LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
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
May 11, 2021
Outside’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. That's 40-plus Reviewers. 340 Products. Months of testing on rivers, trails, summits, and patios. See their picks for running, cycling and fitness gear at the link.
May 10, 2021
This is How US Triathletes Qualify for the Tokyo Olympics
The final auto-selection event for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team is this week in Yokohama. Here’s what you need to know. Team USA
May 5, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2021
Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world. See the list of athletes who made the cut below and read all about each of them on Sports Illustrated. Fittest Women: Maggie Steffens, Water Polo Sara Hall, Marathon Kyra Condie, Sport Climbing Kendall Coyne Schofield,...
May 1, 2021
IRONMAN St. George: IRONMAN confirms death of participant during triathlon
A participant died during the first part of the IRONMAN St. George 70.3 course Saturday, just over an hour after the race had officially concluded. The assistant personnel overseeing the 1.3-mile swim course noticed the participant, whose name, age, gender of the athlete and other information were not disclosed, was...