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Just two years ago USA Triathlon asked US Naval Academy grad Timothy O’Donnell to serve in the domestique role to help out first tier triathletes gain points and strategic advantage in World Cup events leading to the Beijing Olympics. But in 2009, O’Donnell took his athletic fate into his own hands and found his greatness at the Ironman 70.3 distance, taking wins at St. Croix, Calgary, and Boulder 5430 long course. At the end of the year, he won the ITU long course World Championship in Perth and took his place with the elite of his sport. Recently, O’Donnell decided to make Boulder his permanent home and was in the process of closing on a home while ramping up his training for the 2010 season.

All photographs © Timothy Carlson