by Noelle De Guzman | Oct 6, 2015 | Daniela Ryf, Jan Frodeno, News
The Ironman World Championship brings together the best athletes in the world for a day-long spectacle of speed, endurance, and grit where only the best of the best will rise to the top. With last year’s men’s podium and the runner-up in the women’s race on its...
by Noelle De Guzman | Oct 5, 2015 | David Plese, News
For all his podium finishes after focusing on long-course racing, David Plese had yet to grab his first Ironman victory until this weekend. The Bahrain Endurance Racing Team member rallied from behind on the marathon to win Ironman Barcelona in 8 hours, 2 minutes, and...
by Noelle De Guzman | Sep 30, 2015 | News
Over the last decade, Europeans and Australians have had a firm grip on the podium at the Ironman World Championship. The last time a North American held the men’s title was in 2003 when the Canadian Peter Reid took his third Kona. The year prior, the American Tim de...
by Noelle De Guzman | Sep 29, 2015 | News
Elite athletes often tread a razor’s edge between fitness and illness. While they have each in turn racked up solid wins over this year, both Jodie Swallow and Caroline Steffen have also faced some health challenges that led to what they consider disappointing...
by Noelle De Guzman | Sep 28, 2015 | News
James Cunnama showed consistency by claiming second place at Ironman Mallorca on Saturday. The South African has not been off the podium since July, with his second place finishes at Challenge Poznan and the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon and third place at Embrunman. After...