LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS

May 24, 2021

2021 CapTex Triathlon Ready to Showcase Downtown Austin

AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2021 -- High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, is ready to welcome triathletes to the 29th annual CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time during Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 1500 triathletes from 26 states have registered for...

May 22, 2021

The IRONMAN Group and IRONMAN Foundation Rolls Out Community Engagement Efforts for Its “Race for Change” Diversity Initiative at Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship in Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. (May 21, 2021) – As part of race week activities for the 2021 Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN® North American Championship, The IRONMAN Foundation and The IRONMAN Group held an event today at the W.L. Hutcherson Family YMCA in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to kick off the community engagement portion of its...

May 21, 2021

Run with 4x U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi on Global Running Day

(WOODBRIDGE, CT) - Imagine arriving at the starting line of your race and getting some last minute advice from running legend Meb Keflezighi before the race begins. Better yet, imagine Meb in your ear coaching you the entire way. UCAN and Charge Running are partnering to create a one-of-a-kind virtual...

May 21, 2021

RunSignup Launches RaceDay Scoring Version 3.0

May 21, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup announces RaceDay Scoring Version 3.0 new team upgrade release. This latest release of RaceDay Scoring encompasses substantial innovation for timers scoring events with a team or group component, such as running clubs, corporate teams, and relays. This significant upgrade spans...

May 21, 2021

Patent Granted on RACE RESULT active timing technology

RACE RESULT is excited to announce the granting of EU and US patents on its active transponders. Launched in 2014, the RACE RESULT active timing technology has quickly proven itself worldwide and has developed into one of the most widespread solutions for top-class sporting events. “Even after more than seven...

May 20, 2021

A New World Awaits with Zwift’s Makuri Islands

Zwift, the online global fitness platform, has today opened its latest virtual travel destination, Makuri Islands. Makuri Islands is an entirely new Zwift World primed for future expansion. The first map within Makuri Islands will be Yumezi, a fantastical countryside destination, inspired by Japanese culture. The spirit of an ancient...

May 20, 2021

CURAD® Partners with Mike Reilly, the Official “Voice of IRONMAN”

Northfield, Ill. – May 20, 2021 –CURAD® and ActivICE®, two Medline brands and leading providers of world-class consumer medical products, are excited to announce today that they are teaming up with Mike Reilly, the legendary official "Voice of IRONMAN." Mike will help communicate the leading-edge training and recovery benefits of...

May 20, 2021

Autobiography Release: Helle Frederiksen opens up in her inspiring international autobiography

Bryrup, Denmark- Former professional triathlete, Helle Frederiksen, publishes her raw and up-close autobiography, The Pursuit Of Victory. A book that is praised by current and former professional triathletes. During her 11 year racing career, Helle Frederiksen rose to become one of the best triathletes in the world. Retiring from racing...

May 20, 2021

LEOMO Launches Remote Bike-Fitting Service in Europe

Boulder, CO (May 20,  2021) — LEOMO Inc., a company that helps cyclists and triathletes of all levels break through power plateaus with products and direct-to-customer services that enable faster, stronger, more efficient, injury-free riding, has launched its innovative remote bike-fitting service in Europe using its wearable motion analysis technology....

May 19, 2021

IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Enters the Final Week of Showcasing the Asia Pacific Region on Facebook Watch Via the IRONMAN Now Page with Teams Taking on The Half-Distance Distance Duathlon Simulation

IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Asia Pacific IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Week 3 taking place on Friday 21 May at 7:00 a.m. GMT+8 / 9:00 a.m. AEST (Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. ET) with three teams facing-off in a Half-Distance virtual duathlon. Professional triathlete Tim Reed will join this week’s competition providing the teams...

May 19, 2021

Wattbike to continue to support Adam Bowden in his ‘Road to Kona’ IRONMAN Challenge

2021 will see long-distance triathlete and ‘Wattbiker’ Adam Bowden taking the next step in his triathlon career by competing in his first IRONMAN triathlon, the North American Championships in Tulsa on Sunday 23rd May. The British 70.3 record holder, a title which was earned at 70.3 Bahrain 2018 when Adam...

May 19, 2021

Hammer Nutrition Secures Nutritional Rights to Southern Firecracker Triathlon

May 19, 2021 Grenada, MS – Rockstar All Access announces today it has secured a deal with industry leading sports nutrition company Hammer Nutrition to provide HEED sports drink, Hammer Gel and Endurolytes Fizz to event participants. Hammer Nutrition, Founded in 1987 by Brian Frank provides superlative products, proprietary knowledge,...

