Triathlon News

Triathlon has had its share of 15 seconds of Super Bowl ad fame: from dodgeballs and in-water beatings to small-but-mighty commercials on a shoestring budget (and more).

Some have argued that in the years since COVID first struck, more iron-distance pros are racing markedly faster than ever before—using the “trend” to make cases for everything from drugs to unfair equipment advantages. But what does the data really say?

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of January 2024 in our big monthly digest of triathlon news.

As the former president of Equinox fitness, DeRue helped oversee over 100 fitness clubs, a fitness platform, digital commerce, and its media groups through COVID and the dawn of vaccines.

We spoke to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation about his multisport experience and why it's crucial that triathletes are in on the new plan.

Remember the Couples Championship? How about Colleen Quigley and Mary Cain in tri? And is anyone racing the Ironman Open category? We caught up with the people behind the most-talked-about news in triathlon.

And why tri training and racing an Acura GTP that hits top speeds of 200mph aren’t as different as you’d think.

As a part of their new 2024 pro/age-group series, the PTO will be hosting a 100K race at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. Read the details.

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee share why their retirement plan includes creating a new Challenge Roth-style triathlon festival and building the next generation of young triathletes.

The use of lugworm hemoglobin has raised eyebrows in the pro cycling peloton, but how does it work, and could it be abused in endurance sports like triathlon?

We spoke to the major players behind the twists, turns, and local politics that gave the former owner of the Malibu Triathlon an exclusive five-year permit to host a triathlon in Malibu—leaving current owners Super League out in the cold.

A 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and (2:55!) marathon - in four days of 2 a.m. wake-up calls. Oh, all while wearing Tinkerbell wings and body glitter. Ironman pro Haley Chura talks one of Disney's biggest feats of endurance: the Dopey Challenge.

“I've worked a 16-hour day before on my own dime at an international race, just to get the experience. So, it has to be something you love because you're not making money."

Coeur, Tortis, and other triathlon brands are investing heavily in bringing first-timers into the sport. Here’s why that’s a savvy business move.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of December 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

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This year, several stars and fixtures in the sport announced their departure from the pro ranks, marking an end to an era that saw some of the greatest performances of all time.

From the shocking and scandalous to the inspiring and history-making, these are the 23 headlines that shaped the sport of triathlon this year.

From breakthroughs to record-breakers, 2023 was full of memorable moments from the top pros in our sport. Triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde rates the top pro performances in triathlon this season.

CLM could end up bridging the gap between "the Norwegian Training Method" that requires multiple blood samples per workout and something far less invasive for triathletes—and it's already causing ripples in pro cycling.

Travis Mundell recaps the final weekend of professional triathlon in 2023, with a double-Kiwi win in Taupo, a Kat Matthews victory in Bahrain, and the debut of Challenge Salinas.

“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.'"

Way-in-advance prep? Check. Overkill training? Check. Race-day simulation? Check. Taylor Swift may not be a triathlete, but she’s one of us.

Some argue asthma inhaler use by healthy individuals falls under the umbrella of "grey doping." But new research suggests otherwise, in certain conditions.

We spoke to the CEOs from both Ironman and TriDot to learn how the partnership materially affects Ironman athletes, Ironman University coaches, and everyone’s data.

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

From Lisa Norden's blazing-fast 4:21:15 bike split to the Norwegian coach who won the age-group race while his pro athletes collected podiums of their own, Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of racing at Ironman Western Australia and 70.3 Indian Wells.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of November 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

Ready, set, shop! Use our guide to savings with these 2023 Black Friday deals of the swimming, cycling, and running variety.

Smiles, sweat, and more than a few tears - Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of professional triathlon racing at Ironman Cozumel, 70.3s in Mossel Bay and Fortaleza, Laguna Phuket Triathlon, and Challenge Florianopolis.

Last week's lawsuit by TriBike Transport's cargo shipper—effectively holding 180 World Triathlon Championship athletes' bikes over $300k in unpaid bills—has been followed up with a class-action suit by some of the affected athletes.

We spoke to five of the fastest long-course septuagenarians in the world from four of the most prolific tri nations to learn their “Blue Zone” secrets to triathlon longevity.

In a lawsuit filed last week, one of TriBike Transport’s international shipping partners has claimed over $300,000 in overdue invoices and is holding 180 triathletes’ bikes in lieu of payment. Bikes from other events also remain undelivered.

Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of triathlon news from 70.3 Melbourne, Triathlon World Cup Vina Del Mar, and the 2023 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.

We present a crash course on NCAA collegiate triathlon and a preview of the upcoming women's national championship so you can study up and cram for this weekend's exciting main event.

Travis Mundell recaps a blazing-fast weekend at Ironman Florida, 70.3 Los Cabos, Noosa Triathlon, and the Pan American Games.

With the recent announcement that 10-year-old Prince George is interested in triathlon, we've compiled some advice for Prince William and Princess Kate that even non-royal parents can follow.

What's happening to our local races? Is big-brand race consolidation just a part of triathlon’s growing pains, are we selling out, or is it something else entirely?

Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde digs deep into the latest women’s PTO rankings, looking at those who struggled in 2023, those who bounced back from a rocky midseason, and those who rose quickly in the rankings in 2023.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of October 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

With more and more events being canceled and postponed due to both natural and manmade interruptions, what can a triathlete do?

A heartbreaking sprint finish, a costly detour, a debut win, and one decision to change a whole series - it was a wild weekend in triathlon.

Underwhelming response for the women’s Nice 2024 event leads to addition of slots at select 70.3 races and for loyal age-groupers.

