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Ironman Coeur d’Alene

Ironman, North Idaho Sports Commission Agree to Coeur d’Alene Triathlon Extension

Ironman and the North Idaho Sports Commission will organize a 70.3 triathlon in the Idaho destination for the next three years after a vote at this week’s city council meeting. The Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene triathlon will consist of a 1.2-mile single-loop swim in the waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Athletes will then embark on […]

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Alcatraz Main

Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Provides Unique Endurance Experience

Only three people escaped from the Alcatraz federal prison in the island’s history. In 1962, three men were able to somehow make it to the ocean and nobody knows their whereabouts since. For the past 42 years, however, it’s been a little bit easier to escape. Instead of hardened criminals, it’s now some of the […]

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Edinboro Triathlon
The 35th Edinboro Triathlon in Erie, Pennsylvania, on June 3 will be the final one. Photo by Peter Rickloff

Final Edinboro Triathlon Taking Place June 3

The Edinboro Triathlon presented by PNC Bank, a yearly tradition in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1986, will host its final event on June 3. Nearly 300 athletes will swim, run and bike, with Pat Crawford Beach along Edinboro Lake serving as the start, transition areas and finish line. This will be the last year of the […]

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World Triathlon Malaga

Malaga Awarded 2024 World Triathlon Championship Finals

World Triathlon has awarded the 2024 championship finals to Malaga, Spain, in Andalucia with champions to be crowned for the Elite, U23, Junior and Para triathlon, the Mixed Relay World Championships for U23/Juniors and potentially Para triathlon, as well as Age-Group Standard distance, Age-Group Sprint distance, Age-Group Aquabike Standard distance and Age-Group Mixed Relay World […]

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USA Triathlon Omaha

Omaha to Host 2024–2025 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival

Omaha, Nebraska will host the 2024 and 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival at Lake Cunningham, June 5–9, 2024. The event will bring together the nation’s best multisport athletes as they compete in 12 events across multiple race formats along with nine National Championship Events. “We are thrilled to continue our Multisport Festival in […]

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Ironman

Ironman Announces 2023 Broadcast Schedule

Ironman has announced its broadcast schedule for the 2023 season. The 2023 full-distance Ironman triathlon broadcast schedule will feature 12 stops around the globe including both the men’s and women’s 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship, which will be available on Ironman.com/LIVE, and Ironman YouTube and Facebook channels. The 2023 season Ironman 70.3 triathlon broadcast schedule […]

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USA Triathlon Foundation

USA Triathlon Foundation Creates Elevate 2028

The USA Triathlon Foundation has unveiled Elevate 2028, the organization’s 2023–2028 strategic plan which outlines the path toward increasing philanthropic support, encouraging a culture of philanthropy and providing a greater impact for donors and members of the multisport community. “Elevate 2028 lays out the USA Triathlon Foundation’s holistic approach to fundraising, from creating and enhancing […]

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USA Triathlon Women’s Series

Events Announced for USA Triathlon Women’s Series

USA Triathlon has announced the 15 women’s-focused multisport events that are a part of the inaugural USA Triathlon Women’s Series, which highlights prominent women’s races across the country for female athletes of all skill levels. “Our sport has always been unique in that the pioneers of our sport established parity from the early days of […]

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Adam Andrasko Wrestling
Adam Andrasko, the CEO of USA Artistic Swimming, is also one of the top wresting referees in the state of Colorado. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz/SportsTravel)

Out of the Water, On to the Mat

Adam Andrasko was outside his house on a recent weekend in Colorado Springs when the father of a local high school wrestling star ran by on a jog. Andrasko, the chief executive officer of USA Artistic Swimming, was wearing a Team USA hoodie, the kind many national governing body leaders tend to have multitudes of […]

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USA Triathlon Foundation

Four New Officers Elected to USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees

The USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees has elected four new officers. Alex Egan was announced as the board chair. The remaining three officer positions are filled by newly elected trustees who joined the board in 2022 with Audra Mallow as vice chair, Bill Shenkin as treasurer and Reggie Waller as secretary. Egan, who became […]

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