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200 triathletes switch out of North Carolina Ironman events

In response to the controversy over North Carolina House Bill 2, Ironman offered registrants the option of switching to other 2016 Ironman races.

by Tim Carlson, May 20, 2016

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The Other Woman

Is USA Triathlon honoring their own stated selection procedure? The disparity between the announcement of the male and female spots after the WTS race in Yokohama has many asking this question.

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The recently announced Alaskaman, scheduled for July 15, 2017 in Seward, AK, joins the growing movement of extreme triathlons - ultra distance races with small fields set in stunning, but extremely challenging, locations.

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Talking with Zibi Szlufcik

After grand announcements fizzled (North America, Triple Crown) we asked Zibi Szlufcik easy and tough questions about THECHAMPIONSHIP.

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Shop Dogs 2

Riding a wave of popular acclaim, Slowtwitch doubles down with more Shop Dogs. Why these dogs chose the bike biz is God's mystery, but thankfully they did.

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Spencer Smith to coach Ghana

Three-time ITU World Champion Spencer Smith has signed on to be coach of the Ghana Triathlon Federation starting this week.

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Sofie Goos stabbed while training

Belgian triathlete Sofie Goos was stabbed in the back while on a training run in a park in Antwerp. A suspect in the case was arrested by police.

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Slowtwitch Texas Gathering

Slowtwitch pre-race gathering hosted by Ventum at the Ironman North America Championship at The Woodlands, Texas. Photographs by Lars Finanger.

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Middaugh, Paterson top Tahiti

Reigning XTERRA World Champion Josiah Middaugh and 2-time XTERRA World Champion Lesley Paterson win XTERRA Tahiti.

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Mario Mola takes Yokohama

Mario Mola of Spain earned his third WTS victory of 2016 and Crisanto Grajales of Mexico and Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway finished 2-3 at Yokohama.

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Lange, Gajer win Ironman Texas

Patrick Lange's race-best 2:40:01 marathon ran away from the men's field and Julia Gajer's superior swim trumped Jodie Robertson's better run to win Ironman Texas.