Paterson Takes Women's Race in Tough Conditions Henderson, Nevada -- Josiah Middaugh and Lesley Paterson won the XTERRA West Championship off-road triathlon on a hot, windy, dusty day in the desert outside Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nevada. True to the XTERRA creed Mother Nature was the athletes’ toughest competitor and she made herself known early with a windstorm … [Read more...] about Colorado’s Middaugh Wins XTERRA West Championship
Colorado Triathletes
CU Four-peats as Team Champions at Collegiate Nationals
Tempe, Ariz. -- The University of Colorado's Michelle Mehnert and the University of Arizona's Ben Kanute raced to Olympic-distance titles at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships on Saturday at Tempe Beach Park. Mehnert, who is in her first year of representing Colorado, crossed the finish line in 2:01:13, more than a minute clear of the field. California's … [Read more...] about CU Four-peats as Team Champions at Collegiate Nationals
Potts Claims Fifth Win at IRONMAN 70.3 California
Oceanside, Calif. -- Andy Potts (USA) and Heather Jackson (USA) celebrated victories at this year's Accenture IRONMAN 70.3 California crossing the finish line in 3:49:45 and 4:13:48, respectively. This was Potts fifth win in Oceanside and Jackson’s first after finishing second the last two years. Despite exiting the water first and finishing the swim two minutes faster than … [Read more...] about Potts Claims Fifth Win at IRONMAN 70.3 California
Racing Underground Partners with Core Power to Create New Colorado Triathlon Series
Golden, Colo. -- Colorado has a brand new triathlon series, thanks to a partnership between Racing Underground, a multisport event production and timing company with an 18 year history in Colorado, and Core Power, a natural protein recovery drink. The Front Range Triathlon Series ties together three unique sprint events at three different venues within a 30 minute drive of … [Read more...] about Racing Underground Partners with Core Power to Create New Colorado Triathlon Series
Mary Beth Ellis, Cameron Dye Receive Elite Athlete Honors from USAT
Colorado Springs, Colo. -- USA Triathlon announced its 2012 Elite Athletes of the Year. Eligible athletes were nominated by their fellow elite competitors with the award selections being made by the USA Triathlon Athlete Advisory Council (AAC). “2012 was truly a remarkable year in triathlon. With outstanding performances across all distances, picking the winners from our … [Read more...] about Mary Beth Ellis, Cameron Dye Receive Elite Athlete Honors from USAT