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A talk with Captain Duncan Smith

The third parachutist during the 2008 Ironman Hawaii was Captain Duncan Smith. Lars Finanger talked with Captain Smith about the jump, what a successful SEAL candidate might look like, and more.

Meet Commander Keith Davids

Commander Keith Davids was one of three Navy Seals who parachuted out of a C-130 plane into Kailua-Kona Bay before competing in the 2008 Ironman Hawaii. Lars Finanger picked the brain of Commander Davids the day before the 30th anniversary event.

Fast Times at Clearwater Beach

Things we learned at the blazing fast 70.3 worlds - Transitions count. You probably can't win Clearwater after racing Kona. Amateur Brooke Davison rocks. Drafting is unavoidable in the amateur waves.

The slowtwitch list: Inferno Triathlon

Our new series "the slowtwitch list" will introduce you to unique multi sport events from around the world. We start this series with a closer look at the Inferno Triathlon in Switzerland.

The determined Sam Warriner

A tough sprint at the World Championships in Vancouver gave Kiwi Sam Warriner the final podium spot, but she ended up as the overall champion of the ITU World Cup series this year. She talked to Slowtwitch.

TC in Clearwater, part 1

Our senior editor and hot shot photographer Timothy Carlson captured lots of stunning images during the 70.3 Clearwater event and we encourage you to look at them closer.


Part 2 of Timothy Carlson's Clearwater race day gallery is right here.

Related 2008 Clearwater race day gallery by Ramon Serrano

Images from the day before the event by Ramon Serrano

TC in Clearwater, part 2

Part 2 of Timothy Carlson's race day images of the 70.3 Clearwater event. Timothy captured determination and power hard at work at these final triathlon World Championships of 2008.


Part 1 of Timothy Carlson's Clearwater gallery is right here

Related 2008 Clearwater race day gallery by Ramon Serrano

Images taken the day before the event by Ramon Serrano

Plata and Groff win in San Francisco

Victor Plata and Sarah Groff were victorious at the 2008 San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island, the final race in the USA Triathlon Haul to the Great Wall Elite Series. But the series titles belong to Matty Reed and Julie Ertel.

Bozzone, Zeiger take 70.3 titles

The youthful Terenzo Bozzone, 23, and the veteran Joanna Zeiger, 38, controlled the 2008 Clearwater 70.3 World Championships and smashed course records along the way.

70.3 Clearwater odds: the men

As Crowie, the new King of Kona, takes a rest, and defending champ Andy Potts is presumably still recovering from his Kona debut, the men's field at the 70.3 World Championships is wide open.

70.3 Clearwater Odds: the women

With 2006 champion Sam McGlone sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and 2-time Ironman winner Chrissie Wellington resting on her laurels, can anyone beat defending champion Mirinda Carfrae?