Michael Warner suffered a heart attack during the St. Anthony’s Triathlon Sprint event and was saved by the coordinated efforts of first responders and the teams at BayCare’s St. Anthony’s Hospital and BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Hospital. His experience highlights the importance of preparation and rapid medical response in emergencies. Michael Warner, a seasoned triathlete from […]
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Registration Opens June 15 for 44th St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Weeks after a successful event that produced two new champions and drew thousands to downtown St. Petersburg, planning is underway for the 2027 event. Registration is approaching for the 44th St. Anthony’s Triathlon, powered by BayCare. Following another successful race weekend that saw two new champions crowned, participants are invited to “Find Your Finish Line” when registration opens at noon Monday, June 15, for next year’s […]
Sam Appleton, Annie Fuller Win St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Thousands of athletes and volunteers descend on St. Petersburg for Florida’s most scenic race. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (April 26, 2026) – Sam Appleton and Annie Fuller powered to hard-earned victories Sunday morning in the 43rd St. Anthony’s Triathlon along St. Petersburg’s scenic downtown waterfront, besting a talented field of Olympians, world champions, Ironman competitors and professionals. Appleton, of Boulder, Colo., completed the 1.5K swim, […]
Two Comebacks, Two Crowns at the St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Sam Appleton returns after a decade and Annie Fuller battles back from injury to claim the professional titles at the 43rd edition of the race. But the pros weren’t the only compelling stories on the race course. Two new champions emerged at Sunday’s St. Anthony’s Triathlon, one returning after a decade-long absence and the other […]
Brownies Learn They Can Do Hard Things at Meek & Mighty Triathlon
On a beautiful day in St. Petersburg, eight 8- and 9-year-olds of Girl Scout Troop 16400 finished their first triathlon as a team. They were in good company with about 700 weekend athletes at the event. The sign said it all: “Powered by Thin Mints.” Members of Girl Scout Troop 16400 Brownies from St. Paul’s Catholic School […]
St. Anthony’s Triathlon Gears Up for 43rd Event
Expect intermittent road closures and traffic delays during race weekend, April 24-26. ST. PETERSBURG, FL — April 13, 2026 – The 43rd St. Anthony’s Triathlon will bring more than 3,000 participants and visitors to St. Petersburg. The three-day event features the Meek & Mighty Triathlon on Saturday, April 25, and the Olympic- and Sprint-distance races […]
These Brownies Become Tough Cookies for the St. Anthony’s Triathlon
The Meek & Mighty Triathlon for the young and young at heart will welcome several girls from Girl Scout Troop 61400 who are ready for the swim, bike and run challenge. Around this time of year, Girl Scouts are most visible for the vast array of cookies they sell to family, friends and shoppers outside […]
Weight-Loss Surgery is ‘Life Changing’ for Weekend Triathlete
Antony Mascovich remembers the uncomfortable moments all too well from years of carrying more than 370 pounds on his 6-foot-2 frame: The times he was unable to conceal himself in games of hide and seek with his nieces; his difficulty simply keeping pace with his two pet pooches at the dog park; his request for […]
Registration Opens June 1 for 43rd St Anthony’s Triathlon
Just weeks after the completion of this year’s successful St. Anthony’s Triathlon, organizers are inviting participants to “Find Your Finish Line” earlier this year when registration for next year’s event kicks off this Sunday, June 1. “We had such a fantastic race weekend this year and so many participants said they want to get the race […]
Marc Dubrick, Grace Alexander Win St. Anthony’s Triathlon
More than 3,100 athletes swim, bike and run through downtown St. Petersburg as Dubrick wins second year in a row ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (April 27, 2025) – Marc Dubrick and Grace Alexander claimed hard-fought victories Sunday morning in the 42nd St. Anthony’s Triathlon along St. Petersburg’s scenic downtown waterfront. A talented pro field of Olympians, […]