Category Archives: 1/2 Ironman

Amey and Cave Win at Ford Ironman 70.3 Florida

May 19, 2008 –

from NASports…
Orlando, FL – The men’s and women’s titles both went to Great Britain today at the 2008 Ford Ironman 70.3 Florida held at Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida. Paul Amey took the men’s title and the women’s was won by Leanda Cave.
Amey, now based in the San Diego area, took the […]

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Race Results: 2008 St. Croix Ironman 70.3

May 8, 2008 –

from InsideTriathlon…
Laid back. That’s how most first-time visitors to St. Croix Ironman 70.3 describe the atmosphere. However, once the gun went off promptly at 6:30 a.m., the nearly 40 professional triathletes racing for the $50,000 prize purse, were anything but laid back. But when all was said and done, the day was déjà vu all […]

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Race Results: 2008 Wildflower

May 4, 2008 –

from InsideTriathlon…
McCormack wins a record-tying fourth Wildflower, McGlone takes her third
McGlone just 30 seconds off her 2006 course record on a perfect spring day in California.
Modern Wildflower masters Chris McCormack and Samantha McGlone extended their domination of the legendary toughest half Ironman on the planet Saturday.
Australian Chris McCormack broke a race long duel with Spain’s […]

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Race Preview: 2008 St. Croix 70.3

May 1, 2008 –

from Ironman.com…
It’s no wonder that reigning Ironman 70.3 World Champion, Mirinda Carfrae, and 2006 Clearwater champ, Craig Alexander, rank the St. Croix Ironman 70.3 among their most favorite races. Both athletes won the race in 2006 (Carfrae setting the course record) and Alexander repeated in 2007.
Mostly, though, it’s the beauty and friendliness of the island […]

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Registration opens for 2009 Ironman 70.3 California

April 22, 2008 –

from NASports…
Boulder, CO - North America Sports is pleased to announce that the entry process is open for the 2009 Ironman 70.3 California. Athletes may enter this event on-line, through the www.ironmancalifornia.com website.
In a new feature for 2009, N A Sports is pleased to partner with Multisports to provide athletes with a specially designed training […]

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Race Report: Exciting Racing at Ford Ironman 70.3 California

March 29, 2008 –

Oceanside, CA - The men’s race came down to the wire here as defending champion Andy Potts was able to hold off Australian Craig Alexander to take the men’s title at the 2008 Ford Ironman 70.3 California. Potts, the current world champion at the 70.3 distance, had led the race from the start of the swim but was challenged by Alexander late in the run.

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All-star pro fields highlight Saturday’s Ford Ironman 70.3 California

March 28, 2008 –

from Triathletemag.com by Jay Prasuhn…
Sam McGlone versus Mirinda Carfrae? Craig Alexander against Andy Potts? Throw in a Michellie Jones, Steve Larsen and Bjorn Andersson for good measure? Any way you slice it, the 2008 North American race season opens with a bang at Oceanside 70.3. No more California Dreamin’; the season is on.
The 70.3 North […]

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Pro Triathlon Fantasy game

March 24, 2008 –

Hmmmm… First Second Life and now this…
March 24, 2008 — Press Release: DBM Nutrition, manufacturers of Kona Endurance products, has introduced a free Pro Triathlon Fantasy game. It’s the game where you decide, ‘Do I go with Macca, Alexander or Stadler’.
Play for over $400 in prizes at selected Triathlon Fantasy games throughout the season, starting […]

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The Nevada Silverman Triathlon Opens Registration for 2008 Race

March 20, 2008 –

Frank Lowery, of Lowery’s Multisport Races announced today the City of Henderson and Christensen International Law will host the 4th annual Nevada Silverman Triathlon on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Registration for the full and half triathlons is now open. For more information or to register for the race please visit the following link, http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1499959.
Featuring a […]

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Lieto and Wee Confirm for LavaCamp

March 2, 2008 –

Chris Lieto, one of the world’s best Ironman athletes, has confirmed his attendance as a guest coach at the LavaCamp. The LavaCamp is the “Official Preparation Camp” of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii race and will take place in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Chris battled at the front of the Hawaii Ironman this past fall eventually finishing sixth. Bree Wee, the all-time amateur Ironman course record holder in Hawaii, also confirmed that she will be at LavaCamp to share her “local knowledge” of racing on the course.

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