LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
July 22, 2024
Ironman Announces New Pregnancy and Parenthood Policy for Age-Groupers
Today Ironman changed a policy would now allow athletes entry to the same event for up to two years if a triathlete registered for one of their races and then became pregnant—a response, in part, to an article published by Triathlete in June, Ironman said. The new policy touches more than simply a race registration...
July 19, 2024
ABG Owner Peter Hurley Passes Away
Peter Hurley, the owner of American Bicycle Group (ABG), under which are the brands Quintana Roo, Litespeed and OBED, passed away this morning from a heart attack at the age of 67. He had just finished a run with his wife Lorraine. Peter came to the bike and triathlon industry...
July 16, 2024
Ironman Triathlon in Morro Bay canceled after 187 swimmers were rescued from rough waters
The Ironman Triathlon abruptly terminated its contract with the city of Morro Bay a year early, canceling the race planned for next spring after hundreds of athletes had to be rescued from strong currents in the harbor. The World Triathlon Corporation hosted the race in Morro Bay two years in a row. In 2023,...
July 16, 2024
Despite DQ, Sam Laidlow given validation at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz so he can race in Kona
As the reigning world champion, France’s Sam Laidlow will receive a five year champion exemption to the Ironman World Championship. He does, however, have to validate his starting spot at the race. This means that he will need to race competitively (as determined by Ironman in Ironman’s sole discretion) and...
July 11, 2024
Why is Triathlon Gear So Expensive (or Cheap?)
Let’s be honest, there’s no point trying to win an argument that there aren’t cheaper alternatives available, but we also need context. For many, triathlon will be a sport where you swim, bike, and run almost constantly, training often and racing sparingly – in stark contrast to many other hobbies. It...
July 6, 2024
Paris Olympics organizers unveil backup plans for triathlon and marathon swimming in Seine
The organizing committee for the Paris Olympics has unveiled backup plans for open-water events if the Seine River is deemed unsuitable for swimming. Triathlon and marathon swimming events are scheduled to take place in the famed river running through Paris, but unsafe levels of E. coli have been detected in recent weeks,...
June 21, 2024
Levels of contamination in the Seine remain unsafe for Paris Olympians, report says
Levels of contamination in Paris’ River Seine remain unsafe for Olympians to compete with just over a month remaining before the games, according to a monitoring report from the city of Paris. The report found elevated levels of E. coli bacteria — an indicator of fecal matter — in routine...
June 18, 2024
Dozens of triathletes left severely ill after swimming in River Thames
Dozens of triathletes suffered severe vomiting and diarrohea after swimming in the River Thames as part of a race last weekend. At least 35 competitors found themselves getting “sicker and sicker” after the swimming leg of the 2,800-person Royal Windsor Triathlon in Berkshire on Sunday. Will Parry, from London, said he was left “completely nauseous” and out...
June 3, 2024
Seine Still Fails Water Quality Tests Two Months Out From Olympic Games
With barely 50 days until the start of the Paris Olympics, questions persist about the viability of using the Seine for the open water and triathlon events. The latest water quality tests done by Surfrider Foundation Europe show levels of E. Coli and enterococci bacteria “higher than authorized levels set...
June 3, 2024
Strike That, Reverse It — Malibu Re-Opening Race RFP
In January of this year, the Council awarded the sole triathlon permit available in the city to the Zuma Foundation, headed by former race director Michael Epstein. This was over the objections of Malibu Triathlon IP holders supertri, who had acquired the event from Motiv Sports (who had bought it from Epstein) and...