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Womens Access

It should be obvious to anyone that access begets prosperity. The success of the U.S. women in Olympic-style triathlon is a story about access. Let's talk about how this impacts Ironman.

It is on for Dave Mirra

Dave Mirra has been in triathlon for 2.5 years and looks now at Ironman Lake Placid to get to Kona. We chatted with him about training, racing, qualifying, gear and cars.

Team Marsh Fearless Fundo ride

On Saturday folks gathered to ride the Team Marsh Fearless Fundo to raise money for Amy Marsh's battle with cancer, and here are some impressions from the event.

The Weekend Box Apr 12 2015

The Weekend Box offers triathlon action from the Pacific – an Ironman in Taiwan and XTERRA off road contests in New Zealand and Guam in the northern Marianas.

A long South African swim

Brit Jane Hardy will do the 7.5km Freedom Swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand in South Africa. Sharks are in those waters, but Hardy is realistic and prepared.

Hugo retires at top of his game

South African XTERRA star Dan Hugo just won 9 XTERRA events the season before he turned 30 – and yet he retired for a job with Specialized Global Marketing.

Jonny Brownlee rules Gold Coast

Jonathan Brownlee joined a small bike breakaway and held off Mario Mola with a race-best run to win his second straight WTS race of the year, the Gold Coast World Triathlon Series event.

Gwen leads a 1-2-3 US sweep

Gwen Jorgensen set more WTS records and led fellow U.S. women Sarah True and Katie Zaferes to a 1-2-3 sweep of the podium at the Gold Coast World Triathlon Series event in Australia.

Guide to Wildflower: Intro

There are 3 triathlons not to be missed to understand the sport in its historic entirety: Kona, Roth and Wildflower. Today begins our guide to this 32-year old venerated behemoth.

A fine day with Dave Mirra

Dave Mirra is passionate about triathlon and this former BMX superstar is now in his 3rd year in the sport. We followed him around for a day in Greenville, NC.

Don, Frederiksen win Brazil 70.3

Helle Frederiksen of Denmark smashed the women's field and Tim Don of Great Britain defended his 2014 title with a race-best run to win the $20,000 top prizes at Ironman 70.3 Brazil.