Josiah Middaugh started his athletic career in flatland Michigan, but now, in his sixth year of a topflight XTERRA professional career, it is his mastery of the mountains at home in Vail, CO that powers his thriving career
by Tim Carlson, July 28, 2009
A selection of great images from the 2009 Nautica New York City Triathlon by Timothy Carlson.
Greg Bennett takes rematch with Life Time Fitness top three as Andy Potts 2nd, Matt Reed 3rd, shuffling Minneapolis order; Rebeccah Wassner tops Becky Lavelle, earning her first home town win in sixth try at the Big Apple
Matt Reed-Andy Potts-Greg Bennett rated virtually dead even in rematch after Life Time Fitness finish line sprint two weeks ago; With LTF winner Sarah Haskins in Hamburg, this prognosticator picks Rebeccah Wassner to upset Julie Dibens and Becky Lavelle.
For many, Quelle Challenge Roth is about numbers, but spend time with the intense fans you’ll find that Roth is about passion.
Blake Becker rides race-best 2:09:10 bike for a 6:54 winning margin over Jeff Paul; Adrienne Saeger uses women’s-best 2:21:24 bike to forge 39-second margin over runner-up Michelle Lanouette to prevail at Spirit of Racine Half
Sixth annual half Iron-distance triathlon in New York’s Finger Lakes region draws 870 triathletes.
Aussies top Vineman 70.3 – Joe Gambles follows Rev3 second place with course record win at Santa Rosa while Pip Taylor outpaces Tyler Stewart for the win.
Ironman and Ultraman triathlete Jason Lester, who competes with a paralyzed right arm, upset heavy favorite Oscar Pistorius to win the ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability thanks to a strong voting support by fellow Hawaiians.
Roth is known for its history, its speed and for the large, passionate crowds. Photos by Timothy Carlson.
Final Complete Story: Chrissie Wellington smashed the Iron-distance world record with an 8:31:59 finish at Quelle Challenge Roth, with a women’s world-best-ever 4:40:28 bike split. Germany’s Michael Goehner wins men’s title.
Timothy Carlson’s late line for the 2009 edition of the historic, world’s fastest Iron-distance triathlon. Remember, even if you are enterprising enough to find a sporting palace willing to take your wager, following these odds will be hazardous to your wallet.
Leanda Cave, the dark horse with a world championship pedigree, and Erika Csomor, the odds-on second favorite: Portraits of two challengers to Chrissie Wellington at Quelle Challenge Roth