LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
March 26, 2025
On, Canyon & Sailfish get-together to launch On Triathlon Academy
Swiss sportswear brand On has announced the launch of the On Triathlon Academy, which is billed as… ‘a pioneering initiative designed to nurture and empower the next generation of triathlon champions.’ Endurance.Biz
March 13, 2025
USA Triathlon Launches Revamped Elevate 2028 Strategic Plan
USA Triathlon has unveiled a revised strategic plan through the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, calling the revamped plan “Elevate 2028: Focus Forward.” Calling 2025 the “midpoint of our journey,” the revised plan features heavy focuses across the entirety of USA Triathlon stakeholders — athletes, coaches, clubs, and race directors. Slowswitch
March 3, 2025
Meet Slowtwitch+. Here’s What to Expect
We’re proud to announce Slowtwitch+ — a premium content experience that will allow us to go deeper than ever before. We’ve designed Slowtwitch+ for the serious reader and active forum user. SLOWTWITCH
February 26, 2025
How Pro Triathletes Make Money: A Deep Dive Into Sponsorship
Can you make a living from endorsements in professional triathlon? Is sharp social media worth more than a podium performance? Will athletes peddle any product that pays? Should you have an agent? And are negotiations really just a game of bluff and counter bluff? Tim Heming speaks to athletes, agents,...
February 14, 2025
Triathlon participation in the USA, by the numbers
The 2024 Impact Report has been released alongside a separate analysis of triathlon participation data in the USA, undertaken by Thom Richmond and Ben McClure of Cal Tri Events. Endurance.Biz
February 12, 2025
Will Race Refunds and Transfers Become the New Norm in Triathlon?
When COVID-19 forced race directors to cancel races, it spotlighted the flexibility – or inflexibility – of every race’s published refund, transfer, and deferral policy. The cancellations were unprecedented and challenging to navigate – were race directors expected to refund 100% of registration fees? Do they defer the athletes’ registration...
February 4, 2025
The Price of Drug Testing in Triathlon
How much time and money is required for drug testing in triathlon? It’s hard to know. Not because it’s hard to quantify, but because multiple organizations are oddly tight-lipped about getting into the details. triathlete
January 16, 2025
Can the Wildflower Triathlon Bloom Again?
When race director Colleen Bousman announced her intention last summer to relaunch the Wildflower Triathlon Festival in May 2025, fans rejoiced. triathlete
January 9, 2025
7 Weird Triathlon Races We’re Totally Signing Up For in 2025
If you’re already a triathlete, clearly you’re no stranger to the unconventional. Ready for a triathlon you’ll never forget? triathlete
January 3, 2025
The Fastest and Slowest Ironman Races of 2024
With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we celebrate another remarkable year of triathlon racing, one that showcased the resilience and passion of the global Ironman community. With 34 Ironman races held worldwide and over 48,000 athletes crossing the finish line, this year marked a slight increase in participation despite the...