Why dry Lake San Antonio?

Triathletes arriving at Lake San Antonio for the 32nd Wildflower Triathlon were met by a shocking sight - a yawning, empty pit of sand and a few green reeds. Wildflower race director Terry Davis explains.

Success is a family affair

Now that Tyler Butterfield has won Abu Dhabi and contended at Kona, the long road to fulfilling his early promise seems to be sparked by a strong partnership with his wife Nikki and a happy family.

Up close with Eric Hinman

Eric Hinman is the fast age grouper who inspired Dave Mirra to pick up the sport, but he is actually fairly new to the sport himself. We checked in with him to learn more.

Sitting down with Lisa Ribes

Lisa Ribes Roberts has been accepted into the Timex squad this year and quickly rewarded that trust with a fine runner-up spot at Ironman Los Cabos.

Watch out for Lionel Sanders

Lionel Sanders is a talented young Canadian who has already impressed many with a superb win in Muskoka, but at 70.3 Texas his dreams were deflated.

Dave Mirra impresses again

Most folks know Dave Mirra because of his BMX Freestyle exploits and his Rallycross skills, but now Mirra is focused on triathlon, doing well and loving it.

Firing on all cylinders now

Heather Wurtele had a superb win at Ironman 70.3 California at Oceanside, and also took the title at 70.3 Monterrey. Look out for this tall Canadian in Mont Tremblant.

Is this man the heir apparent?

At the 2014 Ironman Asia-Pacific championships Paul Matthews was second in 8:02:14, and under the guidance of Craig Alexander we expect to see more from this Aussie.

Leanda Cave at Ground Zero

After winning the 2012 Ironman 70.3 and Ironman world championships double, Leanda Cave had a frustrating 2013 marred by injuries. After switching coaches, she is hunting gold again.

Not the usual triathlete

Caroline Gaynor has everything she needs to be a popular age group triathlete: looks, smarts, talent, vigor. But instead of being the belle of the ball she subordinates her ambitions to lift up others.

The return of Ellie Salthouse

21-year old Aussie Ellie Salthouse walked away from the sport after she had lost the passion but she is now back under the watchful eyes of Siri Lindley and we should expect to see much from this talented young athlete.

Wenke Kujala’s new life

German Pro Wenke Kujala recently had her second baby and will now focus more on being a mom and her career as the Erdinger team manager. She still wants to race some but not as a professional triathlete.