Recalled: Chrissie Wellington’s–and the World’s–Fastest Iron-Distance Finish
With the pursuit of fast 140.6-mile times in the news, we take a look at the fastest female iron-distance performance ever.
With the pursuit of fast 140.6-mile times in the news, we take a look at the fastest female iron-distance performance ever.
Mark Allen, Scott Molina, Dave Scott, and Scott Tinley deliver a keynote talk for the record books.
With all eyes on Washington, D.C. this week for the Presidential Inauguration, we’re flashing back to the time the city’s mayor competed (and impressed) in the now-defunct Nation’s Triathlon.
Offering $100,000 in prize money, the biggest stars of the sport at the time descended on Fiji to battle it out over the Olympic distance.
For Sian Welch and Wendy Ingraham, the 1997 Hawaii Ironman came down to the final 20 feet.
Ten years ago this month, paratriathlon was added to the Paralympic Games program.
Earlier this week, 1978 Hawaii Ironman podium finisher Dave Orlowski passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia.
Twelve years ahead of its Olympic debut, the mixed relay format of triathlon was on full display at one of the sport's premier events.
Baby, it’s getting cold outside! Training in wintry weather is one thing. But what about racing an Ironman with freezing temps, icicles, and elevation? Here’s a look at the inaugural Ironman Lake Tahoe in 2013, which featured all of the above, and is considered one of the coldest Ironmans in history.
In preparation for the return to racing in Panama City Beach, here’s a look back at some of the highlights in Ironman Florida’s storied history.
We’re going back to the early 80s with a look at the dominating duo of the Puntous twins, the only set of siblings to ever finish 1-2 at an Ironman World Championship.
Build up your tri trivia arsenal by reading up on these famous firsts.
Fourty-six years ago, a couple of runners from San Diego came up with the idea to add swim and bike legs to a footrace. Back then, the word “triathlon” wasn’t even in the dictionary, but thanks to these inventive athletes, it soon became a household name.
Thirteen years ago this month, Chrissie Wellington won her first Ironman World Championship as a relative unknown, sending shockwaves through the sports world. Here’s a look back at the race that has been called the biggest upset in Ironman Hawaii history.
This week, we’re going back four years ago this month to one of the most memorable finishes in the sport of triathlon.
This week, we’re wheeling it back to the 1990s, when Swiss star Natascha Badmann burst on to the Ironman scene–and won her first of many world titles.
The 2020 event would have marked the 40th anniversary of the historic race's origin.
One year after winning her first world title, Katie Zaferes will look to defend it in a winner-take-all one-day world championship.
Allysa Seely, Hailey Danz, and Melissa Stockwell made history back in 2016.
The 13th iron-distance victory of Wellington's career required the most perseverance.
Cave became the first-ever female pro to win both the 70.3 and Ironman World Championships in the same year.
Matt Chrabot tells us, in his own words, about the epic sprint battle at Ironman Chattanooga.
Roth, Germany has been host to some of triathlon's most iconic performances.
American Olympian Hunter Kemper broke into mainstream with his appearance on the renowned cereal box.
Julie Moss wasn't supposed to win the race—she entered as part of her senior thesis on the physiological aspects of the triathlon.
A 7:40:23 victory at the 2017 Ironman South American Championship was the start of a roller coaster year for Tim Don.
During its short-lived run, the Hy-Vee Triathlon out of Des Moines produced some unforgettable moments and paid out a lot of cash.
We're all missing race weekends and the memories that come along with them, so we're looking back on some of the iconic moments from the past. First up, the underdog performance of American Susan Williams in 2004.
What happens when a running legend and a cycling legend battle head-to-head in a run-bike-run? A race to remember.
A Kona legend endured years of frustration before winning his first of six titles.
The 1985 Hawaii Ironman marked the end of an era in Ironman racing.
In 2005, no one could have predicted the explosive growth of the Ironman 70.3 series.
Chris McCormack’s first Escape from Alcatraz victory rang in a new era of Aussie dominance in triathlon.
At the Hawaii Ironman in 1985, Scott Tinley proved he was the ultimate multisport athlete.