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Is Norseman Becoming the World's Most Coveted Triathlon?

6,304 athletes from 96 countries chased just 250 spots for 2025 Norseman, as Norway's brutal race becomes triathlon's most coveted ticket.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Leher Conquers Yokohama for First World Series Win

Jean-Léa Leher's gutsy front-running tactic delivered Luxembourg's first World Series victory as Olympic champion Beaugrand crashed out in torrential conditions.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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Hauser Claims Gold in Brutal Yokohama Conditions

Australian Matt Hauser outsprinted Portugal's Vasco Velasco in brutal Yokohama conditions to claim his third WTCS victory and extend his series lead.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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World Champion Geens and Home Favourite Van Coevorden Triumph at Ironman 70.3 Geelong

World champ Jelle Geens and hometown hero Natalie Van Coevorden claim season-opening wins in Geelong, taking early leads in the 2025 Ironman Pro Series.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Inside: 2025 Ironman Pro Series - Recap of How Matthews and Barnaby Won

Kat Matthews and Gregory Barnaby outlasted a strong field over eight months of strategic, consistent racing to claim the first Ironman Pro Series titles. Opening: A Season That Asked More The first full season of the Ironman Pro Series wasn’t won with one big result. It was won by

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Inside: 2025 Ironman Pro Series Race Calendar, Rivalries and Broadcast

Seventeen cities, eighteen races and one season-long battle where consistency, strategy and speed all matter

By Shawn Smith • 5 min read

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Inside: 2025 Ironman Pro Series - Breaking Down the Format

Time-based points system rewards consistency across 18 races, with $6 million in prize money and live streaming making triathlon more accessible than ever.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Pro Preview: Battle Lines Drawn for Ironman 70.3 Geelong Pro Series Opener

Geelong hosts 65 elite triathletes including 70.3 World Champion Geens and seven-time podium finisher Thek as the 2025 Ironman Pro Series begins this Sunday.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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Jimmy Whelan’s Next Challenge: From Pro Peloton to World-Class Field at Geelong 70.3

Ex-pro cyclist Jimmy Whelan preps to prove his three-sport prowess at Ironman 70.3 Geelong this March.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Copeland Conquers Elite as Corbett Claims U23 Crown at 2025 Oceania in Devonport

Gold Coast's Brandon Copeland mastered the notorious North Street Hill to win the 40th Devonport Triathlon, while Kiwi James Corbett secured both elite silver and U23 gold.

By Shawn Smith • 5 min read

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Hill Holds Off Kerwick's Charge to Clinch Double Devonport Crown

Queensland's Richelle Hill executed a perfectly paced race to claim both Elite and U23 titles at Devonport's 40th anniversary, holding off Lauren Kerwick's blistering run by just seven seconds.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Phillips Shatters Course Record As Hollioake Conquers Ironman New Zealand

Phillips rewrites Ironman NZ history with third title while Australian Hollioake dominates women's field for third consecutive major victory.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Sex, Lies And Ligandrol: Simmonds Blames Partner For Failed Drug Test

Swiss triathlete Imogen Simmonds claims banned muscle-building drug found in her system came from intimate contact with her secretly doping boyfriend.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Castro Fajardo Storms to Victory in 2025 World Triathlon Cup in Napier Showdown

David Castro Fajardo surges late to deny Brayden Mercer and Callum McClusky, clinching the 2025 World Triathlon Cup opener by a razor-thin margin.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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Ridenour Edges Jeffcoat, Thorpe in Epic 2025 World Triathlon Cup in Napier

Ridenour claims gold with a final surge, Jeffcoat takes silver, and Thorpe powers to bronze in a thrilling sprint finish at the Napier World Triathlon Cup.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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German Precision: Tertsch Leads Historic Sweep in Season Opener

World Triathlon's 2025 season opener saw an unprecedented German podium sweep in Abu Dhabi, with Lisa Tertsch outsprinting teammates Nina Eim and Laura Lindemann in the final meters.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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Wilde Edges Hauser in Abu Dhabi Thriller

New Zealand's Hayden Wilde outdueled Australia's Matt Hauser by two seconds in Abu Dhabi's season opener.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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World Triathlon’s Transgender Ban: Biology (finally) Beats Identity

This harsh policy doesn’t mince words—protecting women’s sports demands putting biological fact above any inclusive ideal.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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2025 World Triathlon Series Takes Off in Abu Dhabi’s Desert

An unpredictable WTCS season opens in Abu Dhabi, with big names absent, rising stars hungry, and only seven pivotal stops remaining.

By Shawn Smith • 7 min read

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Beth Potter Seeks Another Supertri E Triumph in Thrilling Rivalry with Cassandre Beaugrand

Defending champion Potter aims to hold off Beaugrand in their fierce rivalry, promising another explosive triathlon showdown.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Chase McQueen Set to Defend His Supertri E Crown in London

Chase McQueen, the reigning Supertri E champion, returns to London seeking back-to-back titles in a high-octane triathlon showdown.

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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André Schürrle Trades the Football Field for Challenge Roth

André Schürrle, famed for his 2014 World Cup pass, will push his limits in a 3.8 km swim, 180 km ride and 42.2 km run at Challenge Roth.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Jonny Brownlee Aims for Supertri E Glory and Inspires Future Athletes

Olympic medalist Jonny Brownlee returns to Supertri E in London, aiming for victory while championing youth participation in triathlon.

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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Cassandre Beaugrand Aims for 2025 World Title at Supertri E in London

Olympic gold medallist Cassandre Beaugrand returns to Supertri E in London, aiming to claim the 2025 world title in a high-intensity, three-stage triathlon showdown.

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read