Triathlon

September 16, 2021

Ironman Hints World Championships Could Be Moved From Kona

Ironman CEO Andrew Messick suggested today that the Ironman World Championship—which throughout its 40-year history has always been staged in Kona, Hawaii—could be moved, saying that the company is considering all possibilities. Triathlete

September 15, 2021

How St. George Became the New Kona

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there. Triathlete

August 25, 2021

How Exercise May Help Keep Our Memory Sharp

Irisin, a hormone produced by muscles during exercise, can enter the brain and improve cognition, a mouse study suggests. NYT An intriguing new study shows how exercise may bolster brain health. The study was in mice, but it found that a hormone produced by muscles during exercise can cross into the brain...

August 18, 2021

Gatorade Endurance Survey Finds ‘Safety Concerns’ As Primary Barrier For Minority Entry Into Endurance Sports

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade Endurance released results from a survey* designed to identify and understand the barriers minority athletes (specifically People of Color, Black, LGBTQ+ and Disabled) face when considering participation in endurance sports, and how to overcome these barriers. Among the key findings, safety concerns – i.e., getting injured, hate...

August 12, 2021

Tim O’Donnell Reveals He Suffered Heart Attack During Challenge Miami

In a surprising new video posted on YouTube, multi-time Ironman and 70.3 champion, and 2019 Kona runner-up Tim O’Donnell revealed he is recovering from a major heart attack suffered earlier this year. The cardiac event took place while racing Challenge Miami on March 14, 2021. Triathlete

August 11, 2021

Runners wearing Nike ‘super shoes’ dominated in the Olympics, taking more than 60% of podium spots

Nike has led the way in creating "super spikes" — track shoes that help athletes run faster.Many brands have their own super spikes, but Nike runners wearing the Vaporfly shoes took most podium spots at the Olympics. Insider

July 28, 2021

A Self-Professed Sweater Explores the Science Behind Stink

In her new book, ‘The Joy of Sweat,’ Sarah Everts answers all of our writer’s questions about perspiration. Outside

July 25, 2021

Men’s triathlon kicks off with bizarre false start

A motor boat in the way of athletes disrupts the start of the men's triathlon in Tokyo, stopping the race in bizarre fashion and marking the first-ever false start call in the sport's Olympic history. Check out the video here

July 22, 2021

Triathlon named for Trump is canceled again. Event director says it wasn’t his call.

For the second time in less than six months, the 2021 edition of Tri at the Trump — a sprint triathlon that was originally scheduled to take place at Trump National Golf Club, Charlotte this September — has been canceled. The Charlotte Observer

July 21, 2021

Triathlons Have a Diversity Problem: Here’s Who’s Fixing It

Black athletes make up less than 1% of triathletes in the U.S. and Canada. One woman is ready to change that statistic. GearJunkie

July 20, 2021

How to Watch the Tokyo Summer Games

When, how, and what to tune in for running, cycling, sport climbing, surfing, and more. Outside

July 14, 2021

Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo’s Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks

In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon. For residents who live near the shore, that’s an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean up the water, the bay stinks. Some scientists are concerned that the city’s proposed clean-up...

July 13, 2021

What will happen to athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the respective International Federations, has developed the Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) to determine how any confirmed COVID-19 cases will be handled at the Games. Can you guess what they will do? Canadian Running Mag

July 2, 2021

Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no

Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to make her Olympic debut in Tokyo this month, but tested positive for marijuana following her...

June 29, 2021

He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons

James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him. NYT

June 24, 2021

A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing

The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...

June 16, 2021

Behind Team Psycho’s Storied History of Supporting Olympic Dreams

You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club. Triathlete

June 7, 2021

Sport Acuity acquires Tri247 endurance media business

Sport Acuity has acquired a controlling stake in Tri247 – the company behind the 247 group of endurance sport websites. Chief among them is Tri247.com, alongside Run247.com, which are leading platforms for elite to starter athletes. Endurance.biz  

June 6, 2021

Alistair Brownlee disqualified for ‘ducking’ and faces Olympic omission

Alistair Brownlee’s hopes of winning a third successive Olympic title appear to be over after he was disqualified for “ducking” a rival during a World Triathlon Championship Series race in Leeds. The Guardian

June 2, 2021

World Triathlon provides $100,000USD in athlete funds to support the road to Tokyo 2020

World Triathlon has approved a support fund of $100,000USD to provide financial assistance to those athletes from National Federations with the greatest needs in order to help them compete at Continental and World level over the Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Period. A total of 23 athletes and para athletes from...

June 1, 2021

Exercise Affects Us All Differently. A New Study Could Finally Explain Why

Exercise is good for everyone, but it doesn't affect us all in the same ways: some people might see boosts in levels of endurance, while others benefit from better blood sugar levels. Now scientists think they may have discovered one of the reasons why. Science Alert

May 26, 2021

Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the ‘danger-zone’ for athletes, report warns

If COVID weren't enough, intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year's Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report. The report, published Wednesday by the British Association for Sustainable Sport, details the concerns of leading athletes and scientists about the health impacts of...

May 26, 2021

The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health

Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times

May 24, 2021

Final IRONMAN Triathlon Competitor, a COVID Nurse, Crosses Finish Line At 4 am

The final IRONMAN race athlete, Sue Richardson, a COVID-19 nurse from Virginia Beach, crossed the finish line at 4 a.m. on Monday morning as crews were breaking down the race setup and all of the race officials had gone home. News on 6

May 18, 2021

Ironman Lake Placid to Require Proof of Vaccination

Town officials approved the popular Ironman Lake Placid to move forward this summer, scheduled for July 25, with a number of COVID modifications. Most notably, athletes, volunteers, and staff will be required to get vaccinated and show proof of their COVID-19 vaccine. Triathlete