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Pro Triathletes Are Redefining Race Weight to Prove That Fueled is Fast

The decades-long quest for an ideal “race weight” has often devolved into dangerous underfueling. Now, elite triathletes are ditching the scale, prioritizing health and fuel to prove that power and speed belong to all body types.

Marni SumbalJune 8, 20262

News

Our Favorite Triathlete Stories of All Time

From old-school Tinley Talks to modern-day revelations, our editors and contributors pick the stories they loved reading and writing.

Susan LackeOctober 2, 2025

News

The Closest Kona Battles in Ironman World Championship History

Iron War wasn't the only Kona race that had fans on the edge of their seats. These epic Kona battles were thrilling to the very last second.

Sarah Wassner FlynnOctober 9, 2025

News

The Best Women's Ironman World Championship Performances of All Time

With a rich 40+ year history, the Ironman World Championship is home to some of the greatest races in the sport of triathlon. Expert Thorsten Radde has created an objective, data-based system to rank the 10 very best.

Thorsten RaddeOctober 8, 2024

News

Chrissie Wellington: Daniela Ryf is "Greatest Athlete the Sport Has Seen"

Game recognize game as Chrissie Wellington celebrates Daniela Ryf's record-breaking performance at Challenge Roth.

Tim HemingJune 26, 2023

News

Chrissie Wellington Finds "A Different Kind of Satisfaction"

Chrissie Wellington has long moved on from triathlon. But the 4-time Ironman World Champion says these days, she’s achieving even more.

Sarah Wassner FlynnMay 12, 2023

Training

From the Archive: Chrissie Wellington's Mind-Over-Body Battle

Wellington tells the story of how she fought her way through a roller coaster of pain and fear to claim a fourth Ironman world title. And pros share their mind-over-matter tips.

May 7, 2022

Culture

Q&A: Chrissie Wellington on Her New Children's Books

Why the world champion thinks she's more holistically healthy now—and why she wants to bring that message to kids.

Tim HemingJuly 10, 2025

Events

Recalled: Chrissie Wellington’s–and the World’s–Fastest Iron-Distance Finish

With the pursuit of fast 140.6-mile times in the news, we take a look at the fastest female iron-distance performance ever.

Sarah Wassner FlynnJanuary 28, 2021

Ironman

Announcing the King and Queen of Ironman Kona Winners

After three rounds of voting, it's time to announce the winners!

Triathlete EditorsOctober 12, 2020

Ironman

Recalled: Chrissie Wellington’s Sparkling Kona Debut

Thirteen years ago this month, Chrissie Wellington won her first Ironman World Championship as a relative unknown, sending shockwaves through the sports world. Here’s a look back at the race that has been called the biggest upset in Ironman Hawaii history.

Sarah Wassner FlynnOctober 1, 2020