LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
October 14, 2025
The DNF Files: 2025 Ironman World Championship Kona
10 of the 54 pro women who started did not finish at last weekend’s 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona. From headaches to stomach issues to sheer suffering in the heat, find out what happened to athletes like Chelsea Sodaro, Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, and more. Triathlete
October 9, 2025
What Gear Are the Pros Using?
They move so fast. At the 2025 Ironman World Championship, the women are saying that it’ll take an 8:20 to take the crown. Moving that quickly, how can we possibly know the special, well-tested gear they’ll use en route to a new era of Ironman racing? triathlete
September 30, 2025
Triathlon Canada President Slams World Triathlon Leadership, “Mafia-Like Culture”
The president of Triathlon Canada has accused the leadership of World Triathlon of running a “mafia-like” organization following what he called a “rigged” election in 2024 and ongoing threats toward individuals who speak out against the administration. triathlete
September 9, 2025
IRONMAN CEO wants to turn the race organiser into a lifestyle brand
Since its first 15-person event in Waikiki, in Honolulu, in 1978, Ironman has grown into a globally recognised brand. In 2024, 200,000-plus brave souls registered to compete in an Ironman race – either the full Ironman or half Ironman – with double-digit growth recorded in several participant groups. The United...
September 5, 2025
Ironman Group’s Strategic Transition to a Lifestyle Brand and Its Impact on Long-Term Valuation
The IRONMAN Group’s strategic pivot from a race-centric business model to a lifestyle brand represents a bold reimagining of its value proposition in the endurance sports and fitness industries. AInvest
August 27, 2025
USA Triathlon to Issue Full Refunds for Athletes Affected by 2025 Sprint and Paratriathlon Nationals Cancellation
USA Triathlon today announced that all athletes registered for the 2025 USA Triathlon Sprint National Championships and Paratriathlon National Championships will receive a full refund of their registration fees, following the cancellation of the event on Aug. 10 due to an unprecedented weather event that impacted the City of Milwaukee and surrounding communities. Affected...
August 12, 2025
The Budget of Racing an IRONMAN
Triathlon is an expensive sport. The list of things you need can seem pretty endless, and the costs can add up quickly. Of course, there will always be a baseline cost with any endeavour, and you can make it more expensive from there. Slowswitch decided to take a look at...
August 11, 2025
Triathlon Race Directors on Sharks, F-Yous, and Why They Haven’t Left Yet
It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. Triathlon race directors navigate a steady stream of challenges – from declining registrations and rising costs to logistical headaches and unpredictable weather. And yet, there they are on race morning, greeting athletes at the water’s edge, ready to roll year after...
August 6, 2025
Lessons From the IRONMAN x TriDot Break-Up
Earlier this week, TriDot announced the termination of their business relationship with IRONMAN, and as such, will bring about sizable change to the IRONMAN University program for coaches once again. TriDot emailed their coaching community about the change, stating in part: “Due to unresolved business matters, TriDot has terminated its...
August 5, 2025
Cal Tri Events expands event footprint with Lake Havasu Triathlon acquisition
Cal Tri Events has announced the acquisition of the Lake Havasu Triathlon, one of the southwest USA’s most established multisport events. Held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the race will be officially rebranded as Cal Tri Lake Havasu, marking another key milestone in Cal Tri’s mission… ‘to make triathlon more safe, affordable...