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AG drug testing wrap-up

Let’s wrap up the past week’s look at age-group drug testing. Maybe we can see a way forward and, perhaps, prevail upon those charged with keeping our sport clean to consider some ideas not currently on their radar.

Kienle, Stimpson in Buschhuetten

Sebastian Kienle showed that he isn’t just a strong cyclist with his win at the 25th edition of the Buschhuetten Triathlon and Brit Jodie Stimpson bested all the Germans to take the women’s title.

Haskins wins in Monterrey

Sarah Haskins broke away on the bike and held on during the run to take the win at the ITU World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico. Ai Ueda takes second place and Anne Haug 3rd.

ITU Monterrey to Brendan Sexton

Aussie Brendan Sexton stormed to the win at the 2011 Monterrey ITU World Cup and held of French Pro Frederic Belaubre and American Hunter Kemper. After a runner-up spot in Mooloolaba, Sexton now stepped up to the very top spot.

Ray’s Weekly Sports Electronics Mailbag

In this week’s installment of our weekly Q&A column focusing on personal sports electronics, Ray covers using multiple ANT+ devices at the same time, how to connect a magnet to a HED3 wheel and Forerunner screen protectors.

Hecht, Wurtele win IM St. George

Mathias Hecht won his first ever Ironman by 1:43 over Maik Twelsiek of Germany; Heather Wurtele of Canada repeats as early leader Jodie Swallow of Great Britain DNFs with foot injury.

Berkel and Lawn in Busso

Tim Berkel took the win at 70.3 Busselton just 6 days after finishing second to Joe Gambles at 70.3 Port Macquarie. Jo Lawn had won the women’s race in Port Macquarie and added another fine win to her impressive resume.

PEDs: The athlete’s attorney

Imagine a famous athlete accused of drugs: Howard Jacobs was probably that athlete’s lawyer. We’ve heard from USADA’s CEO, and WTC’s anti-doping director. Here’s a look from a different vantage point.

Wildflower man Jesse Thomas

Jesse Thomas surprised quite a few folks with his recent win at the 2011 Avia Wildflower triathlon and to some degree he also surprised himself. Slowtwitch had a few words with the fast running triathlete.

From the UCI with love

Imagine the surprise when the general mailbox of a brand contains an email from the UCI with the note that one of their products is illegal. That happened to Bont Cycling and we had a few words with their CEO Steven Nemeth.

In camp with Daniel Unger

2007 ITU World Champion Daniel Unger just concluded his training camp in Cervia, Italy and is now ready for the World Cup race in Mexico.

A closer look at Rafael

We recently visited Rafael Hoffleit in Germany to look closer at his bikes and understand a bit more about this designer whose bikes are hand crafted in Germany.

A few words with Joe Maloy

Joe Maloy, the 2009 USAT Age Group Champion, is quickly making his name known in triathlon circles. He already has three top 10 finishes this year on the Continental Cup circuit and is quickly ascending the ITU Points List.

Travis Tygart: America’s top PED cop

Travis Tygart is America’s top cop in the fight against performance enhancing drugs. He’s USADA’s CEO, formerly its general counsel. I asked him questions about its drug testing program for age-group triathletes.

2011 Wildflower long course

Dark horse Jesse Thomas shocked the field and Leanda Cave finished 5 seconds off Julie Dibens’ course record. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

Jordan Rapp’s Specialized Shiv

Jordan Rapp built up his Specialized Shiv just before the 2011 Avia Wildlower Triathlon and we had a closer look at his setup. As a bonus, Jordan also did a video walk-through.

It’s Ospaly and Haskins at St. Anthony’s

Filip Ospaly is moving up – 3rd at Toyota Cup Miami to 1st here at St. Anthony’s – and Matt Reed seems to have finally raced himself back into shape. Meanwhile Sarah Haskins continues to cruise to wins.

Drugs and testing for AGers: Intro

We’re going to talk this week about performance enhancing drugs for age group athletes. What’s legal, what’s ethical, testing, TUEs, everything you’ll need to know regardless of your age or ability.