July 26, 2010
The Professional Triathlon Association, a U.S.-based triathlon union that recently opened itself up to international members, announced its official response to the World Triathlon Corporation’s new Kona qualification and prize money rules.Written by: Courtney Baird PROTA based its response off of a survey it conducted on 500 athletes. Many of these surveyed athletes were former Ironman
July 21, 2010
Tempe Town Lake, a mainstay in the Arizona triathlon community, is down to less than three feet in depth after the dam holding the lake exploded yesterday evening. It is unclear at this point what will happen to the fall triathlons, including Ironman Arizona, that were set to be held at the lake in the
July 18, 2010
Photographer Larry Rosa was on hand to capture photos of one of the most beautiful half-Ironman courses in North America. American Chris Lieto and Australian Mirinda Carfrae turned in impressive performances to take the victories.
July 18, 2010
American Chris Lieto and Australian Mirinda Carfrae were victorious at today’s Vineman Ironman 70.3 race in Sonoma County, California. Lieto out-biked the competition, while Carfrae turned in her signature half-marathon performance. American John Dahlz was the first out of the river in a time of 24:30. Another American, John O’Grady, was second, with New Zealand’s Kieran
July 13, 2010
The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has released the final rules for how professionals will qualify for the 2011 Ironman World Championship and how prize money will be distributed. Earlier in the year the organization had established new rules for the way prize money is distributed, referred to by many as the 8% rule. After much