LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
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July 8, 2021
World Champion Signs On With Mana
Mana Sport and Entertainment Group today announced Paralympic world champion Lauren Parker and long course specialist Magnus Ditlev have joined the growing list of names on MANA’s athlete management program. Australian paratriathlon star Parker has dominated on the world circuit since winning bronze at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, and...
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July 8, 2021
LEOMO partners with elite Tokyo International University Ekiden Club
Boulder, CO (July 8, 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 signed a partnership agreement with the successful Tokyo International University Ekiden Club. Under...
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July 8, 2021
The IRONMAN Group names Geoff Meyer Managing Director for Oceania
TAMPA, Fla. (July 14, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce that Geoff Meyer has been named the company’s new Managing Director for Oceania. Meyer brings to the position a significant wealth of experience and knowledge through his almost 20 years in the mass participation sports industry working...
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July 8, 2021
World leading race calendar, Ahotu.com, expands coverage to include all major endurance event formats
In preparation for the long-awaited reopening of the endurance event scene, Ahotu.com has become the biggest and the most comprehensive endurance calendar on the planet. The Ahotu team has added 15 new verticals. With the addition of triathlon, cycling, swimrun, swimming and other popular disciplines, Ahotu is now the place...
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July 7, 2021
Online Cycling Community Welcomes First Group and Seeks Additional Industry Experts
LONGMONT, CO (July 7, 2021) – 10 Buck Bike Club, LLC—an online community created by cyclists, for cyclists—welcomes its first group of cycling industry experts to provide advice and support to community members and seeks additional experts for its cycling topic-focused groups. “For consumers, researching, and making authentic connections with...
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July 7, 2021
The IRONMAN Group Welcomes Roshanie Ross as Chief Digital Officer
TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce the addition of Roshanie Ross as the company’s new Chief Digital Officer. With over 20 years of relevant experience, Ross will oversee the direct-to-consumer efforts, digital experience enhancement, and operation of the digital suite of products and platforms for the...
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July 7, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Closes Q2 with 8% Increase in Transaction Volume Compared to 2019
Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for fundraising and endurance events, closed out Q2 with encouraging signs of recovery and growth for both the company and their customers. With vaccination rates going up and reductions in event modifications, events re-emerged rapidly through the quarter, culminating in...
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July 6, 2021
Chane, Billouin win XTERRA France on July 4
Maxim Chane and Solenne Billouin captured the 14th XTERRA France off-road triathlon elite titles on a rainy day in the Vosges mountains of Xonrupt on Sunday, July 4, 2021. It’s the second XTERRA World Tour win for Chane, who got his first at the 2020 XTERRA Nouvelle-Aquitaine off-road tri in...
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July 6, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced its 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team, comprised of the 17 athletes who will represent the United States at this summer’s Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The Tokyo-bound team includes four defending medalists from triathlon’s debut at the Paralympic Games Rio 2016, five athletes who...
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July 2, 2021
Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no
Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to make her Olympic debut in Tokyo this month, but tested positive for marijuana following her...
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July 1, 2021
2004 U.S. Olympic Triathlete and IRONMAN Champion Andy Potts Named Ambassador for USA Triathlon Foundation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced that 2004 U.S. Olympian and decorated long course triathlete Andy Potts will serve as a Professional Athlete Ambassador to the Foundation for the 2021 season and beyond. In his role as an Ambassador, Potts will focus on raising awareness for...
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July 1, 2021
Zoot Sports Adds Rising Triathlon Star Sophie Watts to their Ohana
July 1st, 2016; Carlsbad, CA - Zoot Sports, the industry leader in triathlon apparel, is proud to welcome triathlete Sophie Watts, into its Elite roster of professional Triathletes. The multi-year partnership will have Watts training and racing in Zoot Apparel, Wetsuits and Swimskins. Representing the U.S.A, 27-year old Sophie Watts exploded...
