Caribbean Dream: Ironman Cozumel Kicks Off Sunday

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Such a pity: the margaritas are cold, the ocean is warm, and thousands of athletes will eschew it in lieu of energy drink and gel to take part in the fourth running of Ironman Cozumel in Mexico. No matter; the [...]

Johnsen, Martin Victorious at Ironman Western Australia

Published Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 | Written By LAVA Editors
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Busselton woke up with a typical chill in the air. What wasn’t so typical was the choppy swim that athletes had to navigate. Germany’s Horst Reichel was first out of the water and started the bike with a two-minute lead [...]

Colucci, Carvallo Reign Supreme in Pucon

Published Monday, April 29th, 2013 | Written By LAVA Editors
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Dubbed as “the most beautiful race in the world,” Ironman 70.3 Pucon did not disappoint, offering perfect temperatures, a bit of wind, and even a near photo-finish between Brazil’s Reinaldo Colucci and Argentine-born Italian triathlete, Daniel Fontana. Both men have [...]

Macca Takes on Kiwis at Challenge Wanaka

Published Monday, April 29th, 2013 | Written By LAVA Editors
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At Thursday’s press conference for the 2013 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, homeland hopeful Bryan Rhodes playfully goaded one of the sport’s most successful pros—Chris McCormack—that if he expected the Australian to win what is in effect his home race, he had [...]

Kemp keeps winning streak – Moffatt narrowly misses maiden long course win

Published Thursday, April 25th, 2013 | Written By LAVA Editors
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Australia’s Christian Kemp ran away from a world class field to claim his second major victory in 2013 at the URBAN Geelong Long Course Triathlon on Sunday. Fellow Australian Melissa Hauschildt also came from behind to claim victory from two-time [...]

Galindez, Wurtele Take Top Honors at Ironman Panama 70.3

Published Thursday, April 25th, 2013 | Written By LAVA Editors

Twenty-five year triathlon veteran Oscar Galindez proved he hasn’t lost a step with his win in Panama, while Heather Wurtele emerged to capture the Ironman 70.3 Latin American Pro Championship title at Ironman 70.3 Panama. In the men’s race, Galindez [...]