LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
September 21, 2022
Ironman’s Big Bet On Trail Running
When the news broke in May 2021 that Ironman and UTMB were joining forces, the small corner of the internet that hosts the trail running community nearly lost its collective mind. Skeptics lamented the end of trail running’s eccentric, community-centric culture, while optimists celebrated the likelihood of better race organization,...
September 2, 2022
USA Triathlon Has Its Eyes on Rowing
For the next three years, coaches from USA Triathlon and Hydrow will be studying the effects of rowing on a triathlete’s training in an immersive, extensive research pilot called the Hydrow Transformation Program. Team USA
September 1, 2022
Inside the Secret World of Triathlon Referees
Triathlon referees, or “course marshals” as they’re formally titled, are present during every leg of the race for high-profile races (think: races with pros or world championship-level races), but most age-groupers are only aware of them during the bike portion. Course marshals are most noticeable during the bike leg as...
August 24, 2022
4 reasons fall is the best time to race
Every fall, it’s rarely too warm or too cold, there’s a fresh feeling and smell to the air, and you can’t beat the fall colours. So if you don’t have a fall race on your calendar yet, now is the perfect time to sign up and start training so you...
August 11, 2022
Science Shows You Can Go Farther and Faster with Music
A new study in the Journal of Human Kinetics showed that listening to music during a running time trial led to a 10% increase in total distance covered, as well as a 14% increase in speed. There was also evidence of 8% lower blood lactate concentration in those who listened to...
August 3, 2022
World Triathlon Executive Board approves Transgender Policy
World Triathlon’s Executive Board has approved the Transgender Policy, following a period of consultation with the Medical Committee, Athletes Committee, Coaches Committee, Legal & Constitution Committee, Women’s Committee and the Equality, Diversion & Inclusion Commission, as well as multiple experts in the field and the transgender community. Triathlon.org
July 11, 2022
Triathlete Moves Exclusively Online
After nearly 40 years, we've shipped out our last print magazine—and now we turn our attention to bringing you more digital resources than ever. After almost 40 years, the magazine issue hitting your doorsteps right now will be the last regular print issue of the magazine. Triathlete
May 10, 2022
Why did one in five people drop out of the Ironman World Championship St. George?
An increasing number of age group athletes either dropped out of the race or missed one of the cut offs. In the end 21.9 per cent of the field wouldn’t make it to the finish line, an amazing number considering this was a world championship event. With a 78.1 per...
April 27, 2022
Sam Long hit by car during St. George build up
American Ironman World Championship favorite Sam Long has been hit by a car while training for the upcoming Ironman World Championship race in St. George, Utah on May 7. Today he confirmed that despite the crash, he will be on the start line next week after the accident. Triathlon Canada
April 27, 2022
Garmin sees ‘normalization’ of cycling product sales
Garmin Ltd. reported record first-quarter revenue despite a 28% decrease in sales in its fitness division, which includes Garmin's cycling products. Consolidated revenue was $1.17 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year. Three other segments posted double-digit growth led by the outdoor segment ($385 million), which grew 50% year-over-year, and was boosted...