Day one went off with a bang at the exclusive Island House Invitational Triathlon. Twenty of the fastest men and women in the sport were invited down to the gorgeous Clifton Beach in Nassau, Bahamas, to put it all on the line over three days of intense competition. Many of Colorado’s professionals were invited and made an impact from the start. Friday’s competition included … [Read more...] about Day One of the Island House Invitational Triathlon Is in the Books
Athletes at Altitude
Kona Recap and Colorado Results
Colorado Pros Prevail in Kona For the second year in a row, Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf dominated the world’s biggest triathlon stage with back-to-back wins at the IRONMAN World Championships on the Big Island of Hawaii. Frodeno had challengers breathing down his neck all day, particularly runner-up Sebastian Kienle, and had to work hard to take the win by less than four … [Read more...] about Kona Recap and Colorado Results
Athletes at Altitude: Pros Battle Heat and Humidity in Cozumel
Salthouse Turns in Podium Performance One Colorado triathlete we are getting used to seeing atop the podium these days is young gun Ellie Salthouse. The reigning IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder champ took on the heat and humidity at IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel and slowly made her way to the front of the race with consistency and speed throughout the day. After a solid swim (20:58), … [Read more...] about Athletes at Altitude: Pros Battle Heat and Humidity in Cozumel
Mack Magnificent in Taiwan, Evoe Podiums Again
After not racing for over a year, Colorado’s Danielle Mack was hungry to get back to the starting line. And, last weekend in Taiwan, she not only raced, she dominated. Mack captured the IRONMAN Taiwan crown after grabbing the lead during the bike, never looking back. The road to this win has been beyond grueling due to a year of illness, but thanks to patience, faith, and … [Read more...] about Mack Magnificent in Taiwan, Evoe Podiums Again
Athletes at Altitude: Colorado Pros Go Globetrotting
Beijing Brings Out the Pros After winning her first IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships last weekend, Great Britain’s Holly Lawrence continued her raceday domination by winning the Beijing International Triathlon. Her overall time of 2:07:39 was enough to hold off Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle, who finished only seven seconds back in 2:07:46. Rounding out the final podium spot … [Read more...] about Athletes at Altitude: Colorado Pros Go Globetrotting