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Anne Haug shatters 29-year-old record at Ironman Lanzarote

Heading into the race she wasn’t sure of her fitness. At the end we had an answer for her – she’s very fit. Germany’s Anne Haug, the two-time Olympian and 2019 Ironman world champion, missed a number...

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Canadian Junior star shines at Huatulco World Cup a day after Canadian team...

It was a good news/ bad news kind of weekend for the Canadian triathlon team at the World Triathlon Cup Huatulco. The highlight was the incredible silver-medal performance by 19-year-old Mathis...

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Ironman Lake Placid confirmed for three more years

We reported that it looked like Ironman Lake Placid was on track for another contract renewal last week (see link below) – now we can confirm that is the case thanks to a release from Ironman and the...

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Whistler Welcomes Swimrun Giant Otillo

A new player is about to make a splash on Canada’s swimrun scene. This summer, esteemed Swedish multisport company Otillo Swimrun will bring its signature swimrun event to Canada for the first time....

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Ironman offers free entries to athletes who DNFd at Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay...

Last weekend athletes competing at Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay faced tough conditions during the swim. In addition to cold water temperatures, reported by some athletes to have been between 52 and 57...

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Cassandre Beaugrand sets the stage for Paris showdown with huge win in Cagliari

Heading into the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, all eyes have been on Great Britain’s Beth Potter, the reigning world champion, and her rival, France’s Cassandre Beaugrand. The two went one-two at...

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Alex Yee takes Hayden Wilde again at Olympic preview event in Cagliari

As they did a year ago, the two men considered to be the favourites for the gold and silver medals at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer – Alex Yee (GBR) and Hayden Wilde (NZL) – duked it out on...

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Katie Zaferes makes life difficult for the American Olympic selection...

Heading into the final World Triathlon event before the Olympic qualification cut off at the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) Cagliari, there was lots of drama around who would end up at the...

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Triathlon Canada terminates CEO, appoints interim leader through Olympics and...

According to a memo sent out by Triathlon Canada to its provincial partners, CEO Lawrence White “is no longer with the organization and the Board of Directors have appointed an Interim CEO.” White came...

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PTO announces T100 Dubai race in November

Another stop on the T100 Triathlon World Tour has been announced – T100 Dubai will be held at the renowned Meydan Racecourse (home of the famous Dubai World Cup horse race), with the swim taking place...

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Try this simple and easy race-week stress reducer before your next triathlon

My first “A” series of races of 2024, the USAT Multisport National Championships, are just 10 days away. I’m already starting to think about and get organized for the races. My goal for big races,...

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Buyer’s Guide: GPS Sport Watches

Remember the days when wearing a Timex Ironman Watch was a status symbol? (Yes, I’m old enough to have seen the coverage of President Bill Clinton proudly wearing his during the early years of his...

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Wetsuit technology explained – what you’re looking for in a wetsuit

While not necessarily a mandatory purchase, a wetsuit is certainly a worthwhile addition to the gear collection for most triathletes. Even those who live in the southern United States will find...

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The Malibu drama continues – city re-opens bidding process for triathlon

As if there hadn’t already been enough drama around the Malibu Triathlon, things took another turn on May 28 at the last Malibu City Council Meeting – the board members decided to re-open the RFP...

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Jackie Hering flies to huge win at Ironman Hamburg as race favourite DQd on...

American Jackie Hering took what is possibly the biggest win of her career at the Ironman European Championship in Hamburg today. The American was unstoppable as she flew through a 2:52 marathon split...

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German age grouper shatters Ironman age group world record

Germany’s Lars Wichert, a two-time Olympic rower, just finished the Ironman European Championship in Hamburg in 7:50:42, shattering the world-best age group time for an Ironman by over six minutes. The...

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Sam Long takes another Athlete of the Month title and tops world rankings

It’s only June, but Sam Long has already enjoyed a stellar year. Thanks to a huge win at Ironman 70.3 St. George in May the American moved to the top of the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)...

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T100 World Triathlon Tour–not just for the pros!

There’s a brand-new option for triathletes who are looking for new adventures and it includes races in some of the world’s most exciting and unique cities. Welcome to the T100 Triathlon World Tour –...

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Olympic selection surprise picks? France and USA announce teams for Paris

As we gear up for the Games in Paris, Olympic selection has become a hot topic, especially for some of the power house countries who have a number of athletes who could be seen as viable medal...

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Lucy Charles-Barclay changes course and looks to defend Ironman World...

After declaring earlier this year that she was “all in” for the T100 Triathlon World Tour, Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay has changed her plans and is now looking to compete at the Ironman World...

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