A lead pack of five men exited the waters of Caribbean Sea within seven seconds of each other, led by Josh Amberger (AUS) in 25:26. Tim O’Donnell (USA), Sam Douglas (USA), Ben Collins USA and Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS) followed the young Aussie into transition as the group of five mounted their bikes and headed out in the heat and humidity of St. Croix. Not much was settled … [Read more...]
Kona Start Still in Question for Colorado’s Mary Beth Ellis
Colorado's Mary Beth Ellis--a four-time IRONMAN champion--continues to a swift recovery from her September 12 surgery to repair a fractured clavicle and torn ligaments in her AC joint as a result of a bike crash. The eight-time IRONMAN champion has been undergoing aggressive rehabilitation after having arthroscopic surgery; she was allowed on a trainer only a few days after her … [Read more...]
10-year Lyons Resident Chris Legh’s Last Pro Race to be in Kona
After a nine-year absence from Kona, Chris Legh’s qualification for Hawaii this year is viewed in some corners as a deserving feat and just reward for one of IRONMAN’s elder statesman. The Australian's place in IRONMAN lore was secured with countless IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 wins, as well as a dramatic 1997 collapse within 200 yards of the World Championships finish … [Read more...]
Boulder’s Uli Bromme Claims First Ironman Victory at Canada
Whistler, BC (August 25, 2013) – Trevor Wurtele (CAN) and Uli Bromme (USA) both came-from-behind to capture their first-ever IRONMAN titles in the postcard beautiful setting of Subaru IRONMAN Canada. Wurtele a British Columbia native won in front of his home crowd with a finish time of 8:39:33 while Bromme--who trains in Boulder, Colo.--earned her first win with a time of … [Read more...]
Andy Potts Defends Title at 2013 Ironman Lake Placid
Lake Placid, NY (July 28, 2013) – Andy Potts (USA) successfully defended his title, becoming the only man to do so, with a time of 8:43:29 and Jennie Hansen (USA) captured her first IRONMAN win with a time of 9:35:06 in the 15th year of the IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon. Like last year, Potts led everyone out of Mirror Lake. This time he swam 46:48 (down from his 45:10 … [Read more...]
