Well, now that we’ve finished our Athletes of the Year series, we figured it would be fun to come up with a “Product of the Year” to add to the mix, too.  Kevin: Ryan, in addition to your thoughts, let’s bring Eric Wynn into the discussion, too – I think he has some very strong […]

The first of a three-part look-back at an exciting year of racing

This should be simple, right? Fear not – our Slowtwitch Senior Editors manage to argue over this category, too.

A fit expert’s quick take on the rides and positions for the men with the fastest bike splits in Taupo

The new Factor Slick “commands attention because of what it is and because of who is behind it.”

We’re now onto the Short Course Athlete of the Year nominees to close out 2024 and ring in 2025. It means rolling back through all of this year’s short events, including but not limited to the Olympic Games in Paris, the WTCS Season, supertri, the eSports World Championships, and more. Ryan: Alright, Kevin – let’s […]

A chat with Thorsten Radde, the man behind TriRating.com, about the prize money “state of the nation” in triathlon

Our next set of nominations comes to the men’s Long Course Athlete of the Year. It was a banner year for long course events, between the two IRONMAN World Championship races, T100’s series, and more. Who will take this one? As a reminder, voting is still ongoing for the women’s ballot. Ryan: We had a […]

A collaboration of age group and pro athletes makes for a unique training and race experience.

Bike for show, run for dough. Except the podium featured two of the fastest riders at 70.3 Worlds.

It’s a healthy battle for our end of season awards.

After surviving a shipwreck in Indonesia, Els Visser began an improbable journey to the highest levels of triathlon

Ryan and Kevin debate the nominees.

ASICS and Nike share the top spot.

She took the IRONMAN Pro Series title, but two world championship runner-up finishes might be even more impressive

No clear winner in the top-10 wetsuit count from Taupo as four companies each had two athletes represented.

In an upset, there’s not a Nike to be found here.

A look at the wetsuit brands worn by the top-10 swimmers at the 70.3 Worlds in Taupo

For those who like to stream while training — this update is for you.

Former professional IRONMAN World Champion Michellie Jones headlines the list of 28 men and women who can call themselves IRONMAN 70.3 age group world champions. Jones, the 2006 IRONMAN World Champion, won the women’s 55-59 age group in a time of 4:52:28. Her title was one of 8 won by Australian athletes this weekend, which […]

The 2024 IRONMAN season has finally come to a close. And with it, so does the broadcasting of IRONMAN Pro Series events. The 20 events produced over 150 hours of live content, and streamed on a variety of platforms. For U.S. and Canada, that was on Outside Watch; for the rest of the world, it […]

Matthews’ two second place Worlds finishes prove critical; Barnaby holds off Høgenhaug, Marquardt for the win.

“When the war started, I didn’t know if I should keep training for triathlons? So, I asked some of my friends who were soldiers, ‘Should I stop?’”

Another 1,000+ athletes, a lead pack full of talent and a late lead change made for a raucous second day of racing in Taupo