Triathlon History

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.

"This sport can demand you to go deep into the unknown corners of your character for qualities and strengths that can only be found in moments of intensity and challenge."

Falling apart, getting lost, and yelling at Simon Lessing to "get the f**k up here" - as Mark Allen knows, anything can happen in Nice.

It's impossible not to be impressed by Daniela Ryf's incredible achievement at Roth. But what truly sets the world record holder apart is her remarkable resilience and discipline through the good races and the bad.

Mark Allen recalls how he fell in love with France during the inaugural 1982 Nice International Triathlon.

From 1974 to today, these races shaped the sport of triathlon.

This summer marks the 40th anniversary of the first professional tri prize purse. We take an in-depth look back at the eras that have defined our sport and how the pros have affected the age-group experience.

With almost four decades of print magazines behind us, we've collected the thoughts, stories, and tall tales from some of the men and women who helped create the sport's longest-lasting publication.

Triathletes have never shied away from innovation. Contributor Brian Metzler looks back on three key gear evolutions that have had major impacts on the swim, bike and run disciplines in triathlon.

Our sport has come a long way, and Triathlete has existed to document this evolution ever since the magazine launched in May 1983.

Inside Triathlon magazine announces its picks for the 10 greatest female triathletes of all time.

Sportsscientists.com has named Chrissie Wellington Sportswoman of 2010. In the explanation of why Wellington was chosen, the author provides an interesting scientific look at where she lies in history.