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A chat with Kyle Jones

Kyle Jones is currently the top ranked Canadian male ITU Pro, but he'll be the first to say that getting on the podium in the important races is what really matters. He had a few words with slowtwitch.

2011 Challenge Copenhagen

The second Challenge Copenhagen provided speed, thrills and a great experience in a race set in Denmark's magical capital. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Lowe, Rollison win Steelhead Duathlon

Weather caused organizers to cancel the swim and Brit Tom Lowe grabbed the win at the Steelhead "Duathlon" in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Aussie Melissa Rollison reeled in American Heather Jackson to take the women's race.

Bell, Stewart take Lake Stevens

Luke Bell pulled away from Paul Ambrose to take the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens title. Tyler Stewart had a monster bike split and then cruised home on a fast 1:22:29 run to take the win.

McMahon, Jorgensen in Hungary

Canada's Brent McMahon jumped out of a break to win the Tiszaujvaros World Cup in Hungary. A bit earlier in the day, American Gwen Jorgensen earned her first World Cup win, for a North American sweep.

Aussies repeat at Copenhagen

Tim Berkel overcame a drafting penalty and a late charge by Jimmy Johnsen to win the 2011 Challenge Copenhagen. Rebekah Keat broke her own record with a dominating 8:52:42 to take the women's title again.

Böcherer, Thuerig win 70.3 European Champs

Andreas Böcherer overcame rain and a tough bike course to win the 70.3 European Championships in Wiesbaden, Germany. Karin Thuerig also took care of business on the bike and earned the women's title.

70.3 Philippines to Jacobs, Granger

Pete Jacobs successfully defended his title at the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines in 3:51:43. Belinda Granger passed long time leader Amanda Stevens on the run to take the women's race.

Whistler, Wu take 70.3 Yeppoon

Ollie Whistler held off Matty White by 6 seconds to win the Capricorn Resort Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon in 3:56:44. Michelle Wu grabbed the women's title in 4:22:43.

Keat is a sub-9 hour regular

In 2011, Keat suffered through a bout of extreme fatigue and was hit by a car, but at Roth she was back in the sub-9 hour club and is ready to defend her Copenhagen title.

Keegan Williams keeps moving up

Kiwi Keegan Williams had a breakthrough race last year at Challenge Copenhagen, finishing second with a closing 2:46 run. He's coming off a third at Challenge Roth this year and wants to step up in Copenhagen.