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The fast rising Gwen Jorgensen

Gwen Jorgensen swam and ran for the University of Wisconsin and was introduced to triathlon by Barb Lindquist and USAT. Fast forward a year and Jorgensen is now racing ITU World Cup events.

Close up with Matt Chrabot

American Matt Chrabot has positioned himself well for London 2012. He finished 2010 ranked 12th in the world and as the highest ranking American. More recently, Matt took the gold at the Miami International Triathlon.

Cory Foulk hears a different drummer

In 1996, Cory Foulk finished Ironman Hawaii riding a 61-pound beach cruiser. Today, after a hip resurfacing operation, he's totaled 47 Ironman and 21 Ultraman events and still thinks the hard way is more fun.

The Goodbye of Tereza Macel

Tereza Macel announced that she is stepping away from the professional triathlon racing circuit and the announcement came as quite a surprise. Tez talked with slowtwitch about the decision and what might be next.

Cornering Kris Gemmell

Kris Gemmell just recorded a nice win at the steamy Aviva 70.3 Singapore, but his focus is clearly on the ITU Dextro Energy WCS events and qualifying for the Olympics. We had a few words with the man.

Mike Trees talks about Tri4Japan

We have seen the dramatic footage from Japan over and over, but to some folks the images hit much closer to home. Mike Trees and his Japanese wife Rieko are really close to the situation and started Tri4Japan to help folks there.

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.

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 calling Ben Hoffman

Ben Hoffman had a great 2010 season with wins at 70.3 Branson and Ironman Lake Placid. The Durango, CO resident will be heading to Abu Dhabi in a few days to show that there is more to come.

With Abu Dhabi on his mind

The 2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon champion Eneko Llanos will be back to defend his title later next week. He'll face an even tougher field this year but Llanos seems to be very calm and collected.