BOULDER, Colo. (June 10, 2023) -- Colorado's Taylor Knibb showed why she was last year's IRONMAN 70.3 world champion with a dominating performance on her home turf at this year's IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder, besting local pros Holly Lawrence and IRONMAN 70.3 North American champion Jeanni Metzler. Boulder's Sam Long continued his winning streak with an equally impressive … [Read more...] about Knibb, Long Dominate on Home Turf to Claim Wins at IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder
Colorado Triathlons
Shannon Feran Leads Colorado Mesa University to Sweep of Top 10 at Desert’s Edge Triathlon
LOMA, Colo.— Shannon Feran won the overall and her age group title as those affiliated with the Colorado Mesa University triathlon team claimed each of the top ten finishes in the sprint portion of the Desert's Edge Triathlon, held Saturday morning at and around Highline Lake State Park. Feran finished in one hour, eight minutes, 51.8 seconds, crossing the finish line more … [Read more...] about Shannon Feran Leads Colorado Mesa University to Sweep of Top 10 at Desert’s Edge Triathlon
Rainy Weather Didn’t Deter Athletes at Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon
On a cool, rainy morning at Boulder Reservoir, a few hundred hardy athletes competed in the Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon, which also featured a duathlon and aquabike. The triathlon started with a 1.2-mile swim in the reservoir before athletes mounted their bikes for a two-lap bike course that covered 56 miles on the roads of Boulder County and then finished with a … [Read more...] about Rainy Weather Didn’t Deter Athletes at Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon
Boulder Sunset Triathlon Marks the Beginning of the End of Summer Racing
An early morning wakeup for triathletes on Saturday, August 28 brought a swarm of eager, anxious, and ambitious competitors to Boulder Reservoir to compete in the Boulder Sunset Triathlon. When entering the transition area, an abnormally quiet lull filled the air and it was obvious that focus was a priority for most competitors. Boulder Sunset was wetsuit legal with a water … [Read more...] about Boulder Sunset Triathlon Marks the Beginning of the End of Summer Racing
Sharpe and McBride Claim Victories at 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder, Metzler and Hoffman Podium
BOULDER, Colo. (Aug. 6, 2022) – Boulder provided a stunning backdrop for the 20th edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon. With some of triathlon’s best on hand, a pair of Canadians took top honors on the day. Matthew Sharpe (CAN) won the men’s professional race with a finishing time of 3:49:56 while Rach McBride (CAN) topped the podium in the women’s … [Read more...] about Sharpe and McBride Claim Victories at 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder, Metzler and Hoffman Podium