News & Racing The Rise of Arena Games Triathlon: Revolutionising the World of Triathlon Super League introduced a game-changing short course race in 2019, combining real-world and virtual competition. The Arena Games has become a world championship event and could become an Olympic sport. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Athletica ambassador and one of the participants of the upcoming study, Meredith Kessler winning Ironman Arizona 2015. News & Racing Athletica Leads Collaborative Study on Female Endurance Training with Cutting-Edge Technologies A new study will examine the correlation between menstrual cycles and endurance training in female athletes with three technologies collaborating; Athletica.ai, HRV4Training, and Mira Fertility. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Supersapiens Wins Outstanding Tech Product at Inaugural Global Triathlon Awards Gala Supersapiens wins Outstanding Tech Product at Global Triathlon Awards 2023. The company was recognised for creating an innovative ecosystem that helps athletes improve performance through data-driven choices. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing 2023 Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Triathlon Sells Out with Limited Entries Available The 2023 Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon is officially sold out, but limited entries still available through The Ironman Foundation and Enhanced Athlete Event Experiences. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Ironman 70.3 Tasmania heads to Hobart this Sunday. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Tasmania: Athletes and Spectators Ready for Epic Race Experience First-ever Ironman 70.3 Tasmania race to feature over 1,200 athletes from around the world. Athletes to tackle challenging course in and around Hobart, with stunning scenery and close and exciting racing expected. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Training The Importance of Using Lactate to Determine Exercise Intensity Using lactate to prescribe exercise intensity can be a valuable tool for endurance athletes to regulate the intensity of their training sessions, particularly during long sessions. By Daniel Plews • 7 min read
News & Racing Triathlon Legend Sebastian Kienle to Take on Norway's Zalaris Norseman in Epic Showdown of Endurance Triathlon legend Sebastian Kienle to compete against reigning champ Jon Breivold in the grueling Zalaris Norseman race, a test of endurance that includes a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride, and 42.2km marathon. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Challenge Family Launches Inaugural Central Asian Race in the Iconic City of Samarkand Challenge Family enters Central Asia for the first time with the launch of Challenge Samarkand, a new middle distance race in Uzbekistan. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing PTO US Open to Take Place in Milwaukee Alongside USA Triathlon National Championships in August 2023 PTO US Open and USA Triathlon National Championships to take place in Milwaukee, drawing thousands of participants and spectators for one of the largest triathlon weekends in North America. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Jake Birtwhistle on course at the Garmin Noosa Triathlon. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Tasmanian Olympian Jake Birtwhistle Gears Up for Ironman 70.3 Debut in Hometown Hobart Tasmanian Olympian Jake Birtwhistle takes on Ironman 70.3 debut in home state, aiming to test his limits and showcase Tasmania's potential as a top racing destination. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Experience the Beauty and Challenge of Long Island at the Inaugural Ironman 70.3 New York - Jones Beach Triathlon Join the adventure and test your endurance at the inaugural Ironamn 70.3 New York - Jones Beach triathlon, taking place at the beautiful Jones Beach State Park on Long Island. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Sebastian Kienle won the 2014 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Photo: Nils Nilsen News & Racing Sebastian Kienle Begins Farewell Tour at Iconic Ironman New Zealand before Retirement Triathlon legend Sebastian Kienle to participate in the 2023 Ironman New Zealand, marking the start of his farewell tour before retiring from professional triathlon. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Opinion Building Athlete Brands: The Future of Triathlon Super League Triathlon leads the way in building athlete brands, essential for the growth and success of the sport of triathlon. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing World Champions Iden and Duffy among winners at inaugural Global Triathlon Awards World Champions Gustav Iden and Dame Flora Duffy among the winners at the star-studded Global Triathlon Awards, recognising outstanding contributions in the sport. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Opinion RaceRanger: The Future of Fairness in Non-Drafting Triathlons Getting this technology at every race will reduce the heartache for organisers and athletes. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Revolutionary RaceRanger System Set to Change Non-Drafting Triathlons in Debut Trial RaceRanger, an electronic sensor system, is set to debut in the Tauranga Half middle distance triathlon which aims to improve fairness in non-drafting triathlons. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Opinion Pro Triathletes Face Tough Decision: Prize Money or Prestige at PTO Asian Tour and 70.3 World Championships Pro triathletes are faced with a difficult decision as the PTO Asian Tour race in Singapore and 70.3 World Championships in Finland. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing PTO Tour Expands to Include Inaugural PTO Asian Open in Singapore The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced the expansion of its tour to include the inaugural PTO Asian Open in Singapore on August 19-20, 2023. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Nice chosen as co-host for 2023 men's Ironman World Championship 2023 Ironman World Championship for men to be held in Nice, France on September 10, 2023, rotational host through 2026 with Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Training Maximising Athlete Durability: A Key Factor in Ironman Success Understanding and managing durability, or the decline in the first threshold of moderate-to-heavy intensity during prolonged exercise, is an important factor in successful Ironman training. By Daniel Plews • 6 min read
Photo: Maarten van den Heuvel Training Maintaining Fitness During the Offseason: Tips for Enjoying Downtime The off-season is a period of rest and recovery after a major event or the end of the racing season, during which athletes can mentally and physically freshen up while minimising loss of training adaptations. By Daniel Plews • 6 min read
Braden Curry on the move in T1. Photo: Marco Garcia/Associated Press News & Racing 2023 Ironman 70.3 & Ironman Challenges In 2023, Ironman is launching a series of combo challenges in North America for athletes who complete both an Ironman 70.3 race and a full-distance Ironman race in the same calendar year. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing PTO Secures Series B Funding from Divergent Investments, Sir Michael Moritz, and Warner Bros. Discovery The PTO has completed a Series B funding round which will provide additional resources and expertise to achieve its goals of elevating and growing the sport of triathlon. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Ironman 70.3 Tasmania is set to be held in February 2023. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing 50 Days Until the Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Tasmania The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Tasmania is set to take place on 5th February. A challenging 90km bike course with the most vertical gain in Oceania. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
