The idea for the original Ironman Triathlon arose during the awards ceremony for the 1977 Oʻahu Perimeter Relay. Among the participants were … See more

Over time the popularity of the sport of triathlon grew, and the annual race on the Big Island became The Ironman World Championship. In … See more

Triathletes train year round and no matter the amount of time and effect made, injuries are always possible. Many factors can be accounted for injuries happening, intrinsic factors are … See more

The Ironman format remains unchanged, and the Hawaiian Ironman is still regarded as an honored and prestigious triathlon event to win worldwide. For the 2024 Ironman Triathlon, … See more

In 2013, Ironman piloted the "Swim Smart Initiative" in North America and brought with it some notable safety related changes to the … See more

Many studies have been conducted to enhance the performance of the athletes who are training for the Ironman Triathlons while others … See more

There are over three dozen Ironman Triathlon races throughout the world that enable qualification for the Ironman World Championships. Professional athletes qualify for the championship through a point ranking system, where points are earned based on … See more