Simon Whitfield

Triathlon hit the bigtime when the image of Simon Whitfield winning $200k in a sprint finish was beamed to mainstream sports outlets all over the world.

In this feature, originally published in the July/August 2011 issue of Inside Triathlon magazine Canadian Olympic gold medalist Simon Whitfield and his peers talk about his career and what you can learn from the two-plus decades he was in the sport.

Challenge Roth organizers have revealed that Sunday's race will feature an all-star relay.

Canada’s Simon Whitfield, the 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medalist, announced this week that he is officially retiring from triathlon.

Simon Whitfield says that in addition to shifting his focus to long-course racing, he'll be working on finding more balance at home.

Libby Burrell will look to change a few things after Canada's stars had a disappointing Olympic Games.

The two-time Olympic medalist says Findlay's former coach, advisor and doctor need to accept responsibility.

Simon Whitfield, who won the gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the silver in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was the flag bearer for Canada.

Canadian triathlete Simon Whitfield will lead Canada's athletes into the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony in just over two weeks time.

Simon Whitfield has made it to the final round of Canada’s contest to name its flag bearer for the 2012 London Olympics.

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

The two-time Olympic medalist has taken some risks in training as he attempts to catch up to the sport’s leaders.

Two stops on the subway system in the British capital have been named after Canada's Simon Whitfield and Australia's Emma Snowsill.

It will be Whitfield's final competition before taking part in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Whitfield has been pre-selected to the Olympic team, but he’s quick to point out that gives him no guarantee.

Whitfield talks about his two Olympic medals, his plans for Ironman and what he thinks about Chris McCormack's return to ITU.

Paula Findlay and Simon Whitfield took a major step forward towards representing Canada at the 2012 Olympic Summer Games, thanks to a discretionary selection made by Triathlon Canada during the organization's recent Annual General Meeting.

Which short course stars would you like to see move up to Ironman?

The team at Specialized brings you a day in the life of Olympic gold medalist Simon Whitfield.

Canada’s Simon Whitfield has a gold medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics and a silver from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Olympic gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield is triathlon’s greatest Olympian—and he’s currently in pursuit of his third Olympic medal and fourth Olympic berth.

Alistair Brownlee leads nearly wire to wire while reigning Ironman world champ Chris McCormack drops out.

Chris McCormack's return to the ITU and a strong contingent of racers should make this weekend's Kitzbühel race one for the ages.

Inside Triathlon magazine announces its picks for the 15 greatest male triathletes of all times.

Several top triathlon professionals have packed up and have arrived in (mostly) sunny Tucson, Ariz.

Simon Whitfield and Paula Findlay turned in impressive victories in Canada.