LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS

September 20, 2021

Kerrville Triathlon Expects Record Numbers for 10th Anniversary Celebration

AUSTIN, Texas, September 20, 2021 -- The Kerrville Triathlon Festival is ready to welcome the largest field in its 10-year history for triathlon’s return to the Texas Hill Country. With close to 1800 registrants from 20 states bringing their friends and families, Kerrville Tri continues to showcase why it’s a...

September 18, 2021

Gustav Iden (NOR) And Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) Utilize Dominant Performances to Take the Titles at The Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

St. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (September 18, 2021) - After two-years of anticipation for a world championship event, St. George, Utah, took the global spotlight this week as fans and athletes alike witnessed the remarkable lineup of pro athletes at the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented...

September 17, 2021

The Land of Endurance Daily Recap – Friday, September 17, 2021

St. GEORGE, Utah (September 17, 2021) – Race week for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission continued today in St. George, Utah with the IRONKIDS Fun Run and athlete bike check-in. The Land of Endurance Daily Recap, which pays homage to this year's...

September 16, 2021

Ironman Hints World Championships Could Be Moved From Kona

Ironman CEO Andrew Messick suggested today that the Ironman World Championship—which throughout its 40-year history has always been staged in Kona, Hawaii—could be moved, saying that the company is considering all possibilities. Triathlete

September 16, 2021

IRONMAN Adds New Races in France and Germany In 2022

TAMPA / LONDON / AIX-EN-PROVENCE / DRESDEN (September 16, 2021) – IRONMAN announced today that it will add two new events to its 2022 race calendar with the IRONMAN® Pays d'Aix-en-Provence triathlon in France and IRONMAN 70.3® Dresden triathlon in Germany. The inaugural full-distance race in Aix-en-Provence will be held on...

September 16, 2021

The Land of Endurance Daily Recap – Thursday, September 16, 2021

GEORGE, Utah (September 16, 2021) - Race week for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission continued today with multiple events as the countdown to race day gets ever closer in St. George, Utah. The Land of Endurance Daily Recap, which pays homage to this...

September 15, 2021

The Land of Endurance Daily Recap – Wednesday, September 15, 2021

St. GEORGE, Utah (September 15, 2021) - Race week for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission has officially kicked off in St. George, Utah, bringing along a plethora of activities and events. Every year hundreds of thousands of triathletes across the globe register...

September 15, 2021

How St. George Became the New Kona

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there. Triathlete

September 15, 2021

2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission expected to create Total Economic Impact of more than 15 million dollars as Elite Competitors take in The Best Of Southwestern Utah

GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2021) – What arguably may be the most anticipated IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in history, the pinnacle event in IRONMAN 70.3 racing returns following a COVID-19 induced hiatus. The Southwestern community of St. George, Utah, United States plays host to more than 3,000 athletes...

September 15, 2021

Women For Tri Partners With The Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit, Scholarships to Support Women

Denver, Colorado, USA — September 15, 2021. The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit presented by Cervélo are excited to announce a continued Juno level partnership with Women For Tri®, an initiative of IRONMAN® and The IRONMAN Foundation®. Women For Tri will provide scholarships to four successful applicants...

September 14, 2021

Top Triathletes from Across the Globe Head to St. George To Compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

St. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. (September 14, 2021) – More than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes are registered to compete in St. George, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. The IRONMAN Group has produced this...

September 14, 2021

LEOMO Launches Running Performance Clinic in U.S.

Boulder, CO (September 14, 2021) — LEOMO Inc., a company that helps runners and triathletes of all levels improve their technique and form with products and direct-to-customer services that enable faster, stronger, more efficient, injury-free running, has launched its Running Performance Clinic service in the U.S. In most running form...

September 13, 2021

Rewire Fitness Launches First-To-Market Neuro Performance Mobile Platform for Athletes

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 – Rewire Fitness today announced the launch of its first-to-market neuro performance mobile platform designed to holistically quantify athlete readiness, build mental resilience, and improve mind/body recovery. To further elevate the athlete experience, Rewire’s training hardware solution will be available for preorder later this month...

September 9, 2021

Super League Puts Triathlon On The Map Again With Win at Prestigious Sports Industry Awards

Super League Triathlon triumphed at the prestigious Sports Industry Awards with the SLT Arena Games beating off stiff competition to land the Cutting Edge Award. Super League CEO and Co-Founder Michael D’hulst was on hand to accept the award at the star-studded ceremony in London just days after a successful...

