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Big news for Desiree Ficker

Desiree Ficker got married late last year to Matthew Berry and the happy couple resides in Austin, Texas. In our video chat we also found out that there is even bigger news.

Prime time for Christian Kemp

Christian Kemp took the title at the 2013 Asia Pacific 70.3 Championships in Auckland, NZ and followed it up with a win at the Geelong Long Course Triathlon. We had a few words with the Aussie who is known by his friends as Kempy.

Big changes for Lisa Norden

Lisa Norden had a very fine 2012 season despite that photo finish loss of the Olympic Gold in London. But Norden now has a new place of residence, Crowie as a coach and a longer distance on her mind.

Get to know Ellen van Loy

Belgian cyclocrosser Ellen van Loy finished 9th at the World Championships in Louisville, but this former volleyball player first got her feet wet in triathlon. She now works a full time job while racing at the highest level of the sport.

Israel’s rising pro Ironwoman

Nina Pekerman emigrated to Israel at 17, became a 5-time Olympic distance national champion, then found her strength at the Ironman distance. Israel’s only pro Ironman is also building “A Bridge To Dreams.”

Life of an Israeli triathlete

Tom Marmarelli is 25, and won the 2012 Full Israman. He served in the Army and now he studies computer science, coaches triathletes and offers insights into the unique world of the Israeli triathlete.

Up close with Elle Anderson

San Francisco resident Elle Anderson of Team LadiesFirst Racing is relatively new to cyclocross and certainly someone to watch. She is not racing in Louisville and isn't even there to watch, but her mind certainly is in Kentucky.

It is triathlon for Magnus Backstedt

The 2004 Paris-Roubaix champion Magnus Backstedt has triathlon or more specifically Ironman Hawaii on his mind and we checked in with him to see where he is in terms of preparation and plans.

That peanut Christine Vardaros

Christine Vardaros has been living in Belgium the last 5 years now and while this NY raised cyclocross Pro has settled in nicely now, it hasn't always been easy. She is not in Louisville for Cross Worlds, but she won't be sad at home either.

Dylan McNeice on his Wanaka win

Dylan McNeice, a 27-year-old New Zealander who struggled for success at the Olympic distance, found long course his strength with a win over the legendary Macca and fellow Kiwi Jamie Whyte at Challenge Wanaka.

Random AG Ellen Hart

The very first athlete we approached about a random age grouper interview was Ellen Hart. We had no idea then that she was a Kona podium regular or that it would take more than a year to finally have this chat.

Kate Bevilaqua is Wanaka ready

Aussie Pro Kate Bevilaqua started 2013 with a win at the inaugural Albany Half Ironman and is taking on Challenge Wanaka this weekend. She talked to slowtwitch about racing, training and various animals.