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Murray and Blummenfelt rip through sub-14 minute 5 km runs
Over the last week Richard Murray and Kristian Blummenfelt have posted some impressive 5 km times. Kristian Blummenfelt on his way to the win at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne in 2019....
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Jessey The Elf wins Ironman VR8
Last weekend Ironman started the “Challenger Division” – a more regulated division of its Virtual Racing series. Earlier today, after revising the results from last weekend’s race, Ironman declared...
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Ironman to offer 70.3 world championship slots through VR race series
Ironman will “tighten the rules” for the Challenger division of it’s Ironman VR race series and will offer a four-week championship series with qualifying races for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship...
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Is there more integrity in triathlon than cycling?
Ironman CEO Andrew Messick was formerly the director of the Tour of California – his thoughts on some inherent differences between triathlon and cycling. Athletes on the bike at the 2019 Ironman...
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Almere Multisport World Championships moved to 2021
So why couldn’t they do this for Edmonton? The World Triathlon executive board “approved the postponement of the Multisport World Championships” in Almere, The Netherlands. Athletes on the bike at...
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With 70.3 Lubbock a month away, Ironman announces Safe Return To Racing...
Ironman 70.3 Lubbock in Texas is still set to go next month – today Ironman released series of new race guidelines as part of the Ironman Smart Program that reduce touch points at events and require...
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Ironman VR Championship Series offers 75 qualifying spots for 70.3 worlds
Starting this weekend athletes looking for a more competitive online race experience can try their hand at Ironman’s new VR Championship Series. Athletes competing in the four-race VR Championship...
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Opinion: White cyclists (and triathletes), we must do better
On May 27, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a 29-year-old Black-Indigenous woman fell to her death from the balcony of her 24th floor apartment in the presence of police officers. Ontario’s Special...
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Canaqua Sports Openwater Swim and Mudskipper SwimRun 2020 events cancelled
Organizers of the Canaqua Sports Openwater Swim Series and the Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge have decided to “fully cancel the 2020 season.” An athlete dives into the water during the Sudbury Mudskipper...
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Canada Man/Woman XTri box set released for free
The iconic Canada Man/Woman triathlon was scheduled to start exactly one month from today – unfortunately due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic athletes won’t be able to challenge themselves at one...
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Why we can’t (or won’t) let Lance Armstrong go
The first time I was supposed to do an interview with Lance Armstrong, I got kicked out of the room We were in Panama City, Panama, preparing for Lance’s first race in his quest to compete at the...
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Boost your power on the bike
Try these power-building workouts that can be done even on dead-flat terrain to nail a faster bike split once we get back to competing again. Photo: Kevin Mackinnon by Sean Mackinnon Not all of us live...
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Everything you need to know about triathlon e-racing in June
With racing around the world still on hold, pro triathletes have been getting their adrenaline fix through online racing. In June fans will have lots of opportunity to watch their favourite pros race...
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Challenge and PTO combine for $60,000 event in Florianopolis in November
Challenge Brasil, Challenge Family and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces to offer up a $60,000 prize purse at Challenge Florianopolis on November 29, 2020. Aerial view of...
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The Life of Tri Podcast: Craig Alexander
The three-time Ironman world champion remains one of the sport’s most popular stars. Episode 6 of The Life of Tri podcast features a chat with the Australian legend. Craig Alexander at the Pro Press...
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2020 Xterra World Championship and Tour Points Series cancelled
Chalk up another major event that has been cancelled due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic – the 25th running of the Xterra World Championship will have to wait a year. 2019 Xterra World...
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Ironman closes down comments and posts on Women For Tri Facebook Page
Ironman has suspended activity on its Women For Tri Facebook page – “all posting and commenting activity will be turned off” – in response to disputes over posts about #blacklivesmatter. From the Women...
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What to look for in a triathlon bike
With so many excellent choices available to triathletes these days, figuring out your next bike purchase can be complicated. Some tips on how to make the decision. The transition area full of bikes at...
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World Triathlon among top-10 for governance practices, but Olympic sports...
The good news is that World Triathlon was ranked amongst the top 10 in a governance review, but none of the 31 Olympic sport federations surveyed can boast equal representation of women on their...
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Looking for love in T2? Check out TriathlonDating.com
The site says it all: “There are 4 million triathletes in the world. Find your 1 in 4 million today!” Joel Larson couldn’t help but notice there were a lot of couples in his triathlon club in...
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