September 9, 2021

Delfina Athletics Becomes Official Swimwear Supplier For The University Of Miami

Austin, Texas – September 9, 2021 – Delfina Athletics signs a multi-year partnership becoming University of Miami’s official swimwear supplier for the 2021-2023 seasons. The Austin-based company is making big waves in the aquatic space, designating itself as a premier swim gear option for athletes everywhere. Led by multi-time Olympian...

September 8, 2021

The TOUR DE FLORIANÓPOLIS from Southern Brazil’s beautiful and exotic islands arrives as an official virtual race competition on ROUVY

Florianópolis, Brazil / September 8th, 2021 - The enforced partnership between the Brazilian Virtual Cycling and ROUVY has a launch date now - September 11th - thanks to GPBrasil of Virtual Cycling – Tour de Florianópolis. The Island of Magic or ‘Floripa’, as it is commonly called by Brazilians, is...

September 7, 2021

U.S. Athletes Set Record Marks in Tokyo, International Competition in 2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States put together a record-setting 2021 in international competition spanning the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) events. The U.S. led all countries with seven combined Olympic and Paralympic triathlon medals in Tokyo with three gold, three silver and...

September 3, 2021

Stage Is Set for The World’s Best to Meet in Southwestern Utah as Pro Start Lists Unveiled For 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

ST. GEORGE, Utah / TAMPA, Fla. – Following a COVID-induced hiatus in 2020, more than 3,000 professional and age-group athletes from over 80 countries, regions, and territories will descend upon stunning Southwestern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 18 for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by the Utah...

September 1, 2021

Olympian Matthew Sharpe and Ginger Howell Take Championship Title at 2021 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon

Boston, MA – After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon returned to racing today at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Carson Beach in South Boston.  In the 12th annual event, Olympian Matthew Sharpe of Victoria, British Columbia, who competed for Team Canada...

September 1, 2021

Gnarly Nutrition Adds Creatine to Lineup

Salt Lake City, UT (September 1, 2021) -- Gnarly Nutrition, the group behind the clean, effective, and great tasting sports nutrition supplements, is excited to announce the addition of Gnarly Creatine to its product lineup. Gnarly Creatine will replace the discontinued Gnarly Pump, a pre-workout option which also included arginine...

September 1, 2021

Registration Opens for 2022 Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon on September 14

SAN FRANCISCO (September 1, 2021) – IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced random drawing registration for the 2022 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will officially open on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. More than 10,000 athletes enter the random drawing each year, with hopes of securing...

August 31, 2021

The Land of Endurance Beckons: Next Phase of The IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches With 2021 IRONMAN VR Land of Endurance; IRONMAN Virtual Club Now Compatible with Wheelchair Racing and Handcycling Activities

TAMPA, Fla. (August 31, 2021) – As many of the world’s best athletes prepare to compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission, the IRONMAN Virtual Club™ (VC™) has launched the perfect complement and next evolution of virtual racing with the 2021 IRONMAN...

August 31, 2021

Event Insights: 6 Common Event-Day Issues for Endurance Events and How to Avoid Them

Races and endurance events are exciting. People train for months to compete in these events, and when race day finally arrives, they’re full of energy. As a planner, you’re probably experiencing just as much adrenaline. Finally, you’re ready for everything you’ve been putting together to finally bear fruit. What can...

August 30, 2021

Serrieres, Flipo win Full Distance and Short Track races at XTERRA Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Arthur Serrieres from France and Michelle Flipo from Mexico won the XTERRA Nouvelle-Aquitaine off-road triathlon full distance and Short Track races in Moliets-et-Villemartin, France on August 28-29, 2021. It’s the 13th XTERRA World Tour full distance win for Serrieres, his sixth this season, and second in as many weeks after...

August 30, 2021

More Than 5,500 Athletes Hit the Start Line at Life Time Chicago Triathlon

CHICAGO – The waterways and streets of The Windy City welcomed more than 5,500 triathletes this weekend, as the Life Time Chicago Triathlon made its return following a one-year hiatus. Athletes from 47 states and five countries took to the starting line in five separate races, which kicked off Saturday morning...