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Women in the triathlon—the differences between female and male triathletes: a narrative review

Triathlon events have gained popularity in recent years. With the increasing participation of women, aspects that influence performance and physiology, as well as differences between women and men, are of interest to athletes and coaches.

Marathons

After Beat Knechtle broke Frenchman Guy Rossi’s record for the most long-distance triathlons worldwide, the next record chase awaits.

2nd Eastern Switzerland Marathon Days

The 2nd Eastern Switzerland Marathon Days took place from May 1 to 11, 2025. Beat Knechtle was once again the only runner to complete all 11 marathons, as he did in 2024 at the 1st Eastern Switzerland Marathon Days.

11 marathons in a row: Appenzell extreme athletes at the Eastern Switzerland Marathon Days

Eleven days in a row, 42 kilometers every day: Appenzell doctor Beat Knechtle is running eleven marathons in a row at the Eastern Switzerland Marathon Days.

Congratulations on being named a 2024 Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS

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No hyponatremia despite continuous plasma sodium decline in female runners during a seven stage ultramarathon

The role of sodium supplements and sex in the occurrence of exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) remains controversial.

Race course characteristics are the most important predictors in 48 h ultramarathon running

Ultra-marathon running - where races are held in distance-limited (50 km, 50 miles, 100 km, 100 miles, etc.

Cycling and Running are More Predictive of Overall Race Finish Time than Swimming in IRONMAN® Age Group Triathletes

Several studies have evaluated the most predictive discipline (swimming, cycling, and running) of performance in elite IRONMAN® triathletes.

Analysis of the 50-mile ultramarathon distance using a predictive XGBoost model

Although the 50-mile ultramarathon is one of the most common race distances, it has received little scientific attention.