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Articles by Sal Faruggia

Introducing Nicole Kelleher

Nicole Kelleher is a professional triathlete who until recently was in medical school. She has won 2009 collegiate nationals, finished 3rd at 2010 Pro Nationals and now sits 6th in the 5150 series & 3rd in the Lifetime Fitness series.

The world of Brian Fleischmann

Brian Fleischmann has been racing as a professional for over a decade and raced the ITU WC Series, 70.3 Worlds, Rev3 events and the new 5150 series. Here he discusses his past, present and future.

Flying along with Jared Woodford

Jared Woodford is not your typical athlete with an Elite license. When he isn't racing or training, he is working full time as a commercial pilot. We talked to him about racing Pro, working full time and living his dream.

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.

Running man Kaleb VanOrt

Kaleb VanOrt is fast, scary fast. He had the fastest 10k split in every triathlon he has ever done. The former Notre Dame athlete burst into the limelight when he placed 3rd in Clermont.

Close up with Matt Chrabot

American Matt Chrabot has positioned himself well for London 2012. He finished 2010 ranked 12th in the world and as the highest ranking American. More recently, Matt took the gold at the Miami International Triathlon.

Ben Collins – a man with style

Ben Collins is one of America’s premier ITU professionals and is among the top swimmers in all of triathlon. He will be racing the Dextro Energy WCS events, but paused for a chat with Sal Farruggia.

A chat with Kyle Pawlaczyk

Kyle Pawlaczyk is a Pro triathlete who just wrapped up his freshman season. Based out of Richmond, VA he secured two top tens in the 70.3 series and was 13th at Ironman Lake Placid. He recently chatted with Sal Farruggia.

The thoughts of Chris Foster

Chris Foster is an American Olympic hopeful collecting points to get on the start line of the Olympic qualifying London WCS. Chris raced 6 of 7 WCS events in 2010 and checked in with slowtwitch to talk about what is next.

Traveling man Barrett Brandon

Barrett Brandon is a professional triathlete traveling the world chasing ITU points to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. This former collegiate national champion has raced in 25 different countries to date but had time to talk with Sal Farruggia of slowtwitch.

Meet Manny Huerta

Manny Huerta is currently hunting for an Olympic triathlon spot but is also racing some non drafting races. Our new editor-at-large Sal Farruggia spent time with the Cuban born Pro and shares some of his thoughts.