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Weekend Wrap Up: From Alcatraz To Oz
In this Weekend Wrap Up we travel from the tropical Challenge Cairns to the European Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series in Madrid, Spain. On the domestic front we tap into the Deuceman Triathlon in AZ and the epic Escape From Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco, CA.
Macca Proves He’s Still Got It At Challenge Cairns
The world champ takes home the world’s second largest prize purse, Keat runs her way to a second iron-distance win
Brownlee Brothers Go 1-2 In ITU Triathlon, Madrid
Alistair Brownlees waits for his brother before crossing the line in first in Madrid.
San Diego Athlete Killed In Car Accident On Cycle Path
Nicholas John Venuto, 40, was killed Tuesday night while riding his bicycle in Rancho Penasquitos.
SCOTT Sports and Linsey Corbin Auction Custom Plasma3
SCOTT Sports announced today that they would donate Linsey Corbin’s custom Plasma3 bicycle to the CAF auction happening next week at the CAF Athletes Foundation Benefit of Heroes, Heart and Hope Live/Silent Auction Event in NYC June 8th.
New York Life Insurance Signs Deal With Multirace.com Series
One of the nations leading insurance carriers, New York Life, is partnering with the Multirace.com Series.
FELT LAUNCHES TRI-CENTIVE(tm) BONUS PLAN
New Bonus Plan Specifically Targets Age-Group Triathletes at both Ironman 70.3 World Championships and Kona World Championships
Dextro Energy World Championship Series Madrid Preview
With one of the deepest fields in the sport, dozens of athletes could cross the line in first this weekend in Madrid.
WTC Names New Chief Executive
The World Triathlon Corp., owner of the Ironman, Ironman 70.3 and 5150 triathlon brands, has named Andrew Messick, former president of AEG Sports, its new chief executive.
The World’s Fastest Triathletes
IndyCar drivers Tony Kanaan and Vitor Meira to race Ironman Hawaii
Trail Running Tips for Triathletes
We asked Dr. Victor Runco of the San Diego Running Institute to provide tips to triathletes looking to add trail running to their workout repertoire.
Memorial Day Weekend Triathlons
Looking for something to do during Memorial Day weekend? Why not sign up for a last-minute race? You’ll burn off the calories in time for Monday’s barbecue.
CBS News Reports Hincapie Testified That He And Armstrong Supplied Each Other With EPO, Testosterone
George Hincapie, one of Lance Armstrong’s closest friends during their time together at the U.S. Postal Service and Discovery Channel teams and the only member of all seven of Armstrong’s Tour de France-winning squads, testified before a federal grand jury that he and Armstrong had supplied one another with EPO and testosterone, CBS News reported Friday afternoon.
Introducing: Giro Selector aerohelmet
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Andreas Raelert to Race Challenge Kraichgau
Though the Challenge series will gain them no points toward racing in Kona, the Raelert brothers have been vocal about wanting to race each other at the Ford Ironman World Championship this year.
Tri-Cycle Rentals: Race Day Tri Bike Rental Company
Don’t want to lug your bike to a race? Rent a Tri-Cycle.
ITU Re-schedules Yokohama Event For September
The International Triathlon Union (ITU), the worldwide governing body for triathlon, today announced the Yokohama round of the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series has been re-scheduled for Monday 19 September, 2011.
Rapp And Naeth Claim Leadman Tri Titles
Rapp, Naeth top an elite field in the ultra endurance event.
Stoltz and Paterson Victorious at Inaugural XTERRA Pacific Championship
Long known as a surfing haven and an outdoor lover’s paradise, Santa Cruz welcomed over 200 off-road triathletes to the XTERRA Pacific Championship event.
Quotes from Pro Panel at Rev3 Knoxville
My friendship with Matty goes up and down based on how we are racing and training. We're still friends now, but we'll see how tomorrow goes.
What’s New In The Twitterverse
This week the pros grumble about Ironman China and talk pole dancing
Ironman China and Ironman 70.3 China Cancelled
“While we have had nothing but positive experiences in working with China’s sports authorities in the past, TSB simply failed to provide all of the documentation necessary for CTSA to process the sanction.”
Tempe Town Lake Will Continue To Host Swim Events
In a press release today the City of Tempe announced that Tempe Town Lake, the swim venue for Ironman Arizona and several other triathlons, will continue to host swim events
Wittmack Completes Inaugural World Triathlon With Everest Climb
He swam 275 miles down the River Thames and across the English Channel, pedaled 9,000 miles from France to Nepal, then ran 950 miles from the Bay of Bengal in India to Mount Everest
Hunter Kemper Named USOC’s April Athlete of the Month
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) honored triathlete Hunter Kemper as its male Athlete of the Month for April following a victory at the Ishigaki ITU Triathlon World Cup.
FuelBelt Joins Forces with The Hartford Sales Group
This new partnership, effective immediately, will continue to help drive FuelBelt forward as the number one hydration belt in the world.
Revolution3 Announces Race in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
The course passes through downtown Wisconsin Dells and into the surrounding community providing athletes a unique route that can't be repeated anywhere else.
Ironman China Cancels Swim
Ironman is offering a full refund of entry fees to athletes wishing to withdraw from the event.
Arizona Mulls Tempe Lake Swim Ban
Swimming because it is healthy may just sink in Tempe, AZ because of water quality issues.
Weekend Wrap Up: From Busselton to St. George
From the 70.3 in Busselton, Australia to the ITU World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, to the ultra-challenging Ironman St. George, Utah, Triathlete.com brings you race reports and photo galleries to catch you up on all the action.
Ask Aaron: When Should Triathletes Replace Tires, Chains, Shoes?
Here are some guidelines for when you should consider swapping your old stuff for new.
Mystery Man Jesse Thomas Wins Avia Wildflower; Cave Wins Women’s Race
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Pro Support: Specialized Athletes Get Special Treatment At Wildflower Triathlon
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Q & A With Mirinda Carfrae On Racing In St. Croix
I love the laidback island atmosphere and the fact that the conditions in St. Croix are so very similar to Kona
Julie Dibens withdraws from the Avia Wildflower Triathlon
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Sprint And Team Championships Added To The 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series
The higher profile of the Team Triathlon World Championships will bolster the ITU's bid to have the event included on the Olympic Games programme for Rio 2016.
USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship, Presented by Saucony, to Air Nationally on CBS Sports Network
CBS Sports Network will debut separate one-hour telecasts on Friday, April 29
TYR Sponsors British Triathlete Tom Lowe
With the likes of Andy Potts and Chrissie Wellington on the roster, Lowe will have inspiring teammates to motivate him.
What’s New in the Twitterverse
Rinny sees a snake and Matt Reed cries over some milk
Rasmus Henning Qualifies For Kona 2011
It’s really great to being able to look forward to the world’s most prestigious Ironman again.
Olympic triathlete Matty Reed partners with Samsung Mobile for third consecutive year
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