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Meet Timothy O’Donnell

After a few top five finishes at major triathlons, Timothy O'Donnell finally ascended to the very top of the podium with his win at Ironman 70.3 St. Croix. Slowtwitch had a few words with the Boulder, CO resident.

Andy Potts – Man For All Distances

Andy Potts is a throwback to the days before specialization when men like Mark Allen and Greg Welch could win at any length race in any format. He would be happy to be known as a Man For All Distances.

Ryan Barnett – on the move

13 months ago Ryan Barnett was on top of the world. A beautiful and loving family, a great job, a happy go lucky attitude and superb cycling fitness. But a terrible accident in May 2008 turned his world upside down.

The new Scott Plasma TT bike

Slowtwitch has just received the first images of the highly anticipated new Scott Plasma TT bike. Scott USA launched the bike just in time for the 100th edition of the Giro D’Italia and will be ridden by Team Columbia-Highroad.

2009 Wildflower Olympic

The day after the long course and all the international stars comes an underrated Olympic distance event. Photos by Timothy Carlson.

The arrival of Catriona Morrison

A few days ago Catriona Morrison stepped up to the very top of the podium in St. Croix, and defeated a stellar field that included two 70.3 World Champions. Can she repeat that act later this year in Clearwater?

Plant-strong Rip Esselstyn

Rip Esselstyn competed as a pro triathlete from the late 80's to the late 90's and was a superb swimmer and cyclist. He now works as a firefighter in Austin, TX but is now best known for his plant-strong diet.

2009 Wildflower Long Course

Cool temps and the deepest quality field in the 27 years of Wildflower promised record times. A photo gallery by Timothy Carlson

It’s Life Time live!

The Slowtwitch live coverage calendar is set for 2009, the centerpiece of which is the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series, featuring the Race to the Toyota Cup.

Docherty by a hair in Korea

Kiwi Bevan Docherty won the opening round of the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship series in Tongyeong, Korea by the narrowest of margins over Aussie Brad Kahlefeldt. A photo finish review had to be used.