A frank conversation with Ironman CEO Andrew Messick reveals details about the pro series, why now, what it could mean for pro world championship qualification in the future, and more.

Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships women’s event.

Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of pro triathlon racing at Challenge Barcelona, 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships, and World Cup Rome.

A short-course focused weekend was full of big waves (and big drama) at Super League Malibu and World Triathlon Cup Tangier.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of September 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

Unpredictable racing at the World Triathlon Championship Series final, the XTERRA World Championship, and 70.3 Augusta.

The 2023 championship season is going strong, but some pros are already looking ahead to 2024. Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of Ironman, 70.3, and Challenge racing around the globe.

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

Plus, Gwen Jorgensen is back on top with a win at World Triathlon Cup Valencia, big wins from Nikki Bartlett and Frederic Funk, and more from the weekend of triathlon action.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of August 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

Super League London brought the fireworks in its 2023 championship series debut, Challenge Davos featured a middle-distance Swiss Alps showdown, and an unreal sufferfest at XTERRA Beaver Creek brought a few familiar faces out to play (and win).

With the men’s Ironman World Championships just around the corner, the podium in Lahti, Finland, has the possibility to feature a few new names. We dig into the depth charts of the 70.3 World Championships men’s field.

James Whelan (AKA "The Armed Cyclist") is making the rounds for packing heat on two wheels. But is carrying a gun for safety on a bike ride or run really such a good idea?

Travis Mundell recaps a wild weekend of racing that includes the Paris Test Event, PTO Asian Open, XTERRA Germany, and the final qualifying races for the 2023 women's Ironman World Championship.

A world-class field of triathletes will battle it out over 100K of fast and furious swim-bike-run this weekend. Here's how to catch all the action on the free PTO Asian Open livestream.

The PTO announced today that it will partner with World Triathlon to deliver an international non-draft sister series to the existing draft-legal World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS).

Multisport events across the country rely on volunteers to operate, but not only are volunteers not always free, they're also becoming an endangered species. What happens when the helpers stop showing up?

Plus, the inaugural Challenge London, Ironman 70.3 European Championships, and Sebastian Kienle takes on Norseman.

From the youngest-ever pro (15 years old!) at Super League to 105 Ironmans in 105 days, this season has been full of compelling storylines from pros and age-groupers alike.

Whether you believe Smith is your white knight or an Illuminati false flag, we’ve got 8 multisport facts about the special counsel to help fuel either your righteousness or rage.

How a zipper led to a podium shakeup at 70.3 Maine, plus is there anything the French can't win these days?

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of July 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

It was a coast-to-coast weekend of tri with big races at Ironman Lake Placid and 70.3 Oregon.

Plus, British tri dominates at World Triathlon Para Series Swansea.

Jan Van Berkel wanted a storybook ending to his career, and he got one. But first, he had to beat a guy riding his girlfriend's bike. Plus, we recap the action at the World Triathlon Para Series Montreal.

After 12 years at the helm of Ironman, Andrew Messick will retire, making way for a new CEO.

Plus, how a road bike may have helped Ashleigh Gentle avoid a run battle with Emma Pallant-Browne at 70.3 Andorra, and Leon Chevalier engineers a near-perfect race at Les Sables.

We round up all of the most important triathlon news of the month, plus a hot take on what we can learn about safety from two very different races in June.

Plus, tri gets a stage at Olympic Esports Week, bringing it one step closer to potential inclusion in future Games.

Cam Wurf finally punched his ticket to Nice, but if last weekend's performances are any indication, he's going to face a lot of competition (looking at you, Braden Currie).

With nine big races to choose from (including Escape from Alcatraz and a Challenge family triple-header) there was no shortage of triathlon news coming out of the pro ranks last weekend.

We spoke to a pro triathlete who was feet away from the tragic accident at the 2023 Ironman Hamburg, look at the race response that followed, and try to measure how it could have happened.

The head-on collision occurred between a motorcycle carrying a race photographer and an Ironman Hamburg participant.

We round up all of the most important triathlon news of the month, plus give one big hot take on one big, burning topic: triathlon broadcasts.

You can donate blood without sacrificing hard-earned training gains - Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains how to time your blood donation for minimal impact on training and racing.

See photos of what is considered one of the most beautiful triathlon courses in the world.

The 2011 version of Ironman Arizona is just days away. Last year, Germany's Timo Bracht and Great Britain's Chrissie Wellington beat out a world-class field of professionals to take the wins. Check out images of the eventful race.

On this episode of TriCenter we look forward to this weekend's Challenge Roth triathlon, which is set to feature Chrissie Wellington and Andreas Raelert.

A pack of cyclists were on a weekly midnight ride in Los Angeles when a suspected drunken driver plowed into their group around 2 a.m. She sent some riders “flying into the air” and at least one dragging under her car, according to ABC News in Los Angeles.

2XU has announced a partnership with Ironman to be the preferred supplier of compression apparel at Ironman and 70.3 events.

Pippa Middleton competed in this weekend's GE Blenheim Triathlon at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, England as part of a relay team.

Ironman is offering a full refund of entry fees to athletes wishing to withdraw from the event.

A few triathlon superstars, including two Ironman world champions, are getting ready for this weekend’s TriStar Mallorca race on the tropical Spanish island.

South Africa's own Raynard Tissink and Great Britain's Chrissie Wellington turned in fast times to take the victories at the 2011 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa Triathlon.

A preview of this weekend's men's race at the Xterra West Championship in Las Vegas, Nev.