LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS

October 20, 2021

USA Triathlon Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Ambassador Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The USA Triathlon Foundation announced today it is now accepting applications for the fourth annual USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team. The USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team is a group of dedicated individuals who are committed to raising awareness for the USA Triathlon Foundation and its...

October 20, 2021

Des Moines, Iowa Announced as Newest Host of Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon and Will Be Designated as the IRONMAN North American Championship

DES MOINES, Iowa. / TAMPA, Fla. (October 20, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - IRONMAN announced today that Des Moines, Iowa will become the newest host of a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon. Following the excitement built off the IRONMAN® 70.3® event in 2021, the new full-distance IRONMAN triathlon will take the place of...

October 20, 2021

XTERRA Worlds is a GO for Dec. 4-5 in Maui

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The XTERRA Trail Run and Off-Road Triathlon World Championship races have received the green light from Maui County to proceed as planned on December 4-5, 2021, at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui. All participants must be vaccinated OR test negative for COVID-19 every 72 hours (12 years...

October 20, 2021

The IRONMAN Group and Madison Area Sports Commission Celebrates 20 Years With Partnership Extension To Continue Hosting IRONMAN Events In Madison, Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. / TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Celebrating 20 Years of IRONMAN Wisconsin, IRONMAN in partnership with the Madison Area Sports Commission have announced a multi-year extension for IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® events to continue to be hosted in Madison, Wisconsin. As part of the agreement,...

October 20, 2021

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Today’s Plan launches “Communities”

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today’s Plan has announced an extensive suite of digital tools to allow coaches, clubs and federations to create their own training community, whether they have 10 or 10,000 members or athletes. This suite of tools is known as “Communities”. “Communities” allows these organisations to offer a much...

October 19, 2021

USA Triathlon’s Together, We Thrive Initiative Wins USOPC Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced USA Triathlon’s Together, We Thrive initiative as the recipient of its annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Choice Award, the fourth time the organization has been honored by the USOPC for its diversity and inclusion efforts since...

October 19, 2021

KOM Cycling Signs Deal with Bob Elliot & Co LTD, For UK Distribution

East Lansing, Michigan (October 19, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With record numbers of people across the globe, KOM Cycling has been working to expand their distributor network, and they’ve found their ideal partners in Bob Elliot & CO Ltd, which boasts decades of relevant experience and the requisite network to maximize...

October 19, 2021

Aquasphere Launches Innovative R&D Hub to Supercharge Product Development and New Global Brand Ambition

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France (October 19, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Aquasphere, the premier swimming brand, has created an innovative new R&D Hub designed to maximize its product development and new global brand ambition by utilizing swimmers of all levels for research and development, marketing programs, and retail and merchandising solutions. Launching...

October 18, 2021

IRONMAN Foundation to Provide $35,000 in Charitable Giveback to Northern California Community in Conjunction with IRONMAN California

SACRAMENTO, Calif./TAMPA, Fla. (October 18, 2021) – In conjunction with the IRONMAN® California triathlon, the IRONMAN Foundation® will continue its mission of creating tangible impact in IRONMAN race communities throughout Northern California next week, by distributing over $35,000 in grants to nonprofit initiatives within the region. In addition, the IRONMAN Foundation...

October 18, 2021

Spaero Triathlon Launches with State-of-the-Art Performance Gear and New Ambassador Team

Vista, CA. (October 18, 2021) Spaero Triathlon - a California-based advanced technical triathlon apparel brand formerly known as Wattie Ink, announces its new brand name, Spaero Triathlon, with a new line of advanced technical triathlon gear and robust ambassador team program. Headquartered in the birthplace of the sport, San Diego,...

October 17, 2021

Funk and Spirig Take Titles at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca

The CHALLENGEFAMILY European season closed in style today with world-class racing at CHALLENGEPEGUERA-MALLORCA and stunning wins from Frederic Funk (DEU) and Nicola Spirig (SUI). The day started with a calm swim in perfect conditions and Lucy Hall (GBR) showed her dominance in the women’s race, catching the back markers of the pro men, despite...

October 15, 2021

Diamondback’s Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship Returns for its Second Year

KENT, Wash., (October, 15, 2021) — Diamondback, a leader in the gravel cycling space, and professional triathlete and gravel racer Rach McBride have teamed up for the second annual Gravel Scholarship. This year with a new name, the Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship, which will aim to encourage more female,...

October 14, 2021

UCAN Expands Product Assortment With New Strawberry Banana Edge

(Woodbridge, CT) The UCAN Company is expanding on its extraordinary innovation in sports fueling with the launch of new Strawberry Banana UCAN Edge. The new formula features a delicious fruit flavor that goes down smooth to drive optimal performance. Edge is a convenient, portable pouch that puts the power of...

