LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
April 8, 2026
Ironman Disqualifies Athlete After Viral Video Showing Theft of On-Course Nutrition
American triathlete Cody Kraut made waves on Instagram last week after posting a self-shot video during Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. In the footage, Kraut was seen pulling numerous energy gels from his trisuit and handing them off to his partner to take home. The stunt has now backfired, as Ironman officials have officially...
March 30, 2026
Some Fast Age Groupers at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside’s 2026 race was headlined by stars Kristian Blummenfelt and Taylor Knibb, who set course‑record times of 3:40:07 and 4:01:38, respectively, but the story under the radar was how fast the age‑group (AG) field has become. Nearly 3,000 age‑groupers started, about 84% finished, and roughly 1,400 of them...
March 30, 2026
Why Cheaper Entry Fees Aren’t Saving Independent Iron-Distance Races
Whether you call it an independent iron-distance, a non-Ironman full, or an ultra-triathlon, it’s essentially the same thing. These local, grassroots events provide the same 140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run that we all know and love, just under a different banner than the big name. But the independently...
March 17, 2026
RaceRanger for Age Groupers? It’s Closer Than You Think
It always seemed a stretch to see the RaceRanger draft-detecting technology, which has become a mainstay at IRONMAN Pro Series, T100 and World Triathlon professional races, become a viable option at age-group races, but we could see that happen over the next few years. Originally conceived by former pro triathletes James Elvery and Dylan McNiece in 2014,...
March 13, 2026
PTO CEO Sam Renouf on the Challenge Acquisition, the Future of the Sport and Profitable T100 Races
It’s hardly news to any triathlon fans that the triathlon world has undergone major change over the last decade. Since the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) started putting on events, though, there’s never been a better time to be a professional long-distance triathlete. The PTO’s series forced IRONMAN to create the IRONMAN Pro Series, which has...
February 11, 2026
Five Thoughts From the PTO/T100/World Triathlon x Challenge Mega-Merger
There are, based on a cursory look at the calendar, two Challenge races and the T100 event in Vancouver that will fall under the Triathlon World Tour in 2027. Otherwise, IRONMAN’s supremacy in the North American marketplace will remain relatively unchallenged. This shouldn’t be much of a surprise to anybody....
February 10, 2026
Where the Money Is in Triathlon
Over the past several seasons, prize money has expanded rapidly across both single-event payouts and season-long incentives, reshaping what a viable career in the sport can look like. Following last week’s calendar and prize purse announcement from Supertri, it’s worth taking a step back and examining how earnings now compare across...
January 14, 2026
Teenage Triathlete Rescued After Taking Wrong Turn and Running 30 Miles Through Mountains: ‘I Forgot to Turn Around’
A 17-year-old runner has been found after he went missing on a triathlon training camp in New South Wales, Australia. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Bohdi Jackson of Sydney was taking part in a 5-mile run in the Kosciuszko National Park when he went ahead of his group and took a wrong...
January 6, 2026
The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2025
Prize money remains a key component of how athletes earn a living from the sport, though additional revenue streams, such as sponsorships, appearance fees, and federation stipends, are difficult to quantify. However, athletes with the best race results are typically best positioned to secure further commercial opportunities. The figures presented...
December 29, 2025
Remains of missing triathlete found in Santa Cruz after shark spotted with human body in its mouth
The body of the triathlete killed in a shark attack off the California coast has been recovered a week after she vanished while swimming with her husband, according to reports. Erica Fox’s corpse was found Saturday afternoon still clad in her black wetsuit south of Davenport Beach in Santa Cruz — about...
