3-time XTERRA World Champion Conrad Stoltz recently completed his “swimming pool in the backyard” project.
by Herbert Krabel, March 22, 2009Craig Alexander outruns Chris McCormack to reverse their 2007 Ironman Hawaii duel; Swallow, a 2004 Olympian, breaks through to a win in the longer distance after three Olympic distance 3rds last year.
In the late 80’s Jeff Devlin was known as a duathlete, but he quickly added swimming to his repertoire. In 1991 and 1994 he managed 3rd place finishes in Kona and was a threat to win pretty much any race he entered.
We did notice new TT bars from 3T, a monofin from Lunocet, a trainer from Lemond Fitness, a scale from Tanita and a bag from Manhattan Portage.
The World Triathlon Corporation announced that it has finalized a long-term partnership with performance footwear and sportswear brand K·Swiss, to provide Ironman performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel.
Many know Jimmy Riccitello as an Ironman cycling official, but he also has a very impressive athletic resume. He is an XTERRA World Champion, won St. Croix twice, plus he also won 70.3 Buffalo Springs and several USTS events.
Triathlon’s user vortex, the American Southwest, now has bookend Ironmans, in Arizona and Utah. The early May race to debut in 2010 will take place in St. George, and feature moderate difficulty and spectacular scenery.
Jo Lawn had won Ironman New Zealand 6 years in a row before she finally had to “settle” for the runner-up spot in 2009. She talked to slowtwitch about Taupo, Kona, training, rules and few other things.
Atkinson defended his Australian National Olympic distance title and took his third straight City of Perth Triathlon, while Annabel Luxford took a decisive win to spark her road back from injury and 2008 Olympic disappointment
Matty Reed repeated his title at the 2009 Miami International Triathlon in a new record time of 1:47:22 and narrowly held off Andy Potts. The women’s crown went to Jillian Peterson in a time of 2:00:21.
Two time Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty outruns Clark Ellice and World number 8 Debbie Tanner outsprints Nicky Samuels at Wellington for Kiwi Olympic Distance National Crowns
A look at new goggles from blueseventy, a neat gadget from HED, an inexpensive ti frame from Lynskey Performance, a tri suit from Pearl Izumi and a tri suit from TYR.
Economic difficulties and time constraints caused Singapore to step down as the host of the 2009 World Championship series opener. Tongyeong, Korea stepped up instead and the event will now take place a week earlier than originally scheduled.