LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
January 4, 2023
Sudden Cardiac Arrest on National TV: An Explainer and What it Means for Triathletes
Hamlin, it turns out, was in cardiac arrest. Once the training staff realized what was happening began to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He was resuscitated again upon arriving at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s intensive care unit, where he remains in critical condition. Triathlete
December 23, 2022
Professional Triathletes Organization Raises $30 Million in Series B
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has completed a $30 million Series B funding round led by Divergent Investments, a Luxemburg-based private equity fund. Majority investors in the round included the Welsh billionaire Sir Michael Moritz and Warner Bros. Discovery, which in July, signed an exclusive multiyear partnership with the PTO to broadcast live and on-demand coverage...
December 12, 2022
How the 1% Runs an Ironman
Inside the world of Ironman XC, which makes the endurance contest a little more endurable — for executives who can afford to pay. NY Times (paywall)
December 11, 2022
Ironman Triathlon discontinues Alaska race after just 1 year
Nearly as quickly as it arrived, the Ironman Alaska triathlon race has been discontinued. The inaugural race was held Aug. 7 in Juneau, but it won’t return for a second running, Ironman announced Friday. ADN
November 13, 2022
What Does It Take to Close the Roads for a Triathlon?
When endurance athletes think of a race director, they might picture the person on the loudspeaker shouting instructions race morning, or the one ordering too many extra-large tees and not enough mediums. But behind the scenes, the bulk of a race director's work (and budget) goes toward securing and preparing...
October 17, 2022
High Levels of BPA Were Found in Sports Bras — Here’s What You Need to Know
Working out is supposed to be good for you — and a great sports bra can make you feel good about yourself and push you to work out that much harder. But news from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is making people question whether their sportswear might have an...
October 9, 2022
Ironman World Championship: Increased equality comes at a cost
The question many are pondering at this year's Ironman World Championship is whether the decision to have the female triathletes compete two days before the men has been an entirely positive development. The organizers argued that having the women compete in a separate event on a different day than the men generates more attention...
October 8, 2022
“You Are An IRONMAN”: How Mike Reilly Became The Voice Of IRONMAN
After 40 years on the microphone, the inimitable Mike Reilly is preparing to call time on his illustrious announcing career. Ahead of his final Kona race, he explains how it all began… 220Triathlon
September 30, 2022
Hawaii Ironman World Championships 2022: By The Numbers
For the first time in the event’s 40-plus year history, the 2022 Ironman World Championship race will be held as a two-day event, on Thursday, Oct. 6 (led by the women’s pro field and half the age-groupers) and on Saturday, Oct. 8 (with the men’s pros and more age-groupers). The...
September 27, 2022
Kona Locals Ask Ironman Visitors for Respect
The relationship between Kona and Ironman is a complicated one. Certainly, tourism is a large part of the island’s economy, and during the COVID pandemic, a decline in travel meant a loss for most residents. Many businesses closed, and hotels and restaurants operated at a fraction of their capacity. When...
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