May 19, 2021

High Five Events Agrees to Multi-Year Partnership with Zone3 USA

AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2021 -- High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, announces a two-year agreement with Zone3 USA. The partnership makes Zone3 USA the Official Triathlon and Swim Gear of CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time and Kerrville Triathlon...

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 18, 2021

Professional Triathletes Organisation Name HUUB as Official Outfitter of Team Europe at Inaugural Collins Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) is proud to announce that HUUB will be the Official Team Europe Outfitter for the 2021 Collins Cup. The Collins Cup is the PTO’s flagship event and a new race format modelled after the Ryder Cup, which will see teams of European, International...

May 18, 2021

Mike Reilly, the “Voice of IRONMAN” Launches Find Your Finish Line Podcast

San Diego, CA – May 18, 2021 –  Mike Reilly announces today the launch of his new podcast, Find Your Finish Line with Mike Reilly, sponsored by CURAD. On the show, he uses his unique interview skills to draw from guests their extraordinary stories of struggle and achievement in sports...

May 18, 2021

Verizon New York City Triathlon Owned and Produced by Life Time Set for Sunday, July 11; One of First Athletic Events to Return to City

New York (May 18, 2021) – The Verizon New York City Triathlon, owned and produced by Life Time, will return to the Hudson and streets of Manhattan on Sunday, July 11. The event comes at a time when Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, is continuing to expand...

May 17, 2021

Maya Kingma claims first WTCS medal in Yokohama

17 MAY 2021 - Following her third-place finish at the 2020 Karlovy Vary ITU Triathlon World Cup, Maya Kingma continued her upward trajectory with a podium finish in the World Triathlon Championship Series season opener in Yokohama. After a front pack swim, Kingma was off the front with American Taylor...

May 15, 2021

Leslie Jordan announces their NEW super soft TRI-Blend fabric

Portland, OR – Leslie Jordan announces their NEW super soft tri-blend fabric to their already extensive performance and lifestyle apparel line. Leslie Jordan, Inc. specializes in creating shirts & finisher giveaway items that race directors can customize completely, and that runners will run to collect. While tri-blend fabric isn’t inherently...

May 14, 2021

Life Time Opens Registration for 2021 Chicago Triathlon August 28-29

CHICAGO, Ill May 15, 2021 — Registration is now open for one of the world’s most iconic triathlons—the 2021 Chicago Triathlon, owned and produced by Life Time. With safety front and center, triathlon weekend is set to take place on August 27-29, pending evolving guidelines and final City approval.The world-renowned...

May 13, 2021

IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Enters Second Week Of Showcasing The Asia Pacific Region On Facebook Watch Via The IRONMAN Now Page With Teams Taking On A Sprint Distance Duathlon Simulation

IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Asia Pacific IRONMAN VR Team Challenge Week 2 taking place on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 a.m. GMT+8 / 9:00 a.m. AEST (Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET) with three teams facing-off in a Sprint Distance virtual duathlon. Professional triathlete Mike Phillips will join this week’s competition...

May 13, 2021

What Is Old Is New Again as IRONMAN 70.3 Timberman Returns: Laconia, New Hampshire Announced As New Host City For Historic New England Triathlon

LACONIA, N.H. / TAMPA, Fla. (May 13, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group announced today that Laconia, New Hampshire will be the new host venue for the return of the IRONMAN®70.3® Timberman triathlon. The historic New England half-distance triathlon, originally hosted from 2001 to 2016, will rejoin the North American series in 2021...

May 13, 2021

The IRONMAN Group and IRONMAN Foundation DE&I Initiative “Race for Change” Kicks Off Community Engagement Efforts at Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship in Tulsa

TAMPA, Fla. (May 13, 2021) – Through its Race for Change® initiative, the IRONMAN Foundation and The IRONMAN Group will be teaming up with local communities and organizations to address potential barriers to entry that could prevent Black and other diverse groups from participating in triathlons. Kicking things off at the Certified...

May 13, 2021

Incus Performance Look to Expand Their Workforce to Continue to Shape the Future of Fitness Technology

Following the great success of a recent investment round, the team at INCUS Performance have announced plans for further rapid growth with the addition of twelve new roles within their team. They are recruiting for multiple positions, spanning across sales, e-commerce, data science, cloud engineering and app development, to accelerate...

May 11, 2021

Kiwis Osborne, Kingsford take XTERRA Oak Mountain Titles

Sam Osborne and Samantha Kingsford won the 15th XTERRA Oak Mountain off-road triathlon elite titles at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County, Alabama on Saturday, May 8, 2021 with winning times of 2:29:00 and 2:56:17, respectively. It’s the 15th XTERRA World Tour win for Osborne, the sixth for Kingsford,...