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Docherty, Williamson in Texas

Kiwi Bevan Docherty unleashed a run of fury to capture the 2014 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas in 8:09:37. Texan Kelly Williamson took the women’s title and possibly her finest win in 8:54:42.

Jorgensen dominates Yokohama

After her first clean swim and ride at a World Triathlon Series event this year, Gwen Jorgensen laid down the law on the run to dominate the third WTS round at Yokohama Saturday.

A man with an unselfish attitude

During the Waldo County YMCA Tri in Maine, a triathlete crashed hard because of a car who pulled into the road, and fellow competitor Roberto Lopez-Anido stopped to assist and direct traffic.

Gomez edges Mola at Yokohama

Defending World Triathlon Series champion Javier Gomez dropped Jonny Brownlee, Alistair Brownlee, Richard Murray and outsprinted fellow Spaniard Mario Mola to win Yokohama – his 3rd straight WTS in 2014.

A few words with Alicia Kaye

Alicia Kaye had a great 2013 season with big wins at St. Anthony’s, Cap Tex and Oceanside and is about to defend that Lifetime Cap Tex title in Austin again. We checked in with her to see what else she is up to.

Injured by a car while racing

Joe Anderson was passing another triathlete during the bike segment of the Waldo County YMCA triathlon when according to the Bangor Daily News a car pulled out of a driveway and caused a collision.

We Noticed: Hanseeno, B70..

This time we noticed the ultra light Hanseeno cycling shoes, the b70 core shorts, the Almanzo 100 gravel race, a nifty cycling accessible coffee shop and more.

Weekend Box May 11 2014

The Weekend Box brings you two half Iron distance races from beautiful European resorts, a stirring first World Cup in Chengdu, China, and more

Fast Aussie Katey Gibb

Aussie age grouper Katey Gibb started triathlon recently but she is already tearing it up. At 70.3 Busselton she won her age group and finished 4th overall.

Challenge Bahrain – $500,000

The Challenge Family announced a new half distance race in Bahrain with a very impressive $500,000 prize purse for Pros – eclipsing money offered at all other races of that distance by a massive margin.

The one and only Nils Nilsen

Nils Nilsen is one of the finest shooters in triathlon and he is also a super nice guy who is highly respected by other industry folks and media people alike.

Bike splits at Challenge Roth

We looked closer at the fastest bike splits of triathletes at Challenge Roth over the years compared to those who rode the 112 miles as part of a relay.

2014 Spy Belgian Waffle Ride

The Spy Belgian Waffle Ride is a tough event in SoCal that challenges even seasoned Pros with a distance of 134.5 miles and 10,276 feet of elevation gain.

The Self-Coached Athlete’s Toolbox

Lowes motto is “Let’s build something together.” The Slowtwitch DIY training expert, Gloria Liu, is back with how to be your own coach. With Gloria’s tips, let’s build some fitness together.

State of Tri Finale

In our final installment on the “state of tri” we see that youth us up in the U.S., the adult market is flat, as many in industry can attest, but triathlon around the world is booming like never before.

The Weekend Box May 4 2014

Reports from exciting races in California, Busselton and Port Mac Australia, St. Croix and much more can be found in The Weekend Box of May 4th 2014.

2014 Wildflower long course

Lake San Antonio was almost empty thanks to the drought; still Tri-California held another Wildflower so Jesse Thomas could four-peat and Heather Jackson three-peat.

Frodeno, Kessler rule St. George

Jan Frodeno ran down defending champion Brent McMahon to win Ironman 70.3 St. George. Meredith Kessler pulled away from Jodie Swallow to defend her title in Utah.

Calm before the storm

On the eve of the 32nd Wildflower long course, the day is filled with meetings, some PR appearances, telling tall tales at meals, a kids race, thinking about tomorrow.

Why dry Lake San Antonio?

Triathletes arriving at Lake San Antonio for the 32nd Wildflower Triathlon were met by a shocking sight – a yawning, empty pit of sand and a few green reeds. Wildflower race director Terry Davis explains.

The cloud of a doping past

Hector Guerra Garcia and Antonio Colom Mas are likely the fastest cyclists in triathlon right now, but a cloud of a doping past hangs over their heads and also those of other previously convicted dopers.

Speed Concept brake tips

We give you a step-by-step guide on how to properly service rear brakes on the Trek Speed Concept triathlon bike, including a few pro tips and tricks.