-triathlon at work put the Brit on a path to the Olympics.

Amelia Watkinson loves exploring the world through triathlon—and it's taking her places.

One of the most prolific ProTour cyclists now has his eyes on tri.

Thanks to his passion, drive, and commitment, this young American is set up for success.

Health, love, and happiness has led this former ITU star down a new path. Plus, she shares a day of fueling.

How fascinating is Max Fennell? Let us count the ways.

It hasn’t always been an easy road for the Canadian pro, but his journey to self-acceptance has led to his best results yet.

America’s leading male Olympic hopeful shares his insights on coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and staying motivated for Tokyo 2021.

If you don’t know her name by now, it’s time to learn it. Skye Moench has burst onto the pro tri scene with little more than pure talent and a healthy belief in herself.

This five-time Ironman winner might be the fastest runner in long-course history, but sometimes the most well-designed plans need a team revision.

Meet Summer, steal one of her workouts, and then find out how she fuels.

Long course tri’s newest star talks Norwegian confidence, Insta followers, and more.

At only 23, Sam Long has already earned two 70.3 titles, solidifying his rising-star status on the long-course circuit.

Meet the Olympian-turned-70.3 champion who is proving that crushing races and motherhood can go hand-in-hand.

A look at the 33-year-old pro's journey to find the strength to race fast once more.

The dent she puts into her competitors in the water is often insurmountable. She is, quite literally, rewriting how long-course tris are won. Meet Lucy Charles-Barclay.

Meet the heir apparent to one of tri’s family dynasties.

How a running-veteran-turned-tri-newbie found a love for the sport—and the water.

The 70.3 Gulf Coast podium finisher on facing doubts, tough swim conditions, post-race food (burgers!), and recovery from a tough race.

The three-time winner on believing in herself, and stinky kits.

Don’t know Bart? You should. True tri fans won't be surprised by the Belgian’s stellar result at the 2018 IM World Championship.

The 40-year-old pro on Kona, genetics, tattoos, and the cello.

The four-time iron-distance champ talks setbacks, successes, and her quirky mental toughness hack.

No idols? No problem. This brash young Tasmanian is cutting his own path to ITU stardom.

The bubbly Dane has her sights set on Kona once more and hopes to be smiling all the way to the podium in 2018.

Crowley dishes on the new Kona qualification system, her predictions for October, and her super-Aussie taste in music.

The world champ on the race of his life, snakes, and South African BBQ.

The former spin instructor and current mom on daily life, Ironman, and why she’s dangerous in Kona.

Aussie Clint Kimmins had a rather odd route to becoming a pro triathlete.

Kevin Collington’s road to long-course success has been a windy one.

Kirsten Kasper is finally getting a chance to make a name for herself.

As a former Olympic Trials marathon runner, Ruth Brennan Morrey is one of the quickest finishers in any pro field.

"My dad and I were not surprised with winning XTERRA worlds. I’ve worked for that since I can remember."

Jodie took time to reflect on her relationship with her body throughout her stellar career.

The Aussie pro will try his hand at the iron distance this year.

Patrick Lange’s breakthrough performance in the 2016 edition of Kona was arguably the biggest story from the sport’s biggest race.

On dealing with performance, pressure and taking a break.

Schoeman’s bronze-medal finish surprised just about everyone in the triathlon world, except Schoeman himself.

Check out Bethany Mavis's author page.

Hailing from Ocean City, N.J., Renée Tomlin started racing triathlon in 2014 through the USAT Collegiate Recruitment Program.

The 2008 and 2011 ITU World Champion is back in top form and a strong contender for gold in Rio.

Eric Lagerstrom had a breakout season last year, winning the iconic Escape From Alcatraz and Beijing International Triathlon.

So far this year, Holly Lawrence, who trains in Los Angeles, has finished fourth in Oceanside and second at St. George.

As one of the top American men on the ITU circuit, 30-year-old Joe Maloy has big goals for 2016.

Get to know the two-time Kona podium finisher.

TriRock Philadelphia champions share advice on making triathlon and family relationships work.

Australian Todd Skipworth found triathlon after a successful career in rowing.

The defending ITU Long Course world champ has her sights set on a top-five finish at Ironman Hawaii and, one day, the Kona crown.

Findlay aims to again represent Canada at the Olympics, but her initial goal is to put together a consistent, injury-free 2015 season.

Don makes his home in Boulder, Colo., where he trains under the guidance of fellow Brit Julie Dibens in pursuit of his next big goal: the Kona crown.

A half-iron specialist, Naeth recently won her first Ironman (Chattanooga in 2014), and is structuring her 2015 season around a Kona bid.

Get to know the two-time Olympian, 2014 Ironman 70.3 world champion and runner-up to the 2014 Ironman World Championship crown.

Millward’s rise in triathlon is on par with the growing popularity in his side venture—the YouTube series “Cupcakes with Cal."

A native of the Czech Republic, 29 year-old Radka Vodickova has raced a winning swath around the world.

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.

The 31-year-old Olympic silver medalist from Pontevedra, Spain, is one of the most diversely talented triathletes the sport has ever seen.

Get to know pro Amanda Stevens.

The American is widely considered the country’s top prospect for bringing home the Ironman world title.

Pro Liz Lyles juggles the demands of competing at the highest level in a three-discipline sport alongside her role as a full-time mom.