October 13, 2021

Parcours and Kogel Bearings Partner to Offer The Ultimate Triathlon Bike Upgrade Package

British-brand Parcours (https://www.parcours.cc/)  are pleased to announce the launch of a competition sweepstake between themselves and Kogel Bearings, to take the winners' performance to the next level. The sweepstake prize will offer the lucky winner an upgrade package to vastly improve the aerodynamics and efficiency of a bike of their...

October 13, 2021

InsideTracker Integrates Blood, DNA, Fitness Tracking Data to Deliver Personalized Performance, Nutrition Plans on Android-Compatible Devices

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— Oct. 13, 2021— InsideTracker, the leading truly personalized performance and nutrition system, today announced the availability of the InsideTracker app for Android™, marking a revolution in personalized health and wellness for Android users by bringing together blood biometric data, DNA insights and fitness tracker data to create science-backed...

October 12, 2021

Mary Cain suing former coach Alberto Salazar, Nike

On Monday, The Oregonian reported that former Nike Oregon Project athlete, Mary Cain, has reportedly filed a $20 million lawsuit against Nike and her former coach, Alberto Salazar, over alleged abuse. Cain is accusing Salazar of publicly shaming her over her weight, leading her to depression, an eating disorder and self-harm....

October 12, 2021

SaltStick Adds Two New Mouthwatering Flavors to the FastChews Lineup: Mixed Berry and Tropical Mango

 Thousand Oaks, Calif. — October  12, 2021 — SaltStick Electrolytes® (SaltStick) today announced an exciting expansion of their bestselling FastChews® lineup with two new flavors: Mixed Berry and Tropical Mango. Joining the already popular Lemon-Lime, Tart Orange, Peach and Watermelon flavors, Mixed Berry and Tropical Mango round out the FastChews...

October 12, 2021

Mascot Sports Launches First-Ever Marin Endurance Festival to Bring the Best of Running and Tri to the Bay Area

OAKLAND (October 12, 2021) – Mascot Sports, a leader in sports and experiential marketing, has acquired the Marin Triathlon and Marin Half Marathon to create the first ever Marin Endurance Festival. The festival will take place on October 30 and 31, and will include a triathlon, duathlon, half marathon, 10K...

October 8, 2021

USA Triathlon, RemoteRacing To Host First-Ever Remote National Championships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Triathlon, in partnership with RemoteRacing™, is hosting the first-ever Remote National Championships, an opportunity for athletes from across the United States to compete for an Olympic and sprint-distance national championship regardless of where they live and train. Using RaceX's advanced simulation technology, RemoteRacing™ results will...

October 7, 2021

Innovative Super League Triathlon Nominated for Sports Business Awards

Super League Triathlon has been nominated for a Sports Business award for its innovative response to COVID-19. The SLT Arena Games powered by Zwift has won widespread industry praise, and already picked up a major honour in the Sports Industry Awards with the Cutting Edge Award. It is now being...

October 7, 2021

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Punch Gunk partners with Orange County Triathlon to provide on-course pain relief

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – Punch Gunk, the award-winning performance therapeutics company shaking up the pain relief and workout recovery industry, has partnered with the Orange County Triathlon to provide natural pain relief for athletes on course. Punch Gunk’s pain relieving lotion will be found at all aid stations throughout the...

October 7, 2021

CAF Brings Back High Fives and Finish Lines to Reunite the Community and Raise Millions of Dollars for Athletes with Physical Challenges

SAN DIEGO, CA — October 7, 2021 – Returning in-person this year, Challenged Athletes Foundation reignites its Community Challenge, powered by Strava and the 28th annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge with an all-new location on October 22-24. This community weekend features an extraordinary series of events that...

October 7, 2021

United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) Welcomes Long Time Endurance Sports Veteran, Matt Cramer as Director

United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), the leader in science-based endurance sports education has announced that seasoned endurance sports manager, Matt Cramer has joined UESCA as a director. In this role, Matt will be responsible for the development of new products and the overall growth of UESCA. Matt began his...

October 6, 2021

Schedule Announced for Together, We Thrive 2021 Student Summit This Saturday

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today unveiled the schedule for the Together, We Thrive 2021 Student Summit, a free virtual event for college students interested in a career within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. MT. The USA Triathlon Together, We Thrive...

October 6, 2021

IRONMAN Announces Mossel Bay in South Africa as New Host City for IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon

NELSON MANDELA BAY / LONDON / TAMPA (October 6, 2021) - IRONMAN announced today that it will add a brand-new event to its 2022 global race calendar with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Mossel Bay triathlon in South Africa. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay triathlon will take place on Sunday, November 6,...