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The Weekend Box Nov 15 2015

We offer accounts of a windblown Challenge in Australia, a long course duathlon age group national championship held at a Texas Speedway, and British Triathlon awards.

Aigroz, Riesler win IM Malaysia

Mike Aigroz of Switzerland edged Frederik Croneborg of Sweden, and Diana Riesler of Germany dominated the women’s field with a strong bike, split at Ironman Malaysia.

Running for dough in WSNC

The Matt Gfeller Donut Run in Winston-Salem brought out 912 runners to run 5k and eat a few donuts, but most importantly it raised over $50,000 for pediatric trauma.

Laurent Vidal has passed away

French triathlete and coach Laurent Vidal died last night at his home in southern France at age 31, and the triathlon world is sad and shocked.

Judging Intent

The institutional change we need to make is the adoption of intent into the rulebook, allowing officials to make calls based on intent.

How high can Emma Pooley rise?

Retired cyclist Emma Pooley medaled at the Olympics and UCI Worlds; now she’s winning triathlons like Alpe d’Huez and Embrunman, and ITU duathlon worlds.

A Men of Triathlon Mo update

On this 9th day of Movember we present the top 8 Men Of Triathlon fundraisers so far this year. But the bar is set low, so come in and take over.

Big money and smiles on day 3

Javier Gomez and Gwen Jorgensen held on to the top positions on the third day at the Island House Invitational Triathlon, and they were rewarded nicely.

The Weekend Box Nov 8 2015

The Weekend Box brings reports of triathlon action at a Challenge half and an Ironman 70.3 in Australia, a debut Women’s Collegiate Nationals in Florida, and a 70.3 in Austin, Texas.