Justus Nieschlag of Germany celebrates during the Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau on May 29, 2022 in Bad Schoenborn, Germany. Photo: Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Ironman News & Racing Line-Up Set to Ignite 2023 Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau on May 21st Top triathletes, including Laura Philipp, Patrick Lange, Daniela Bleymehl, and Lucy Charles-Barclay, gear up for a thrilling season opener at the 2023 Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau in Germany. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Anne Haug Wins PTO European Open in Ibiza - 6 May 2023. News & Racing Anne Haug Wins in PTO European Open Ibiza with Dominant Run Germany's Anne Haug overcame deficits in the swim and bike to clinch victory at the PTO European Open in Ibiza. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Max Neumann Triumphs Over Olympic Champions at PTO European Open 2023 Australia's Max Neumann seized victory at the PTO European Open in Ibiza, outperforming legendary triathletes Frodeno, Brownlee, and Blummenfelt. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Photo by Adrien / Unsplash News & Racing PTO European Open in Ibiza Debuts with $600k Prize Purse and Star-Studded Lineup The inaugural PTO European Open in Ibiza presents an unpredictable and thrilling race featuring top male and female triathletes competing for a $600k prize purse. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing PTO European Open: Triathlon Legends, Rising Stars, and a $600k Prize Purse The PTO European Open in Ibiza will feature a face-off between triathlon legends and rising stars, competing for a $600k prize purse in one of the most exciting races of the year. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Allan Pitman receiving his Ironman in Australia Hall of Fame award and Ken Baggs accepting Glenda Baggs' award. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Allan Pitman and Glenda Baggs Join Ironman Australia Hall of Fame Celebrating their immense impact on the sport, accomplished athlete and coach Allan Pitman and dedicated event manager Glenda Baggs have been inducted into the Ironman Australia Hall of Fame. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Kylie Simpson winning Ironman Cairns. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Top Australian Pros Gear Up for Intense Competition at 2023 Ironman Australia Ironman Australia will feature an exciting showdown between the country's leading professional athletes, with Tim Van Berkel potentially concluding his career at this highly-anticipated event. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing How to Watch the 2023 PTO European Open in Ibiza Catch the star-studded 2023 PTO European Open in Ibiza through various broadcasters and platforms, including Eurosport, Discovery+, GCN+, PTO+, and YouTube, with a new Live Race Dashboard providing live race data. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Photo by Deb Dowd / Unsplash News & Racing Ironman Australia Secures its Future in Port Macquarie for at Least Five More Ironman Australia will continue to be held in Port Macquarie, with the support of local authorities ensuring its future for a minimum of five more years. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman Australia Returns with New Bike Courses This weekend, over 2,700 athletes will participate in the 2023 Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie, featuring new bike courses for both the Ironman and 70.3 races. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Photo: Kedar Redekar / Unsplash News & Racing Townsville to Host First-Ever Australian World Triathlon Multisport Championships in 2024 The 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships will be held in Townsville, Australia, marking the first time the prestigious event takes place in the country. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Photo: Diana Polekhina / Unsplash Opinion How Much Does Recombinant EPO Impact Performance? Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone that increases red blood cell production, enhancing endurance performance by improving oxygen delivery to muscles, making it a popular choice for athletes. By Daniel Plews • 6 min read
Interpreting Shifts in Blood Lactate Profiles Understanding shifts in blood lactate profiles can provide insight into an athlete's physiological adaptations to training and help to interpret changes in performance. By Daniel Plews • 6 min read
Photo: Anuj Yadav Opinion Turning Challenges into Growth: The Power of Embracing Adversity in Sports and Beyond Embrace adversity as grist for the mill, learn from it, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth in sport and life. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
News & Racing PTO US Open Winner Colin Chartier Suspended for Doping, Ends Professional Career American triathlete Collin Chartier has been suspended for three years following a positive EPO test, announcing his decision not to return to professional racing after the suspension. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Opinion Colin Chartier's Suspension: A Blow to Integrity and an Ongoing Issue in Sports Colin Chartier's suspension for doping highlights ongoing issue of performance-enhancing drug use in sports, raising questions about prize money and the need for a collective effort to maintain integrity. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Von Berg and Matthews Victorious in the Action-Packed 2023 Ironman Texas Rudy von Berg and Kat Matthews claimed thrilling victories at the 2023 Memorial Herman Ironman Texas Triathlon, with von Berg finishing in 7:44:51 and Matthews completing the race in 8:32:52. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Laidlow and Haug claim victory at Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria Sam Laidlow and Anne Haug claimed victory at the Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Caleb Noble and Amelia Watkinson triumph at Challenge Taiwan, Asia's largest long-distance triathlon Caleb Noble and Amelia Watkinson emerged victorious at Challenge Taiwan, Asia's largest triathlon. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Kyle Brown's Inspiring Battle with ALS Earns Ironman Documentary a Sports Emmy Nomination Utah athlete Kyle Brown's inspiring journey battling ALS while competing in the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship has earned The Ironman Group and Outside TV an Emmy nomination. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Opinion Harnessing the Potential of Local Triathlon Clubs: A Win-Win Sponsorship Strategy for Pro Triathletes Pro triathletes can boost careers through local Triathlon Club partnerships, gaining fan base expansion, brand exposure, authenticity, and stronger sponsor relationships. By Phil Stoneman • 2 min read
Training The Key to Faster Cycling in Triathlons is Building a Solid Base Seasoned triathletes know that going long in the base-building phase with a mix of long easy rides and some high intensity work is key to improving cycling speed and endurance for triathlons. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
News & Racing Schoeman & Linn Triumph as 2023 Arena Games Triathlon World Champions South Africa's Henri Schoeman and Australia's Sophie Linn claimed the 2023 Arena Games Triathlon World Champion. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing American duo chase unique world championship double at Arena Games Triathlon Chase McQueen and Gina Sereno, winners of Arena Games Triathlon Montreal, are aiming to win the final in London and become world champions. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
