Thursday morning in Tokyo saw Flora Duffy emerge victorious from a demanding 2019 World Triathlon Olympic Qualification Event in the most unexpected fashion. This was the Bermudian's first event back after a year out with injury. After a bike display that showed she has lost none of her trademark power and rhythm on two wheels, she hung tough on the run so that, after the … [Read more...]
Leiferman’s Back! Recap of the 2019 Ironman 70.3 Boulder
It was a serious battle of the local pros in the men’s race at the 2019 Ironman 70.3 Boulder. Six of the top eight men live in Colorado. While the blazing heat kept the spectator crowd decidedly sparse, the competition was exceptionally fierce and exciting. Skye Moensch survives the heat to win the women's race The lead group of 10 after the swim came out of the water … [Read more...]
2019 Ironman 70.3 Boulder Photo Gallery
Photos from this year's Ironman 70.3 Boulder. Men's podium: Chris Leiferman, Tyler Butterfield, and Kennett Peterson. Women's podium: Skye Moench, Lesley Smith, and Meredith Kessler. … [Read more...]
Middaugh Claims First Win of Season at XTERRA Quebec
Josiah Middaugh and Katie Button captured the XTERRA Quebec off-road triathlon elite titles at Lac Delage in Quebec, Canada. It’s the first win of the season for Middaugh, his second in a row in Quebec, and the 35th major victory of his storied career. For Button, it’s her second XTERRA World Tour win as an elite. The event started with a 1.5K swim, move onto a 27K mountain … [Read more...]
Matt Hanson and Lauren Brandon Victorious at Ironman Boulder
Boulder’s Flatirons provided a picturesque backdrop for athletes from around the world on Sunday at the 2019 IRONMAN Boulder. Matt Hanson (Storm Lake, Iowa) and Lauren Brandon (Fort Worth, Texas) took the top honors with finishing times of 7:57:03 and 9:09:09, respectively. Both of their finish times marked new course-bests, and Brandon's victory was her first full-distance … [Read more...]