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July 1, 2021
Fast Talk Laboratories Introduces Pathways™, a “Master Class” for Endurance Sports
July 1, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk Laboratories, the fast-growing sport science community and virtual performance center, is pleased to introduce Pathways, a new way to explore concepts, master skills, and solve training challenges. Pathways are collections of expert articles, videos, and podcast episodes that dive deep into...
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July 1, 2021
deboer wetsuits introduces the Groove 1.0 wetsuit
Stamford, CT. July 1, 2021. deboer wetsuits is proud to introduce the Groove 1.0 wetsuit. The Groove 1.0 wetsuit retains the characteristics deboer wetsuits is known for – incredible flexibility and optimal buoyancy, while also incorporating a rugged design to stand up to the rigors of everyday training. The Groove 1.0 is...
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June 30, 2021
From She Tris to NCAA at Newberry College
Charleston, SC (June 2021). She Tris Sprint Triathlon events, known for their beginner friendly and encouraging triathlon environment, sees many first time triathletes cross the finish line. Many times, the finish line is the goal, but in May, one first time athlete, Samantha Duncan, took things to a new level....
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June 29, 2021
He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons
James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him. NYT
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June 29, 2021
Mark Allen Sports Hires Scott Zagarino As CEO
Santa Cruz — Today 6x Ironman Triathlon World Champion and Olympic Distance World Champion announced the hiring of long time triathlon pioneer, Scott Zagarino as the new CEO of Mark Allen Sports, LLC. Mark Allen Sports activities include; Online Triathlon Coaching by Mark Allen, Motivational Speaking, Endorsements, and Event Production....
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June 28, 2021
Arthur Serrieres and Eleonora Peroncini win XTERRA Switzerland
Arthur Serrieres (FRA) and Eleonora Peroncini (ITA) won the XTERRA Switzerland off-road triathlon elite races in the Vallee de Joux on Saturday, June 26, 2021, with winning times of 2:14:03 and 2:38:20, respectively. It’s the 10th career XTERRA World Tour victory for Serrieres, his third this season and second in...
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June 27, 2021
Women Only Triathlons Return to Charleston, SC
Mt. Pleasant, SC. Approximately 100 women crossed the finish line of the inaugural Crews Subaru She Tris Sprint Triathlon Hobcaw on May 23rd. Ranging in age from 11 to 78, the women swam 200 yards, biked 12 miles, and ran 2 miles in and around the picturesque Hobcaw neighborhood. “It...
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June 25, 2021
Greater Boston Youth Invited to Participate in Kids Day at the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon
BOSTON – June 25, 2021 – ethos, the mass participation event organization that presents the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon, has announced plans for Kids Day at the 2021 Boston Triathlon. The annual event will return to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Carson Beach in South Boston...
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June 24, 2021
A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing
The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...
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June 24, 2021
European titles claimed after powerful and fast Aquathlon Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
In the beautiful surroundings of Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee – even though there were occasional raindrops during the race – Italy’s Michele Bartolomedi and Bianca Seregni have just won the European Aquathlon titles. This was extra special for both athletes because, as U23 athletes, they also took the overall win and were thus...
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June 24, 2021
Registration Now Open for Power Within Virtual Tri to Tokyo Presented by MANSCAPED™
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the opening of registration for the Power Within Virtual Tri to Tokyo Presented by MANSCAPED™, a team-based virtual multisport event that runs from Monday, July 19, through Sunday, Sept. 12. Teams are challenged to swim, bike and run a total of 5,483...
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June 24, 2021
USA Triathlon Extends Partnership with Blerter Through 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has extended its partnership with Blerter, a global industry-leading event delivery platform for sports, to support race-day operations at all USA Triathlon-owned events through 2025. Blerter specializes in centralizing communications, operations and safety processes, bringing race directors and an entire event production...
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June 24, 2021
Supersapiens Welcomes Three-Time IRONMAN World Champion Jan Frodeno as Newest Athlete
ATLANTA, 24 June 2021— Supersapiens, the world’s leading energy management system for performance athletes, powered by the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, announced a partnership with Jan Frodeno today, one of the world’s most respected and successful triathletes. The Supersapiens training ecosystem empowers athletes to optimize fueling, maximize training,...