Articles by Sal Faruggia

Aileen Reid is one of the premier women on the ITU circuit, but perhaps you know her better as Aileen Morrison. After last year’s Grand Finale Aileen got married and now Reid is on the back of her Irish tri-suit.

Chris Tremonte raced professionally from 2005 to 2012 and while he claims to be semi-retired from racing he is still very fast and is capitalizing on his multi-sport background through several different athletic ventures.

David Kahn works long hours as a practicing dentist, but that doesn’t stop him from competing as a professional triathlete. He won the 2011 Rhode Island and started his season last weekend in San Juan

Nicky Samuels won 2 World Cups and went to the Olympics this year but 2012 was not all roses for her as she dealt with numerous health related setbacks while bravely earning New Zealand’s third country spot.

Here is Tyler Butterfield’s Cervelo S5 which he rode to the fastest bike split in the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon – 58:32 for the 43k course.

Tyler Butterfield has raced many endurance sports over the past decade and while the events he has raced have varied, one thing has remained the same, his supreme cycling skills. Sal Farruggia had a few words with him.

Dan Wilson was on the 2012 Australian Shadow Squad and was considered a contender for an Olympic spot but had to deal with extended injuries and instead had to sit out nearly all of the 2012 season.

Drew Scott may be the son of Dave Scott, but Drew isn’t resting on his father’s laurels. Drew as an amateur had the fastest overall time at Buffalo Springs 70.3 and next year he’ll be racing as a pro while finishing his last year at Colorado University.

Brian Duffy Jr. has been knocking at the door of an amateur national championship for several years. He finally took the crown this year on his fifth attempt. Sal Farrugga had a few words with him.

Haley Chura won the 2012 USAT Age Group Championships, but admits that she feels more comfortable at longer distances. This fast triathlete from Atlanta discusses her USAT race here.

Johnathan Brownlee was the only returning member from Great Britain’s 2011 Championship Relay Team and he was the deciding factor in this year’s repeat championship.

Jesse Thomas topped Conrad Stoltz by 2:06 and closed in on Richie Cunningham for the Rev 3 series lead; Lauren Goss won by 2:41 over Becky Lavelle and passed Nicole Kelleher for the series lead at Rev3 Maine.