The 2010 ITU World Cup series launched in Mooloolaba, Australia and Aussie Brad Kahlefeldt grabbed the first win. Great Britain’s Stuart Hayes finished second and Aussie James Seear rounded out the podium.

Vendula Frintova chased hard on the bike and then ran down Tomoko Sakimoto and Liz Blatchford to win the 2010 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup in Australia. Sakimoto and Blatchford finished second and third.

Despite the stunning field at the recent Abu Dhabi Triathlon, Frederik Van Lierde managed to earn a 5th place and a good pay check. The Belgian Pro also has some other nice results to his name.

Jordan Rapp discusses how his sense of triathlon strategy evolved from his very first triathlon to his breakthrough pro performances in 2008 and 2009 – and how mastering triathlon technology satisfies his hunger for problem solving

Top professional triathlete and Slowtwitch chief technologist Jordan Rapp was seriously injured in hit-and-run accident while riding his bicycle. He remains in intensive care in Oxnard, California. (Latest update: 12 noon on Thursday, 3/24)

Rohto Ironman 70.3 at Oceanside always has cold water and hot fields because it’s the start of the season and it’s held in tri-industry haven Southern California. Timothy Carlson sets the odds and it’s up to the pros to prove he’s an idiot

In early February we started a new photo caption competition feature in the forum and every so often we will feature the last few winning captions in a story on the home page. Enjoy the photo caption competition winners 1-3.

In Part 2 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, Jordan Rapp recounts trying on many sports before finding rowing suited his temperament – and explains how the sport was excellent preparation for the triathlon wars.

Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the “head” of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but sports writer Sal Ruibal does not accept the apology.

A few weeks back we chatted with Kiwi Bevan James Eyles of IMtalk, and now we had a few words with coach John Newsom. IMtalk co-host Newsom is actually quite a good athlete with a sub-9 Challenge Roth finish in his resume.

Craig Alexander won the 2010 Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore and thus successfully defended his title at that hot and humid event. Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen grabbed the women’s title while defending champion Jodie Swallow had to be content with the runner-up spot.

This bike is a case study in: Not only power, not only handling, not only comfort, but superior aerodynamics is largely tied to choosing a bike that properly fits you.

More recently we noticed the GU Jet Blackberry gel, Bont sub-10 tri shoes, Look Keo Carbon Blade pedals, 2010 Dextro Energy ITU series and a Walz cycling cap.

Triathlon in general and Slowtwitch in particular are, thankfully, Islands of Détente. What should you expect to read on Slowtwitch, and, how politics-free will our words here be?

In Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming Ironman success

In seven years of organizing triathlons there has been only one thing, one entity, that has caused me to seriously consider a different line of work: the New York State Department of Transportation.

California is not yet in ascendance. But ascendance is in California. Here’s a virtual 3-volume set on climbing, headlined by Summerson’s newest catalogue of climbs.

Without thinking, some of the athletes taking the outside line put themselves at a disadvantage by running further. Over a common race course with turns, taking the outside line can make quite a difference.

Matt Chrabot won the 2010 Miami International Triathlon in a time of 1:46:29 and beat a pretty stellar field that included Chris Lieto, Matty Reed and Bevan Docherty. The women’s title was captured by Sarah Haskins.

Australian Luke McKenzie beats Hungary’s Jozsef Major by 11:14 for his fourth Ironman title and American Amy Marsh holds off Germany’s Nicole Leder by 10:13 at Ironman China.

Fredrik Croneborg of Sweden tops Aussie Chris McDonald and Belinda Granger bests fellow Aussie Amanda Balding at Ironman China 70.3

A beautiful day greeted the starters of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Eneko Llanos and Julie Dibens were the winners.

Eneko Llanos won the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in a time of 6:34:37 and along the way defeated a stellar field. Julie Dibens grabbed the women’s title despite having to deal with a flat tire.

Today we captured images during the morning swim and the bike check-in for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.