News & Racing Challenge 2023 Season Kicks Off with Exciting Triathlon Events in New Zealand Challenge Family's 2023 season kicks off in New Zealand with Challenge Wānaka, featuring 11 events, including a flagship middle distance race, and a strong international field of professional athletes. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing PTO Asian Open in Singapore Set to Revolutionise Triathlon in Asia The PTO Asian Open in Singapore is expected to revolutionise the sport of triathlon in Asia, providing opportunities for both professional and amateur triathletes. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Three-time Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno Announces 2023 Race Schedule Jan Frodeno, a three-time Ironman World Champion, has announced that he will be racing at Ironman European Championship and the Ironman World Championship in Nice, France, after sitting out due to injury last year. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing PTO releases new world ranking system to promote fairness in professional triathlon The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has introduced a new, updated version of the Rankings System that is more transparent & objective. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Training Lactate for Endurance Training: What is it? Lactate is a metabolic product produced during the metabolism of carbohydrates that can be used as a fuel source for muscles. By Daniel Plews • 7 min read
News & Racing Patagonia's Ultimate Challenge Returns: Patagonman 2023 Triathlon Takes Over Southern Chile Patagonman 2023 returns on December 3rd with a lottery system for 300 participants, featuring a 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle, and 42.2 km run. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Roth to Host Strongest Women's Field in European History The world's top female triathletes, including Anne Haug, Daniela Ryf, Chelsea Sodaro, will compete at Challenge Roth on June 25 in what promises to be one of the strongest European races in history. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman Commemorates 45 Years with Global Sweepstakes Ironman marks 45 years with a giveaway, culminating in a grand prize winner to receive a high value prize pack on its anniversary on 18th Feb. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Opinion Gold for Tasmania and a New Challenge A change of pace at Tasmania 70.3 is just what the triathlon needs to bring excitement and challenge back into the game. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
News & Racing Roth To Be A Battle Of The Ages With veterans and young guns ready to clash, Challenge Roth is set to be a battle of the ages, promising to deliver exciting racing. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman Expands Athlete Divisions and Aligns Rules with World Triathlon Ironman has updated its 2023 competition rules to include a new Open division and expanded the PC Open/Exhibition division to include intellectual disability, aligning with World Triathlon policies. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Lionel Sanders to Make Sensational Debut in Arena Games Triathlon Lionel Sanders, four-time Ironman champion and 30-time 70.3 winner, is making his debut at the Arena Games Triathlon powered by Zwift in Montreal. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Ellie Salthouse taking victory at Ironman 70.3 Tasmania. Photo: Korupt Vision Interviews Ellie Salthouse Takes the Win at Ironman 70.3 Tasmania Ellie Salthouse took the victory at the Ironman 70.3 Tasmania, in spite of a recent illness that threatened her performance. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Jake Birtwhistle winning Ironman 70.3 Tasmania. Photo: Korupt Vision Interviews Storming to Victory: Jake Birtwhistle Conquers Ironman 70.3 Tasmania Birtwhistle executed the whole race to perfection, keeping a cool head and consistent pace throughout, even amidst the challenges presented by the hilly bike course. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Ellie Salthouse taking victory at Ironman 70.3 Tasmania. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Birtwhistle and Salthouse Win Ironman 70.3 Tasmania Titles Local hero Jake Birtwhistle took home the men's title and Ellie Salthouse takes home the women's crown in the first ever Ironman 70.3 Tasmania. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Prize Money Earnings: A Look into the World of Professional Triathlon in 2022 The world of professional triathlon saw approximately $15 million in prize money earnings in 2022, with most of the money coming from Ironman. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Honoring the Best in the Triathlon Community: 2022 Coaches and Race Directors of the Year Awarded by USA Triathlon Ten coaches, race directors, and leaders in the multisport community were honoured at the 2022 USA Triathlon Sport Awards. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Photo by Kedar Redekar / Unsplash News & Racing Triathlon Multisport World Championships to be Held in Townsville in 2024 The World Triathlon Multisport Championships will be held in Townsville, Australia in August 2024, offering a 12-day event with 19 World Championship races for athletes of all levels. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Training The 3 Simple Aspects of Freestyle for Long-Term Improvement To swim great freestyle, minimise drag by assuming a streamlined body posture with level alignment and lack of wiggling. Keep it simple and practice the Ball Float, Human Paddle, and Over-Under Freestyle exercises. By Andrew Sheaff • 4 min read
Charlie Quin claiming his first Garmin Noosa Triathlon title. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Australia's Best Male Triathletes Set for Ironman 70.3 Tasmania Showdown The first ever Ironman 70.3 Tasmania race is set to bring together 17 of Australia's best male triathletes to compete for the title of champion. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Olympic Medalist and Mountain Bike Champion Jaroslav Kulhavy Joins Xterra World Tour Jaroslav Kulhavy, a two-time Olympic medalist and mountain bike champion, has announced his participation in the Xterra World Tour off-road triathlon circuit in 2023. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Interviews Interview: Jaroslav Kulhavy Takes on Xterra World Tour Jaroslav Kulhavy, a two-time Olympic medalist and mountain biking champion, will embark on a new challenge in 2023 as he joins the XTERRA World Tour off-road triathlon circuit By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
News & Racing Xterra Americas Tour Kicks Off with Iceman Triathlon The 2023 Xterra Americas Tour starts in two weeks with the Xterra Iceman off-road triathlon, offering regional championships, Xterra USA titles, and a chance to qualify for Xterra Worlds. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Ellie Salthouse winning Ironman 70.3 Melbourne. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Tight Battle Ahead: Top Female Triathletes Gear Up for Ironman 70.3 Tasmania's Inaugural Race A tight race is expected to unfold among 10 professional female triathletes competing at this weekend's Ironman 70.3 Tasmania's inaugural race. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
