Archive for the 'itu' Category

Andy Potts an Ironman

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Few weeks ago I have been surprised when I read that Andy Potts (USA), an ex-swimmer and an ITU world cup triathlete, has won the Ironman 70.3 California. And not only did he win it but he won it with the second fastest run.

Raynard Tissink kicks ass at ITU race

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

I had the pleasure to see a little experiment: an Ironman champion racing an ITU elite race. Check out the report and a video at TriCape.com

Les McDonald in the Hall of Fame and hopefully out of office

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

Les McDonald, president of International Triathlon Union, was inducted in the Triathlete Magazine Hall of Fame. Check out the article here.

Long Distance - maybe not

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

There seems to be growing dissension amongst the ranks of professional athletes to the ITU’s decision to change the format of the Long Distance World Champs to a double Olympic distance triathlon.

My first year

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Well 2006 is almost over and I am doing that retrospective thing we all do at this time of the year.
For someone who started triathlon as a dare from a friend, it has been a pretty good year. This time last year I was your average joe that went to the gym 2-3 times a [...]