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Laura Bennett’s BMC

Today we take a closer look at the BMC Teammachine SLR01 of US Olympian Laura Bennett. Bennett grabbed that coveted spot in San Diego.

Specialized Trivent unveiled

Master shoe builder Rob Cook and his team at Specialized debuted a shoe at the San Diego WTS ready to meet the demands required of ITU’s blazing fast transitions.

Watch out for James Hodge

Aussie James Hodge took the win at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton, and suspect there is more to come along those lines for this 20-year old Pro, and Hodge actually still raced as an age grouper in Beijing last year.

WTC Sells Lava Magazine

Lava Magazine, the brainchild start-up of Ironman executive, and former Triathlete Magazine owner, John Duke, was sold by WTC to four investors, including its founder John Duke.

Zoot Kalani 2.0 (2012)

When you see a heel loop, and a tongue loop, for fast and easy entering, the shoe was designed with triathletes in mind. The laces can be tightened in one pull. A lace lock and you’re good to go.

2012 USAT Hall of Fame

USAT Hall of Fame inducted worthies Ethel Autorino, Bob Babbitt and Sally Edwards, while the addition of Scott Tinley, Mark Allen and Scott Molina reunited triathlon’s Big Four.

Helen Jenkins’ Giant TCR

Helen Jenkins came to San Diego with a big number 1 on her back but did not let pressure get to her. Here is a look at her race winning Giant TCR Advanced SL.

Tire Sealants

This is, to date, your definitive overview of tire sealants, for training and racing, for all types of tires, and tubes, and tires without tubes. Including how to make your own home brew.

Kahlefeldt weathering TB scare

Brad Kahlefeldt, Australia’s top Olympic men’s triathlete, awaits one more test to be cleared of tuberculosis scare after suffering stabbing lung pains at ITU World Triathlon Series race in San Diego.

Fourth time’s the toughest

Hunter Kemper made his fourth U.S. Men’s Olympic triathlon team this weekend. But the road was tough as he fought off a string of injuries and faced an ever stronger set of competitors.

2012 San Diego WTS Men

The San Diego ITU World Triathlon Series men’s race was full of Olympic selection drama. Hunter Kemper made his fourth Olympic team and Manuel Huerta made his first. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Manny Huerta’s dream

Manuel Huerta weighs 123 pounds and stands 5-feet 7. Despite a silver at the Pan Am Games last year, the Cuban-born 28-year old was a long shot for the U.S. Olympic team. After Saturday, he stands tall thanks to the power of a fiercely held dream.

2012 San Diego WTS women

The 2012 San Diego ITU World Triathlon Series women’s event was the second round in the ITU’s premier worldwide series. This event also decided the final U.S. Women’s Olympic Triathlon team. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Brownlee dominates in San Diego

Jonathan Brownlee swam well, rode aggressively on the bike and then stomped on the competition during the run to win the ITU WTS San Diego. Hunter Kemper and Manuel Huerta earned the coveted US Olympic spots.

Raelert, Lidbury take Mallorca

Michael Raelert crushed the competition at the Thomas Cook Ironman 70.3 Mallorca in 3:57:08. Emma-Kate Lidbury successfully defended her title in the second edition of this event.

Olympic agony and ecstasy

When two great triathletes and good friends are pitted against one another in a struggle for the last ticket to the London Olympics, the victor’s thoughts are bittersweet and the vanquished fights off tears as she maintains a brave face.

Jenkins rules in San Diego

Helen Jenkins dominated the ITU World Triathlon San Diego, Erin Densham took 2nd, and Laura Bennett placed 3rd and thus earned the third and final U.S. women’s Olympic slot.

A 70.3 St. Croix gallery

Andy Potts and Angela Naeth took the titles at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 St. Croix and here is a gallery courtesy of photographer Justin Fabian.

More 2012 Wildflower images

Today we present another fine image gallery from the 2012 AVIA Wildflower Triathlon festival and all these photos are courtesy of our Kerry Yndestad.