Triathlon News

92% of triathletes say they want to do the sport for life - so why does triathlon have a retention problem?

Confused by Ironman’s new Kona and 70.3 Worlds qualifying system? Read up before it kicks off July 6.

Professional triathlon competition ranged from long-course to WTCS this weekend. Here's all the action you missed.

Plus, what this means for amateur triathletes racing Ironman, World Triathlon, PTO, and more.

Some may feel that our sport is taking some first steps toward true inclusion, but critics agree the solution isn't as simple as it seems, and triathlon may have a long way to go—we look at what's changed in 2025 (and what really hasn't).

“It’s definitely more complex than a one-day triathlon, but the trade-off is worth it. People walk away saying, ‘I feel better after this weekend.’ And that’s the goal.”

With a wide range of entry prices for triathlons, we pull out some of the cheapest and most expensive triathlons in the U.S. - and decode what makes them so thrifty (or luxurious).

Triathlete's 2025 Community Survey results are in. We found more athletes are traveling, but going on fewer trips than in 2024. See how your travel dreams stack up to the average athlete.

“I looked up at the boat for help, but people were still jumping.”

After clocking a record-breaking 8:03:13 at Ironman Hamburg, Laura Philipp sits down with Triathlete to discuss Kat Matthews' mind games, where she thinks she can improve, and whether she'll go sub-8 in Roth this year.

We learned how much you’re (really) training, your favorite distances, and more in our massive community survey. Snoop on your fellow triathletes inside.

A shocking bike crash for Hayden Wilde, an epic Everest triathlon comes to a close, and the Midwestern triathlon race named the best in the USA - catch up on the triathlon news you may have missed this month.

We've made a 2025 update to our exhaustive list of the greatest triathletes, spanning four decades of racing, an international roster of the best pro triathletes in history, and highlights from every distance and discipline of triathlon.

After nearly 15 years of brutal climbs, scorching heat, beastly winds, and unforgettable finishes, the Ironman era in St. George, Utah is ending.

The two-day Ironman World Championship will end after this year. What does that mean for the women's race? We sit down with Ironman CEO Scott DeRue.

This is the rivalry triathlon has been waiting for.

With little warning, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic committee has moved triathlon from its home in Long Beach to an entirely new site over 30 miles away. Triathlete’s editor-in-chief digs in to the details.

We’ve selected a diverse group of 12 top triathlon coaches with a variety of styles, backgrounds, athletes, and results that any fan of the sport should know.

Being a good triathlete doesn't always mean you'll be a good runner — but there are some pros who have turned in top marathon times.

The hottest athletes on the T100 Tour have something to prove with their exclusive contract. Will they turn up the heat once more in 2025? We preview the hotshots of the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour.

USA Triathlon CEO Vic Brumfield's candid interview on a (surprisingly) growing younger demographic, vanishing local races, a historic American Olympics, a shifting collegiate strategy, and more.

Pro triathletes face rising costs if they want to race the Ironman Pro Series in 2025 - but what does the $1,500 Ironman pro membership fee really buy, and is it worth it?

A Kona decision? Back-to-back sprint finishes? As the 2025 triathlon season revs up, our editors and contributors gaze into the crystal ball and tell us what they see.

The International Testing Agency has announced that Simmonds has tested positive for Ligandrol, a banned substance, which she claims was caused by exposure through “intimate relations” with her partner.

The organization’s new rules follow World Triathlon’s efforts to crack down on runaway hydration systems and aerobar extensions, while reducing drafting penalties - among other changes.

Anti-drafting technology made its age-group racing debut at Challenge Wanaka - is your local race next? We chat with RaceRanger CEO James Elvery about what’s ahead.

"I am Black. I'm from the Caribbean. I am five foot two. I'm plus size. I don’t present as a ‘triathlete.’ But I hope others see me and believe it’s doable."

Models from Asics, New Balance, Hoka, and more have been listed as “prohibited” by Ironman for the 2025 season. Ironman head referee Jimmy Riccitello explains why.

Hours upon hours of movies, shows, and short films await on Outside TV - start streaming and actually enjoy your trainer and treadmill time this winter.

Changes include new categorization for age-group athletes and requirements for elite transgender women to participate in academic research.

