Denmark's Helle Frederiksen, an Olympian, world-champion and multiple 70.3 winner, announces her retirement from professional racing.

Rodolphe (Rudy) Von Berg is back to defend, but will have to contend with superstar Javier Gomez. Holly Lawrence looks for her third 70.3 regional championship and Helle Frederiksen looks for a win after two runner-up finishes at the Ironman European Championship in Elsinore, Denmark.

Helle Frederiksen swam and rode clear of the rest of the field to take Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau.

Taking the ITU Long Distance World Title in her home country has led to some big nominations for Denmark's Helle Frederiksen.

Maurice Clavel socked the field on the bike, while Helle Frederiksen ran herself clear of Jocelyn Mccauley and Lisa Norden to take the women's field at Ironman 70.3 Vichy.

Helle Frederiksen was thrilled to take the ITU Triathlon Long Distance World Championship in her home country of Denmark, taking the day that is one of the highlights of the Fyn ITU Multisport World Championship.

Helle Frederiksen thrilled the Danish crowd with a home-country win, while Pablo Dapena Gonzalez took the men's race at the ITU Long Distance World Championship in Fyn, Denmark.

Laura Philipp and Michael Weiss ran their way to the wins at Ironman 70.3 St. Polten.

The fastest women ever over the half-distance, Helle Frederiksen, has her sights set on the Ironman World Championship this year. Some insights from the Danish star on her 2018 plans, new sponsors and more.

As she aims for her first trip to the Ironman World Championship, Helle Frederiksen signs with Trek/ Bontrager.

After an impressive runner-up finish in Penticton, Helle Frederiksen is set for another big race this weekend - the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

She's the fastest woman ever over the half-distance. At the ITU Long Distance World Championship in Penticton, Canada Helle Frederiksen made her long-distance debut, finishing second.

After a convincing win at Ironman 70.3 Otepää earlier this month, Helle Frederiksen is North America-bound for the ITU Long Distance World Championship and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

The Crank is happy about Ashleigh Gentle's breakthrough day, loves ITU racing, is impressed by Norseman ... another weekend of commentary from The Crank.

Annabel Luxford and Michael Raelert pulled clear on the run to take the Ironman 70.3 European Championship in Elsinore, Denmark.

She's the fastest woman ever over the half-distance and is gearing up for a big day in Samorin. We catch up with Denmark's Helle Frederiksen.