The first ever Global Triathlon Awards took place at the Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice, France, on January 20th. Flora Duffy, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics gold medalist and four-time World Triathlon Champion, scooped the top award as Best Female Triathlete. Norway's Gustav Iden took the Best Male Triathlete award. The Global Triathlon Awards brought together the very best in … [Read more...] about Flora Duffy Named Triathlete of the Year at Global Triathlon Awards
Racing
2023 IRONMAN World Championship Venues Set for France and Hawaii
Continuing its commitment to dedicated race days for men and women, IRONMAN announced that Nice, France will become the location for the 2023 men’s edition as co-host of the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. The men's race will take place on September 10, 2023, adding to the history of the European birthplace for long-distance triathlon. The women will race on October 14, … [Read more...] about 2023 IRONMAN World Championship Venues Set for France and Hawaii
Global Triathlon Safety Task Force Issues Guidelines to Reduce Injuries and Fatalities
If you have been around triathlon for any length of time you have probably heard about injuries and fatalities in our sport. You have heard news of triathletes being struck by vehicles during their training rides. You also have likely heard about fatalities happening during races, most happening in the swim leg. In 2019, USA Triathlon (USAT) former Board Chair Barry Siff and … [Read more...] about Global Triathlon Safety Task Force Issues Guidelines to Reduce Injuries and Fatalities
Duffy Clinches Win in Abu Dhabi to Secure Historic Fourth World Series Title, Knibb Takes Series Bronze
Flora Duffy became the only woman ever to win four World Triathlon titles on Friday afternoon in Abu Dhabi, with yet another display to underline her position as the greatest woman that the sport has ever seen. Shrugging off the soaring temperatures, Bermuda’s Olympic hero again produced the goods when it mattered most, navigating plenty of drama on the 40km bike and then … [Read more...] about Duffy Clinches Win in Abu Dhabi to Secure Historic Fourth World Series Title, Knibb Takes Series Bronze
DU Coach Barbara Perkins Named NCAA Division-I Triathlon Coach of the Year
Denver triathlon coach guided the Pioneers to podium finishes in all six races in 2022. DENVER – University of Denver women’s triathlon head coach Barbara Perkins has been named the NCAA Division-I Coach of the Year by the Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association. Perkins guided the Pioneers to a third-place finish at the 2022 Collegiate National Championships and five … [Read more...] about DU Coach Barbara Perkins Named NCAA Division-I Triathlon Coach of the Year
