PTO Asian Open site and date announced
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced the date and site for the inaugural PTO Asian Open – it will take place in Singapore on Aug. 19-20, 2023. The PTO has signed a three-year...
View Article10 emotional stages of going to the pool in the winter
It all seemed like such a great idea. Sign up for a masters swim session that runs three mornings a week. Swim with fellow triathletes with similar goals, and get that little push needed to improve you...
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Ironman reinstates Svenja Thoes 5 months after Ironman Ireland disqualification
This story has been updated with additional information on the appeals process provided by Ironman. Last August Germany’s Svenja Thoes appeared to have won Ironman Ireland, crossing the line in 9:24:54...
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2022 Male Triathlete of the Year
Is there really any argument? Two world championship titles – the Ironman World Championship St. George and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship (also in St. George). The top ranking in the Professional...
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6 Reasons to add yoga into your training routine
In the world of physical activity, it seems as though there are two kinds of people: those who do cardio, and those who do yoga. The two activities couldn’t be more different, one can involve moderate...
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2022 Female Triathlete of the Year
Yesterday’s announcement of the male triathlete of the year implied there was really no argument when it came to picking the winner. For the women, though, it is a very different story. Make no...
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Is the technology on its way to get rid of drafting in triathlon?
We’re used to seeing technology used to evaluate calls in many sports (video replays, the Hawk-Eye Line-Calling system in tennis, etc.), but triathlon continues to rely on subjective judgements of its...
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Gustav Iden and Flora Duffy take top honours at Global Triathlon Awards
The inaugural Global Triathlon Awards (GTA) took place today in Nice, France, with many of the world’s top pros on hand for the gala evening. Staged by Super League Triathlon, the Professional...
View Article4 Reasons we noticed a small race in New Zealand yesterday
It’s probably safe to say that most triathletes in North America are unfamiliar with the Tauranga Half triathlon in New Zealand, but yesterday’s race, won Kiwis Braden Currie and Rebecca Clarke, turned...
View Article7 Things triathletes love to complain about
We all know that triathletes aren’t normal. Those of us who swim, bike and run on a regular basis face challenges that, well, only we understand. For those who are new to the sport, here’s some of the...
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POC releases aero sunglasses
Triathletes are always looking for an edge, and we know that aerodynamics play a huge role in making you faster on the bike. Swedish company POC has just released some new performance eyewear called...
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2022 Canadian Female Long-Distance Triathlete of the Year
It’s been a while since we’ve put her at the top of this list, but that serves as a fitting tribute to both her tenacity and longevity in the sport. Paula Findlay was our 2011 Triathlete of the Year...
View ArticlePTO US Open moves to Milwaukee alongside USA Triathlon National Championships
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced a second of its 2023 Tour events. The PTO US Open will take place in Milwaukee on Aug. 4 and 5. The races will happen at the same time USA...
View ArticleIronman announces Long Beach event: 70.3 New York – Jones Beach
Those of us who have been in the sport long enough remember the one-and-done Ironman New York race held in 2012. The challenges Ironman went through to make that race happen meant that the company...
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PTO Canadian Open out for 2023
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Canadian Open isn’t going to happen in 2023, but event organizers are hopeful we’ll see the race back on the calendar in 2024. Organized by Do North...
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Is Gustav Iden arrogant or just confident (and honest)?
He’s the Ironman world champion. A two-time Ironman 70.3 world champion. He’s never lost a Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) race. And, based on a documentary released today by the PTO, it’s...
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Is there a new super-shoe company in town?
For the longest time it looked like Asics ruled the speedy triathlon shoe market, but now Swiss based On is pushing hard to make its own claim to the thrown. The company signed Norway’s Gustav Iden...
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2022 Canadian Male Long-Distance Triathlete of the Year
He might try to tell you that 2022 wasn’t a good year, but the rest of us mere mortals would have been pretty happy with a season that included a silver medal at the Ironman World Championship (the...
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2022 Canadian Female Draft-Legal Triathlete of the Year
Here at Triathlon Magazine, we were calling this one back in June – by that point of the World Triathlon season, Emy Legault had already claimed three podiums in World Triathlon events, and was the top...
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2022 Canadian Male Paratriathlete of the Year
After taking a gutsy bronze at the Paralympics in Tokyo in 2021, Stefan Daniel returned to the top of the Para triathlon ranks in 2022 – making it an easy choice to make the Calgary native our male...
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