Peter the Great Reid and his three Ironman World Championships had been happy to quit professional triathlon and enjoy life as a Canadian bush pilot. So what drew him back to a Penticton alliance with the Challenge group?
by Tim Carlson, August 23, 2012
Annett Finger from Germany won the 2012 Norseman Extreme Triathlon in a course record time of 12:17:04 despite gunning for the record from the previous year. We had a few words with this upcoming Pro.
Elite Triathlon Academy resident Luke Farkas recently grabbed the title at the USA Triathlon Junior National Championships and has his sights now set on Auckland, New Zealand where the Worlds will take place in October.
In the immediate wake of two-time winner Chris McCormack and three-time champion Craig Alexander, 2011 runner-up Pete Jacobs has the game – if healthy – to follow fellow Aussies atop the podium at Kona.
We spoke with former Ironman World Champion, Michellie Jones. She is making the transition from full-time athlete to career woman, coach, and continuing race-course threat. How does she manage it all?
This talented Aussie swimmer/cyclist has led some big races but a simply decent 32 minute 10k run has steered him to non-drafting races; a degree in international relations and a wicked sense of humour helps him navigate the globe in style.
Cameron Dye, a rare triathlon pro who was born and raised in Boulder, has proven he can win big non drafting races with a world-class swim and bike. He reminds experts of the great Craig Walton – and might have a future in ITU if he can improve his run.
David Kennedy Thompson, or DKT, is a long-time American professional triathlete. With a humble and calm demeanor, his persona flies under the radar – that is, until you watch him race.
Kyle Jones will be one of 5 triathletes representing Canada in London. While his qualification was at one time unsure, he has since been on a tear and won the Edmonton World Cup. He chatted with Sal Farruggia.
This half-Ironman master is having the best year of a consistently excellent career at the age of 39. Cunningham talks about winning Rev3 half Ironman races and pulls no punches about USADA, due process and the WTC.
The USPro Tri Team features 10 American athletes and they are led by Ryan Bates. Sal Farruggia had a few words with him to learn more about the team and concept behind it.
Branden Rakita is a Colorado-based professional XTERRA racer who also dabbles in road triathlon. We take a look behind the scenes to see what makes him tick – and race so fast.
Susan Katz is a very accomplished para athlete. She started off in track and basketball, but later made her way to triathlon and the Big Island. We take a look at her incredible journey.