T100 inks five-year deal for championship host city, a new documentary showcases trailblazing women in triathlon, and an eye-popping Morgan Pearson PR - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport for January 2025.

You’re already spending a lot of time on the trainer and treadmill - might as well learn a thing or two from these triathlon podcasts.

Test your triathlon history knowledge (or just get a massive nostalgia bomb) with this look at historic and modern-day triathlon photos.

Thirty members of the particularly hard-hit Pacific Palisades-based Tower 26 triathlon group have already lost their homes. We speak to triathletes and coaches displaced and evacuated by the LA wildfires.

Wondering what you missed for triathlon stories in 2024? We recap the 12 most-read stories so you can catch up before the new year.

From the shocking and scandalous to the inspiring and history-making, these are the 24 news headlines that mattered to the sport of triathlon in 2024.

2024 was a particularly bittersweet year that saw some of the sport’s very best announce their departure from the pro triathlon ranks.

Triathlon spectators help bring the fun and encouragement to our otherwise-painful moments. And once a year, they get their own moment to shine in the best spectator photos of the year.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a great picture is worth a million. Check out the 2024 triathlon season through the eyes of our sport's finest photographers.

We look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in both the women's and men's pro races at the 2024 70.3 World Championships in Taupō, New Zealand.

Updated results, standings, expert insight, and everything you need to know about the Ironman Pro triathlon race series.

The 30-year-old Paris Olympian overcame a disappointing short-course season to win the 2024 70.3 World Championship with a late-race surge.

The 26-year-old American unleashed yet another dominant performance on the global stage, while second-place Kat Matthews secured the required points for the overall Ironman Pro Series win.

”I don't know what people expect of me, but I am just going to try and finish the year on a high. It has been a super long year, and I'm a little bit unsure - I could do super well or I could be out the ***,” top contender Ashleigh Gentle told the audience in Taupo.

Also: What the heck is a cyclor, and why would a triathlete be so good at it?

Looking to unleash your short-course speed in 2025? Take on one of these top sprint or Olympic races in the U.S. - there's something for everyone!

Rotating locations and splitting the Ironman 70.3 World Championship race into two days was a risky move, but it's shaped the race into one of the most sought-after experiences in triathlon.

In his middle-distance debut, American short-course star Morgan Pearson clinched his spot for next year's 70.3 World Championships, plus Belgium's Claire Michel closes out her career with a win in Indian Wells.

Authors of a new women's triathlon survey say that female participation in a race nearly doubles when the average race spends 1.5% more to address their needs. Read what they uncovered.

We've seen some amazing performances on the 70.3 circuit this year, but who is the best of the best? Watch the battle play out on the free Ironman 70.3 World Championship livestream, available exclusively on Outside TV.

Tech advances in triathlon often don’t live up to the hype, but one has stood out as a measurable success: RaceRanger. What's next for the revolutionary anti-drafting system? Both its founder and Ironman have some bold ideas.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down the impact of 70.3 Western Australia results on the Ironman Pro Series standings, plus highlights the exciting finishes of Ironman 70.3 Bahrain, the Ultraman World Championships, and Patagonman.

A seven-year collegiate streak comes to an end, an Olympian takes the helm of a new development team, and a major triathlon bike recall - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport for November 2024.

"I average 20 to 24 hours weekly - not the 25 to 35 hours many pros do," said Matthews, who logged over 750 miles of racing in two hyper-competitive pro series'. She reveals how she did it.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall recaps Ironman Cozumel and Challenge Florianópolis and shares her thoughts on the latest pros to retire.

Plus, race results from Challenge Canberra and the Laguna Phuket Triathlon.

Updated results, standings, expert insight, and everything you need to know about the 2024 Professional Triathletes Organisation’s T100 Tour.

Kilian Jornet, largely considered the greatest trail and ultrarunner of all time, has picked up cycling. What would happen if he added. Just. One. More. Sport.

The T100 triathlon tour saved the best for last. Here's everything you need to know about the T100 grand final in Dubai, from start lists to a link for the free livestream on Outside Watch.

DeRue has had "exciting" conversations with athletes, politicians, and community members about the Ironman World Championships - but where will they lead?

