By Kevin Mackinnon / IRONMAN.com Boulder, Colorado has been one of triathlon’s hottest spots for decades. The home of numerous IRONMAN champions for all or part of the year, the city just outside of Denver has become a training mecca for triathletes from across the globe. Which is why it is surprising that it took so long for the city to host a full-distance event, … [Read more...]
Andy Potts Takes Second Ironman Coeur d’Alene Victory, Ben Hoffman Third
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (June 29, 2014) – Andy Potts (USA) displayed poise and brilliant race tactics, while Heather Wurtele (CAN) was unmatched on the day as both earned wins at the twelfth edition of IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene with times of 8:25:44 and 9:34:32, respectively. Andy Potts (USA) set the tone quickly in the race when he pushed his way to front of the swim group in … [Read more...]
Boulder’s Tim O’Donnell Wins St. Croix
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...]
