Sep. 8, 2008
Biscay, McDonald Win Wisconson
The accomplishment of finishing an iron-distance triathlon has long been considered one of the most difficult feats in athletics. American Hilary Biscay and Australian Chris McDonald took the athletic task one step further by racing back-to-back ...
Sep. 7, 2008
Aussies Sweep SingaporeIn only its second year of existence, Ironman 70.3 Singapore is quickly becoming a popular race among pros and amateurs alike. As a destination triathlon complete with a hot, tropical climate, this race allows many pros to simulate the conditions of ...
Sep. 7, 2008
Bennett, Lavelle Dominate L.A. Tri
LOS ANGELES - It was business as usual for Australian Greg Bennett and American Becky Lavelle, as the two extended their Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series leads by winning the Los Angeles Triathlon Sunday, September 7.
The morning grey at Venice ...
Sep. 5, 2008
Late-Season Race Action
Just as the days get shorter and temperatures begin to plummet, the late-season triathlon scene heats up. Sunday, September 7, is jam packed with four major long-distance events—Ford Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman UK, Ironman 70.3 Monaco and Aviva ...
Sep. 1, 2008
Newton 24 and 8 Hours of Triathlon RecapAURORA, CO, AUGUST 31, 2008: The world's only 24 Hours of Triathlon concluded today to an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers. Athlete's braved a variety of weather conditions to complete repeated laps of swimming, biking and running throughout the day ...
Sep. 1, 2008
Wellington, Loy Victorious at ITU Long Distance World ChampionshipAlmere, Netherlands (August 31, 2008) - Chrissie Wellington continued her winning ways at today's International Triathlon Union Long Distance Triathlon World Championship in the Netherlands. The British long-distance star took gold for her first ...
Sep. 1, 2008
Longree, Kramer-Postma Win LouisvilleAug. 31, 2008 - After a sweltering Sunday in Kentucky, Germany’s Maximilian Longree the Netherland’s Mariska Kramer-Postma were victorious at the sophomore edition of Ironman Louisville. Longree used a blistering 2:48 marathon to win in ...
Aug. 25, 2008
Rhodes, Granger Overpower Competition in Canada
In a race year that has boasted as many headlines about weather as it has triumphant athletic stories, race morning in Penticton was a welcome site to pros and age-groupers alike. The days leading up to the Subaru Ironman Canada gradually grew ...
Aug. 25, 2008
Hayes, Lavelle Roll Through Windy City
Aug. 24, 2008 -- Chicago certainly doesn’t have the reputation for having the perfect climate for triathlon, but thousands of athletes were treated to near-perfect conditions for the 26th annual race. Taking advantage of the pristine conditions ...
Aug. 18, 2008
Frodeno Sprints to Gold!
These German triathletes certainly know the meaning of "upset." Channeling his comrade Daniel Unger's come-from-behind win at the 2007 International Triathlon Union world championship, Germany's Jan Frodeno used all the last-minute gusto he could ...
Aug. 18, 2008
Potts, Wellington Top TimbermanThe Chrissie Wellington Dynasty doesn't look to be ending anytime soon - the reigning Ironman world champion crushed the women's field Sunday at Timberman 70.3 in Gilford, New Hampshire, her 4:11:46 time good enough for sixth overall. Meanwhile, ...
Aug. 18, 2008
Stoltz, McQuaid Win Mountain Championship
The XTERRA Mountain Championship on the grounds of Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah features nearly 3,500 feet of climbing and can prove to be a trying test of strength and agility for even the fittest triathlete. With no guarantee of finishing ...