Laura Siddall recaps a thrilling finale to a thrilling Supertri series in Neom and looks at why Ashleigh Gentle is the Queen of the Noosa Triathlon.

A new World Triathlon president, an Ironman (CEO) PR, and the tri gear set to appear on Apple Store shelves - catch up what you may have missed in multisport in October 2024.

Success stories from Laura Philipp, Nikki Bartlett, and Matt Hanson are held up as evidence that any age-grouper could become a top pro with enough training. But is that really the case?

A look at the bikes ridden by the ten fastest cyclists in the men’s pro race at the 2024 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

21 year-old Sam Askey-Doran broke the Ironman World Championship Kona swim course record this year - and it's all because of an unlikely friendship with pro triathlete Cam Wurf.

Nike was the shoe count champion at the front of the men’s race, while Patrick Lange was the fastest runner of the day wearing a pair of Adidas Adizero Adios Pro EVO 1 at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona.

12 of the 54 pro men who started did not finish at last weekend's 2024 Ironman World Championship Kona. From jellyfish to bike crashes, find out what happened to DNF athletes like Gustav Iden, Trevor Foley, and more.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall gives a detailed look at the Pro Series “race within the race” at last weekend’s men’s Ironman World Championship in Kona.

The 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona was one of the fastest, most exciting, and unpredictable races ever. Check out the moments that mattered with original photography from Brad Kaminski.

The 41-year-old Aussie, who splits time as a pro cyclist and triathlete, believes his best days are still ahead of him in the sport—as seen by a seventh-place finish at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona.

The 26-year-old Dane sat in T2 for four minutes before finally turning it around on the run at the 2024 Ironman World Championships in Kona.

While many top contenders biked too close to the sun, the 38-year-old played to his strengths and experience to earn an emotional victory at the 2024 Ironman World Championships.

On a day of big performances and big blow-ups, Germany's Patrick Lange ran away with his third Ironman World Championship title and a new Kona course record.

Members of the triathlon industry spent hours tallying up what bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear that the fastest men in the world are using at the 2024 Ironman Championship in Kona.

Meanwhile, 2022 Ironman World Champion Gustav Iden will be "disappointed" if he wins. Here’s what else you missed from the pre-race press conference at the 2024 men's Ironman World Championship.

Experience one glorious half-mile of pants-free peacocking along Ali'i Drive through the lens of Triathlete staff photographer Brad Kaminski.

On location at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, we get an early look at the 2025 Ventum Tempus—a big departure from a well-loved triathlon bike brand.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down big results from big races at T100 Vegas, the WTCS Grand Final, and the World Paratriathlon Grand Final.

Race officials confirm the death of a Mexican athlete and a British national, while participants raise concerns around organization.

Viva Las Vegas! Get the start lists, updates, livestream information, and more from the penultimate T100 Tour race in Lake Las Vegas.

The men's 2024 Ironman World Championship start list is set! Get insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, plus some stats about the pro field.

American Katie Zaferes has raced her last triathlon as a pro. The two-time Olympic medalist and 2019 World Triathlon world champion talks with Triathlete about the decision to retire now and why she opted out of moving up to long-course racing.

Pro Laura Siddall makes the rounds in the midst of a super-packed short-course calendar and talks about some races that might have flown under the radar.

Last weekend’s racing saw familiar pro names doing familiar pro things from Italy to Ibiza, and back to China.

Ironman brings back an old favorite and announces a new location, PTO changes plans for Grand Final, and the end of a 26-year triathlon career - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport in September 2024.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall gives a detailed look at the Pro Series “race within the race” at last weekend’s women’s Ironman World Championship in Nice.

"It’s with a heavy heart that I share I won’t be able to race in the Ironman World Championships this Sunday."

DeRue explains why some locations were added (and some were removed) from the 2025 Ironman Pro Series schedule, as well as insight into a new prize-money structure.

UPDATE: Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez has agreed to serve a two year period of ineligibility after doping samples collected at Ironman Texas tested positive for clomiphene. He will now also forfeit prize money, standings, and points from the event.

Triathlon has no shortage of colorful characters, but what's behind nicknames like "The Falcon," "The Junkyard Dog," and "The Mermaid?" You'll be surprised to find out.