Laurent Vidal of France pipped Australian Brad Kahlefeldt and Frenchman David Hauss in a thrilling sprint to the line to win his first ITU World Cup in the men’s race at Mooloolaba.
by Tim Carlson, March 24, 2012
Three time ITU World Champion and 2008 Olympic champion Emma Snowsill’s chances to defend her Olympic gold at London are at risk as stomach illness hits days before Mooloolaba World Cup.
Rising Australian off road star Ben Allen and Swiss veteran Renata Bucher both won XTERRA Saipan Saturday in the Northern Marianas and thus swept the 2012 XTERRA Asian Triple Crown series.
Kelly Williamson is back to her racing template of excellent swim, lose time on the bike and kill them on the run. She took 2nd at Panama 70.3 and a win at San Juan 70.3, but watch out.
A year ago, Greg Bennett committed to chasing the dream of the London Olympics and took Kona off his bucket list. In a twist of fate, he’s an extremely long shot at London but a short course win at Hy-Vee re-opened the door to Kona.
Timothy O’Donnell edged Leon Griffin thanks to the swim while Kelly Williamson’s swim and run overcame Linsey Corbin’s bike to take the top spots at Ironman 70.3 San Juan.
Australian Josh Amberger won it with the best bike and best run to top Denis Vasiliev; Mary Beth Ellis of the U.S. used a race-best swim and best bike to outpace Michelle Wu and win Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore.
Ben Allen outran Olivier Marceau and Renata Bucher blew the women’s field away to take the wins at the XTERRA Guam Championship Saturday.
Australians Brendan Sexton and Emma Jackson used race-best runs to win the 2012 Devenport OTU Oceania Championships in Tasmania Saturday.
Against an internationally acclaimed field, former professional cyclist Nikki Butterfield went for the kill with her ace and held on with a third-best run for a breakthrough $50,000 win at Abu Dhabi.
After his stunning 7:52:36 performance winning Roth in 2010, Rasmus Henning has been bedeviled by mysterious cramps and contemplated retirement. His Abu Dhabi win revived his high expectations and Kona ambitions.
A $250,000 purse, a stellar international pro field plus 1,800 amateurs, a fascinating Middle Eastern venue and mild late winter temperatures mark Abu Dhabi as a highlight of the triathlon season. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson
Some say Abu Dhabi’s 200 kilometer bike course and 20km run fits Chris Lieto like a glove. Triathlon’s fastest cyclist talks about his chances for the $50,000 top prize in his first crack at the United Emirates speedway.