LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
September 7, 2021
U.S. Athletes Set Record Marks in Tokyo, International Competition in 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States put together a record-setting 2021 in international competition spanning the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) events. The U.S. led all countries with seven combined Olympic and Paralympic triathlon medals in Tokyo with three gold, three silver and...
September 3, 2021
Stage Is Set for The World’s Best to Meet in Southwestern Utah as Pro Start Lists Unveiled For 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission
ST. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. – Following a COVID-induced hiatus in 2020, more than 3,000 professional and age-group athletes from over 80 countries, regions, and territories will descend upon stunning Southwestern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 18 for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by the Utah...
September 1, 2021
Olympian Matthew Sharpe and Ginger Howell Take Championship Title at 2021 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon
Boston, MA – After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon returned to racing today at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Carson Beach in South Boston. In the 12th annual event, Olympian Matthew Sharpe of Victoria, British Columbia, who competed for Team Canada...
September 1, 2021
Gnarly Nutrition Adds Creatine to Lineup
Salt Lake City, UT (September 1, 2021) -- Gnarly Nutrition, the group behind the clean, effective, and great tasting sports nutrition supplements, is excited to announce the addition of Gnarly Creatine to its product lineup. Gnarly Creatine will replace the discontinued Gnarly Pump, a pre-workout option which also included arginine...
September 1, 2021
Registration Opens for 2022 Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon on September 14
SAN FRANCISCO (September 1, 2021) – IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced random drawing registration for the 2022 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will officially open on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. More than 10,000 athletes enter the random drawing each year, with hopes of securing...
August 31, 2021
The Land of Endurance Beckons: Next Phase of The IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches With 2021 IRONMAN VR Land of Endurance; IRONMAN Virtual Club Now Compatible with Wheelchair Racing and Handcycling Activities
TAMPA, Fla. (August 31, 2021) – As many of the world’s best athletes prepare to compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission, the IRONMAN Virtual Club™ (VC™) has launched the perfect complement and next evolution of virtual racing with the 2021 IRONMAN...
August 31, 2021
Event Insights: 6 Common Event-Day Issues for Endurance Events and How to Avoid Them
Races and endurance events are exciting. People train for months to compete in these events, and when race day finally arrives, they’re full of energy. As a planner, you’re probably experiencing just as much adrenaline. Finally, you’re ready for everything you’ve been putting together to finally bear fruit. What can...
August 30, 2021
Serrieres, Flipo win Full Distance and Short Track races at XTERRA Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Arthur Serrieres from France and Michelle Flipo from Mexico won the XTERRA Nouvelle-Aquitaine off-road triathlon full distance and Short Track races in Moliets-et-Villemartin, France on August 28-29, 2021. It’s the 13th XTERRA World Tour full distance win for Serrieres, his sixth this season, and second in as many weeks after...
August 30, 2021
More Than 5,500 Athletes Hit the Start Line at Life Time Chicago Triathlon
CHICAGO – The waterways and streets of The Windy City welcomed more than 5,500 triathletes this weekend, as the Life Time Chicago Triathlon made its return following a one-year hiatus. Athletes from 47 states and five countries took to the starting line in five separate races, which kicked off Saturday morning...
August 27, 2021
IRONMAN Announces Schedule For 2022 North American IRONMAN TriClub Championship Series
TAMPA, Fla. (August 26, 2021) – IRONMAN has announced its schedule for the 2022 North American IRONMAN® TriClub Championship Series, including five IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlons and one IRONMAN® triathlon across the United States. These events will feature localized experiences customized for IRONMAN TriClub members, in addition to highlighting and supporting the local community of...