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PTO Acquires Challenge Family, Will Launch New “Triathlon World Tour” in 2027

The acquisition will establish a tiered competition structure with 80-plus T100, World Triathlon, and Challenge Family events beginning in 2027.

Susan LackeFebruary 11, 2026

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How to Watch Every Race of the 2026 Pro Triathlon Season

The 2026 professional triathlon season promises more action (and drama) than ever before with a packed schedule across Ironman, T100, World Triathlon, Challenge, Supertri, and XTERRA racing. Here’s when and how to watch the best in our sport.

Travis MundellJanuary 7, 20261

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Triathlete’s 2025 Race Series Report Shows Strong Growth, Evolving Priorities

Ironman and Challenge may be the big kids in age-group triathlon, but Supertri and T100 entered the mass participation scene in earnest this year, and XTRI and XTERRA also made some big moves. Our end-of-the-year report provides both participation data and exclusive insights from the races themselves.

Jordan BlancoDecember 22, 2025

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Underdog Athletes Show Their Half-Distance Form 2 Weeks Before 70.3 Worlds

Former professional triathlete Laura Siddall analyzes half-distance performances from dark horse athletes leading into the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain.

Laura SiddallOctober 28, 2025

Travel

Challenge Fortaleza Travel Guide: Hotels, Activities, Triathlon Course

Challenge Fortaleza is a relaxed, affordable beach town set in a water sports heaven - perfect for mixing family time with triathlon adventures.

Laura SiddallOctober 3, 2025

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Triathlon's Insider on A Wilde and Gentle Weekend at French Riviera T100, Plus WTCS, Ironman, and Challenge Results

Can an athlete win a middle distance one day and a sprint the next? That's what the back-to-back T100 and WTCS races aimed to answer.

Laura SiddallMay 14, 2026

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Supertri Chicago Shakes Up Standings, New Winners Podium at Full-Distance Events

A 17-year-old podiums, home country wins, and the first male qualifiers for the 2026 one-day Kona Ironman World Championship earn their spots in Switzerland.

Laura SiddallAugust 25, 2025

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Ironman World Championship Qualification Set, XTERRA World Cup penultimate, and More

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall recounts last weekend's competition across Ironman, XTERRA, Embrunman, and more.

Laura SiddallAugust 18, 2025

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A Pro Triathlete on Blummenfelt's Course Record in Frankfurt, Commanding World Triathlon Long-Course Wins, and More

Professional triathlon competition ranged from long-course to WTCS this weekend. Here's all the action you missed.

Laura SiddallJuly 10, 2025

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Challenge Roth Will Drug-Test Age-Groupers This Year. But Do They Need To?

Plus, what this means for amateur triathletes racing Ironman, World Triathlon, PTO, and more.

Tim HemingJune 30, 20251

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A Professional Triathlete Digs Into a Packed and Rainy Weekend of Triathlon Racing

Rain was a factor in most races this weekend, with one race favorite wiping out on the bike.

Laura SiddallMay 19, 2025

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A Pro Triathlete on Comebacks, Breakthroughs, and the Final St. George Showdown

Laura Siddall breaks down a big weekend of international racing that saw age-grouper Latifah Lowery make history as the first African American woman to win an Ironman 70.3 race, the Canadian invasion in St. George, a Project Podium breakthrough, and more.

Laura SiddallMay 12, 2025

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A Pro Triathlete On a Record-Smashing Weekend at Ironman Texas and a Brownlee Middle-Distance Podium

Ironman Texas was a great day for sport complete with new records and rivalry on the women's side alongside an impressive marathon from Kristian Blummenfelt. Insider pro triathlete Laura Siddall Breaks down the weekend's biggest races.

Laura SiddallJuly 10, 2025

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A Pro Triathlete Analyzes a Packed Race Weekend of Canadians, Hotshots, and E Triathlon Rivalries

From a hot and humid showdown in Singapore to a Canadian double at 70.3 Oceanside, professional triathlete and columnist Laura Siddall reviews and analyzes a busy weekend of T100, Ironman, Supertri, and Challenge Family triathlon races.

Laura SiddallJuly 10, 2025

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Triathlon News & Notes: February 2025 Edition

The return of the Malibu Triathlon, the triathlete who won the “Athletes' Athlete of the Year” award, and Supertri goes all-in on age-groupers - catch up on what you may have missed in multisport for February 2025.

Susan LackeJuly 10, 2025

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RaceRanger’s Debut at Challenge Wanaka: A New Era for Age Group Triathlon?

Anti-drafting technology made its age-group racing debut at Challenge Wanaka - is your local race next? We chat with RaceRanger CEO James Elvery about what’s ahead.

Travis MundellFebruary 20, 20252

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Dive into the 2025 Pro Race Season: Where to Watch and What to Expect

The 2025 pro triathlon race schedule promises more exciting competitions and matchups. Here’s when and how to watch the best in our sport.

Travis MundellJanuary 7, 2025

Events

Find Your Perfect Triathlon with Challenge Family

With worldwide events for every type of athlete, this race series has set the standard for more than two decades

December 19, 2024

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The 2024 Triathlon Season in Photos

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a great picture is worth a million. Check out the 2024 triathlon season through the eyes of our sport's finest photographers.

Susan LackeDecember 18, 2024

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A Pro Triathlete’s Insight on Shakeups at Supertri Toulouse, New Names at Long-Course Events in Europe, and Even a Pro Spotted at Gravel Worlds

Pro Laura Siddall makes the rounds in the midst of a super-packed short-course calendar and talks about some races that might have flown under the radar.

Laura SiddallOctober 7, 2024

Challenge Family

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PTO Acquires Challenge Family, Will Launch New “Triathlon World Tour” in 2027

How to Watch Every Race of the 2026 Pro Triathlon Season

Triathlete’s 2025 Race Series Report Shows Strong Growth, Evolving Priorities

Underdog Athletes Show Their Half-Distance Form 2 Weeks Before 70.3 Worlds

Challenge Fortaleza Travel Guide: Hotels, Activities, Triathlon Course

Triathlon's Insider on A Wilde and Gentle Weekend at French Riviera T100, Plus WTCS, Ironman, and Challenge Results

Supertri Chicago Shakes Up Standings, New Winners Podium at Full-Distance Events

Ironman World Championship Qualification Set, XTERRA World Cup penultimate, and More

A Pro Triathlete on Blummenfelt's Course Record in Frankfurt, Commanding World Triathlon Long-Course Wins, and More

Challenge Roth Will Drug-Test Age-Groupers This Year. But Do They Need To?

A Professional Triathlete Digs Into a Packed and Rainy Weekend of Triathlon Racing

A Pro Triathlete on Comebacks, Breakthroughs, and the Final St. George Showdown

A Pro Triathlete On a Record-Smashing Weekend at Ironman Texas and a Brownlee Middle-Distance Podium

A Pro Triathlete Analyzes a Packed Race Weekend of Canadians, Hotshots, and E Triathlon Rivalries

Triathlon News & Notes: February 2025 Edition

RaceRanger’s Debut at Challenge Wanaka: A New Era for Age Group Triathlon?

Dive into the 2025 Pro Race Season: Where to Watch and What to Expect

Find Your Perfect Triathlon with Challenge Family

The 2024 Triathlon Season in Photos

A Pro Triathlete’s Insight on Shakeups at Supertri Toulouse, New Names at Long-Course Events in Europe, and Even a Pro Spotted at Gravel Worlds

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