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What We Have Noticed: Japan

With the stunning aftermath of the monster earthquake near Japan we decided to only feature ways to assist people in Japan for this issue of What We Have Noticed. Now updated.

A moment with Jessica Broderick

Jessica Broderick is racing in both drafting and non-drafting events and competes for the University of Colorado and Team Timex. She finished 10th at Elite Nationals in 2010, but has loftier goals for this year.

Van Lierde, Dibens take Abu Dhabi

Frederik Van Lierde recorded his biggest win to date with an impressive performance at the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. Julie Dibens led from start to finish and repeated her title from 2010.

Many eyes on Rasmus Henning

For Rasmus Henning the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon might turn out to be a race of redemption. He finished third in this event last year, and Kona did not at all go as planned. So here we go again.

Dirk Bockel is race ready indeed

The Luxembourger Pro Dirk Bockel has the work done for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon and is now waiting for the big day to come. He is considered one of the favorites and had a few words with slowtwitch.

Ryan Sissons – on the bubble

Ryan Sissons finished out 2010 with a U23 runner-up spot at the ITU Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest and is one of the contenders for a spot on the Kiwi Olympic team. He had a few words with slowtwitch.

Abu Dhabi Men’s Odds 2011

Rasmus Henning, Dirk Bockel, Eneko Llanos, Chris McCormack, Jordan Rapp, Craig Alexander, Marino Vanhoenacker, Timo Bracht and Faris Al-Sultan are Timothy Carlson's favorites for the Abu Dhabi Tri.

Abu Dhabi Women’s Odds 2011

Julie Dibens, Caroline Steffen, Catriona Morrison, Leanda Cave, Angela Naeth and Melanie McQuaid have the best shot at Abu Dhabi women’s gold. Or are there any others to watch in this unique event?

223 Arabian Kilometers

It doesn't have quite the ring of "1001 Arabian Nights," but the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon is equally unforgettable. I'm looking forward to returning to the Emirates for the second edition. My trip in March of 2010 for the debut event convinced me that this race has a place on every triathlete's "to-do" list.