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Just days before the Ironman World Championship, we were invited for an exclusive sneak peek of the new Pinarello Bolide F TR, an Italian bike built for modern triathlon. Read the full article at The Bolide F TR Is Pinarello’s Latest Triathlon Statement on Triathlete.

From missing champions and awkward silences to bold race strategies and emotional farewells, there was plenty to unpack at the 2026 Ironman World Championship pro press conference. Read the full article at Quotes from the Pros at the 2026 Ironman World Championship Press Conference on Triathlete.

Brands are back on the Big Island with a giant pile of new (and wild) bits of tri gear. Editor-in-chief Chris Foster reveals the most cutting-edge tech. Read the full article at The Hottest (and Coolest) New Gear at the 2026 Ironman World Championship on Triathlete.

Editor-in-chief Chris Foster has spent almost a quarter of his life reporting on the Ironman World Championship. These are the nine things that have kept him sane. Read the full article at 9 Secret Things to Do at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona on Triathlete.

Preview the top contenders, winning odds, and key storylines for Saturday's 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Read the full article at 2026 Kona Ironman World Championship Top Men and Women Contenders Expert Analysis on Triathlete.

With a massive field of competitors and high-stakes racing on the bike leg, we sat down with Ironman’s Head Referee and RaceRanger experts to discuss how they plan to manage congestion and prevent drafting in Kona. Read the full article at Ironman, RaceRanger, and the Battle Against Drafting at Kona 2026 on Triathlete.

Iron War wasn't the only Kona race that had fans on the edge of their seats. These epic Kona battles were thrilling to the very last second. Read the full article at The Closest Kona Battles in Ironman World Championship History on Triathlete.

Bob Babbitt sits down in Kona with athletes as they prepare for the 2026 Ironman World Championship. Read the full article at Breakfast with Bob Offers Insights into the 2026 Ironman World Championship Via Athlete Interviews on Triathlete.

Solveig Løvseth will be working hard to defend her 2025 title while Lucy Charles-Barclay and Taylor Knibb are looking for redemption on the Big Island. Here's how the women's Ironman World Championship race will likely unfold. Read the full article at The Spectator’s Guide to the 2026 Women’s Ironman World Championship Pro Race on Triathlete.

Although defending champion Casper Stornes is out with an injury, four former world champions with six titles between them will line up on October 10. Thorsten Radde analyzes how the competition will likely shape up. Read the full article at The Spectator’s Guide to the 2026 Men’s Ironman World Championship Pro Race on Triathlete.

At 19, German triathlete Tyler Smuda is the youngest male competitor at the Ironman World Championship in Kona—and he’s keeping his cool amidst the pressure. Read the full article at Tyler Smuda, Kona’s Youngest Male Competitor, Is Ready For the World Stage on Triathlete.

At 82 years old, USA Triathlon Hall of Famer Bob Plant has survived crashed bikes, broken bones, and frigid waters. Now, as the oldest competitor at the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona, he isn't just looking to finish- he's racing to win. Read the full article at “You Never Know How Many Chances You’ll Get,” Says Kona 2026’s Oldest Triathlete on Triathlete.

This list includes some of the sport's top names, proving that the brutal conditions of world championship racing can get the best of anyone. Read the full article at The Biggest Ironman World Championship Meltdowns Of All Time on Triathlete.

A box jellyfish bloom has decided to crash the 2026 Ironman World Championship course just before race week. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe - and why your race-day dreams aren’t sunk just yet. Read the full article at The Ill-Timed Jellyfish Bloom and What It Means for Ironman Kona on Triathlete.

From pioneers like Gordon Haller to modern-day champs like Patrick Lange, we tracked down every single man who has claimed the Ironman World Championship title to find out where they are and what they’re conquering now. Read the full article at Men’s Ironman World Champions: Where Are They Now? on Triathlete.

From the original triathletes who forged the path in Kona to the modern powerhouses redefining the sport today, discover where life after the finish line has taken every women’s Ironman World Champion. Read the full article at Women’s Ironman World Champions: Where Are They Now? on Triathlete.

Between gridlocked traffic, littering, and bad behavior, race week in Kona tests the limits of aloha. Here is what it's really like when thousands of triathletes take over our town. Read the full article at I’m a Triathlete and Kona Resident. We Need to Talk About Your Ironman Race Week Behavior. on Triathlete.

At 79, breast cancer survivor Linda Ashmore has conquered open-water records and world championships. As the oldest female competitor in Kona, she proves that extraordinary endurance is built on grit, joy, and relentless motion. Read the full article at At 79, Breast Cancer Survivor Linda Ashmore Is Rewriting What’s Possible in Kona on Triathlete.

18-year-old Francesca DelPresto is proving that big goals are meant to be chased - starting with the Ironman World Championship in Kona. Read the full article at How the Instagram Algorithm Inspired Kona’s Youngest Ironman Athlete, Francesca DelPresto on Triathlete.

Across 140.6 grueling miles, you might only catch a fleeting high-five or a quick glimpse on the Queen K - but for these married Ironman triathletes, knowing their partner is on the same world championship course changes everything. Read the full article at Why Kona’s Return to a Single Day Means Everything to These Ironman Couples on Triathlete.