American Matt Reed has made it a goal to defend all seven of his wins from 2009. He’ll kick off that effort this weekend at the Miami International Triathlon. Although Reed will not have to worry about fellow American, and second place finisher in Miami last year, Andy Potts, he will have his work cut out for him with many Olympic-distance specialists toeing the line. It’s a similar story for last year’s women’s winner, American Jillian Petersen. While Petersen will not have to contend with American Jasmine Oeinck (runner-up from 2009), she will take on Olympic-distance stars like Sarah Haskins and Mary Beth Ellis.
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While most of the international triathlon community will have eyes on this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Triathlon, a little less than 4,000 miles away athletes will competing in one of the hardest triathlons in the world at Ironman China. Last year’s race was so difficult that neither of the champions will be back to defend at what many have called the hardest Ironman in the world.
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Lagat appears sharp in 3000m qualifying.
Written by: Sean McKeon
The opening day of the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Track and Field Championships in Doha, Qatar was a positive one for the American distance contingent. Here are some of the highlights in the distances on day one:
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Australian professional triathlete Leon Griffin reports on his experiences from the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.
Well folks, GO TIME is almost upon us for 2010’s most anticipated showdown and you could cut the tension in the air with a knife! The general consensus is that this race has the best field outside of Kona and I wouldn’t disagree. I’m absolutely stoked to be a part of it and test my early season form like everyone else.
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With a unique course made up of a 3km swim, 200km bike and 20km run, the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has brought out the best cyclists in triathlon to take on the bike-heavy course. The best cyclists tend to have the best bikes, and we’ve got exclusive shots of some of the top contenders’ rides. Check out these photos by Triathlete Photo Editor Nils Nilsen.
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Photo: Courtesy Alison Semrau.
Alison Semrau and Stephen Cross will be married on Saturday and run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon—with a third of their wedding party—Sunday.
Interview by: Matt Fitzgerald
Alison Semrau, 33, is a real estate attorney in Dallas. Her fiancée, Stephen Cross, 45, is a financial analyst. She’s a runner; he’s a triathlete. After tying the knot in front of 60 guests on Saturday, they and 16 of those guests will wake up early the next morning to participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon.
Alison took a break from final wedding preparations to satisfy my curiosity about this arrangement.
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Saucony has announced the signing of two American ITU stars in Jarrod Shoemaker and Sarah Groff. The multi-year endorsements mean that Saucony will likely have a triathlon presence at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
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The Competitor Group (CGI) today announced that Julia Beeson Polloreno has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Triathlete, the world’s leading multisport magazine.
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In the final article of his beginner series, Triathlete Magazine Senior Editor Matt Fitzgerald explains why perfecting your swim stroke is key to becoming a good triathlete.
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Professional athletes, including Faris Al-Sultan, Bjorn Andersson, Phil Graves, Julie Dibens, Virginia Berasategui and others, gathered at a press conference to talk about this weekend’s inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.
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