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The Slowtwitch Interactive Race Calendar adds race ratings
Now it's not simply what races take place where, when and across what distances. It's what races have enough Port-o-Johns!
Reed and Haskins conquer St. Anthony's
Matty Reed was victorious at the 2008 St. Anthony's triathlon and had the fastest bike split of the day. Sarah Haskins convincingly won the women's event and showed that she is a force to be ...
Don and Warriner on top in Korea
Current World Cup leader Tim Don (GBR) won the 2008 Tongyeong BG Triathlon World Cup in Korea with a blazing fast run. Veteran Samantha Warriner (NZL) had to outduel rookie Hollie Avil (GBR) for the ...
Southern California Triathlete Killed in Shark Attack
Dave Martin, a 66-year old retired Solana Beach veterinarian and member of the San Diego Triathlon Club, was killed today during a rare shark attack while swimming off the coast of Solana Beach.
Kattus the new U.S. Campy man
Campagnolo projects a kinder, gentler image for its U.S. operations, through hiring Tom Kattus to run its North American office. Kattus has a multisport background, so, could this mean more Chorus ...
Sabatschus and Granger on top in China
Despite temperatures in the high 90s and 94% humidity, Olaf Sabatschus won the inaugural Ironman China with a very impressive running performance. Belinda Granger looked smooth throughout the women's ...
Live coverage of Olympic Trials!
The U.S. Olympic Trials in triathlon feature 21 men and women racing for 2 slots. The link to our online coverage is found here.
Larger Expo in Kona in 2008
Ironman announced earlier this week that the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii would feature an expanded expo called Kona Demo Days. Does that mean that the Kona expo will soon be ...
DeBoom to race Leadville 100
Tim DeBoom announced this week that he'll be participating in the 2008 Leadville 100 event. Although no stranger to long distance triathlons and marathon running, this will be DeBoom's first foray ...
Hungarians sweep IM Arizona
What will be remembered as one of the closest Ironman finishes ever, Jozsef Major grabbed his very first title with an amazing run at the 2008 Ironman Arizona. Erika Csomor who hails from the same ...
Slowtwitch to report live from Olympic Trials
This coming weekend we will bring you a live report from the 2008 US Olympic triathlon trials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You will be able to find out right here which male and female US athlete will ...
Bayliss and Comerford victorious in South Africa
Stephen Bayliss showed tremendous patience and tenacity as he won the 2008 Ironman South Africa and with it, his very first Ironman title. Bella Comerford, not to be outdone by her fiance Stephen ...
Whitfield and Snowsill win in Ishigaki
Simon Whitfield showed that he is ready for another Olympic title with a very impressive win at the 2008 Ishigaki BG Triathlon World Cup. Emma Snowsill led the women’s race from start to finish and ...
Triathletes cover all moves at Carlsbad 5000
U.S. Olympic hopeful Jarrod Shoemaker breezed to the win in the "People's Race" in 14:32, while Julie Swail and Heather Fuhr dominated the women's 30-39 and 40-plus.
Gomez and Moffatt victorious in New Zealand
Javier Gomez overcame a 1 minute deficit after the bike to win the 2008 New Plymouth BG Triathlon World Cup and with it his ninth world cup title. Emma Moffatt won the women's title and thus most ...
Vernay and Wellington fly in OZ
Patrick Vernay repeated his title at Port Macquarie and now has 3 Australian Ironman titles to his name. Chrissie Wellington meanwhile proved that her win in Hawaii was no fluke and took the women's ...
NZ Olympic triathlon team complete
With the addition of Shane Reed and Andrea Hewitt, the New Zealand Olympic triathlon team for Beijing is now set. Additionally, Terenzo Bozzone and Nicky Samuels were named as reserves.
Caron "Dancing with the Stars"
Pro Triathlete and Slowtwitcher Jonathan Caron has been selected to participate in the upcoming season of ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars". While the exact pairing is not set yet, rumor is that he will ...
Gomez and Snowsill win in Mooloolaba
Javier Gomez won the 2008 Mooloolaba ITU World Cup and relegated last year’s winner Brad Kahlefeldt to second place. In the women’s race Emma Snowsill edged out Vanessa Fernandes for the title.
Potts and Csomor rock California 70.3
70.3 World Champion Andy Potts held off hard charging Craig Alexander by 3 seconds to win the 2008 California 70.3 triathlon. In the women's race, Erika Csomor had a great bike split to set up her ...
Reed and Haskins win Miami International Triathlon
Matty Reed narrowly defeated hard charging Oscar Galindez and Chris Lieto at the 2008 Miami International Triathlon. Sarah Haskins looked very fast in the women’s race and held Pip Taylor and Jasmine ...
DeVilliers and Rabie fly in Tunisia
Hendrik DeVilliers (RSA) and Mari Rabie (RSA) won the 2008 Yasmine Hammamet ATU Triathlon African Championships in Tunisia after winning the South African Championships a few weeks earlier.
Reed and Moffatt win Oceania Champs
Shane Reed (NZL) and Emma Moffatt (AUS) won the 2008 Wellington OCA Triathlon Oceania Championships and with it helped their countries earn an additional slot for the Olympics.
The 2008 Freedom Run Across America is on the way
1978 Ironman Tom Knoll and his son Warren are on a mission to run 3,300 miles from coast to coast in the 2008 Freedom Run Across America. This charity event started on March 1 and consist of 112 days ...
XTERRA Athlete Jamie Whitmore Faces Tough Battle
Jamie Whitmore, the 2007 XTERRA USA Champion, 2004 XTERRA World Champion and 2003/04 XTERRA European champion is undergoing tests for a tumor found on her left pelvis.
