US Olympian Ben Kanute traveled to San Diego to train with his coach, Jim Vance, before the St. George 70.3 North American Championships. Here are some highlights of what happened at the camp and how they approached final preparations.
by Lars Finanger, May 7, 2017
Sam Osborne of New Zealand and Jacqui Allen of Great Britain won the third annual XTERRA Tahiti Championship crowns in Moorea.
Alistair Brownlee held off Lionel Sanders by 33 seconds and Holly Lawrence led wire-to-wire to prevail at St. George 70.3.
2016 Olympic marathon gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge ran 2:00:25 in the Nike Breaking2 Sub-2:00 attempt over the distance.
John Cobb sold Cobb Cycling to Don Park, who has earned his own palmarès earned in the world of business. John remains aboard.
Hanson left his job as a professor of Athletic Training and Exercise Science in 2013 and recently posted the 20th fastest Ironman distance time in history.
Don Davis is the man behind the Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon, a unique event with multiple swim and run transitions in a stunning area of NY state.
Jodie Robertson, twice U.S. Olympic marathon trials qualifier, won IM North American Championship in 8:56:32, just 2 years in triathlon.
Cameron Dye won his 4th title at St. Anthony’s Triathlon and Lauren Goss took her first win when high winds forced shortening of the swim.
American Pro Jesse Thomas finished second at IRONMAN 70.3 Peru despite having to be duct taped into his race suit in T1. We had chat with him about this incident and much more.
Fredrik Croneborg beat Dougal Allan by 8:02 and Verena Walter of Germany beat Lucie Reed by 16:20 to win Challenge Taiwan.
When top men were led astray by confusing bike course markings, they opted for a 4-way tie; women had no such trouble at the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship.
Ruster Sports, LLC, has sued professional athlete Jordan Rapp for breaching his personal services contract.