The Latest Breaking News from Ironman

Heatwaves are making toxic algae worse, but the real problem is what we are putting into our rivers and lakes

This summer’s heat brought warnings about harmful algal blooms across Britain and Ireland. In August, swimmers were warned not to enter a newly designated bathing site on the River Thames at Ham and Kingston after blue-green algae were detected. The swimming section of an Ironman event in Leeds was also…

The Conversation · Sep 10

‘Unsafe for swimming’: Ironman Leeds is latest casualty of heat-fuelled toxic algae

Athletes faced last-minute cancelling of 2.4-mile swim, as experts say pollution and extreme heat are causing blooms

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

TRI:Thompson, Slater score breakthrough Ironman tri wins

Australians Nick Thompson and Penny Slater have scored their first Ironman-distance triathlon wins at the 15th Cairns race.

AAP · Jun 14

Who is Nandil, son of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who cleared Ironman?

Nandil Sarma, son of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has successfully completed the Ironman Vietnam. This demanding endurance race involves a 3.8-km swim, a 180-km cycle, and a 42.2-km marathon. Nandil achieved this feat in approximately 16 hours after just a few months of preparation. His father expressed immense…

The Economic Times · May 15

Who is Mara Flavia? Quick Facts on the Fitness Influencer Who Drowned At Ironman Texas

Brazilian influencer Mara Flavia Araujo drowned during the Ironman Texas triathlon's swim segment. Her death has sparked discussions on safety in endurance events.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Final Haunting Post Of Glamorous Triathlete Emerges After Texas Ironman Tragedy

According to a friend of Flávia, the triathlete had been down with “the flu” in the days leading up to the race.

Bored Panda · Apr 20

Brazilian fitness influencer dies during Ironman triathlon in Texas

Mara Flavia Souza Araujo drowned Saturday in Lake Woodlands, authorities said

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Latina Triathlete Mara Flávia Dead at 38 After IRONMAN Texas Tragedy

Brazilian fitness influencer and triathlete Mara Flávia Araújo has died at 38 after drowning during the swim portion of IRONMAN Texas in The Woodlands, authorities said Monday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Araújo, who was from Brazil, died while competing in the event and said preliminary findings indicate…

Latin Times · Apr 20

Blummenfelt, Matthews win Geelong triathlon

After having a rare off day earlier this month in New Zealand, Norwegian star Kristian Blummenfelt returned to top form at the Ironman 70.3 Geelong triathlon.

AAP · Mar 22

'A real bucket list year' - Recently-retired 15-year road pro Michael Woods launches endurance campaign on gravel at Santa Vall then Unbound Gravel 200

'Being a privateer, as I'm learning now, is a big undertaking' former Canadian road champion sets sights on variety, from Unbound to Ironman and skimo in between

Cycling News · Feb 9