Category Archives: Ironman

Ironman Announces 2008 Charitable eBay Auction

Published on Thursday, Mar 27, 2008
Annual auction has raised more than $2 million

For a sixth consecutive year, Ironman will conduct its annual auction with eBay, designed to benefit a variety of charitable organizations worldwide. The Ironman Foundation has raised more than $2,000,000 through the auction since its inception in 2003.

This year’s auction will include […]

Pro Triathlon Fantasy game

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 […]

The Nevada Silverman Triathlon Opens Registration for 2008 Race

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 […]

Ironman China course preview

From the Shanghai Tri Club…
Cool water, big gears and supportive shoes will be Ironman China’
If you’re looking for an event with a cultural experience and ‘something a little different’ then the inaugural K-Swiss China Ironman and the CLSA China Ironman 70.3 events on April 20 might just be the ticket. As China rapidly embraces […]

Registration Information for the 2009 Ford Ironman Arizona Event

Boulder, CO – The following information will outline the entry process for the 2009 Ford Ironman Arizona (November), which will be employed on-site at both Arizona events this year.On-site registration only will be available at the Ford Ironman Arizona Race to be held April 13, 2008. Registration for those athletes entered in the 2008 race […]

You can own Macca’s bike from Ironman Hawaii World Championship

It appears Chris McCormack has put his bike from Hawaii up for auction on ebay. Winning bidder also gets a fitting by Chris and a day of training with him in Boulder. Proceeds of the auction go to the Junior Triathlon Development Team.
Bike is a 2008 Specialized S Works Transition TT. Full Dura Ace build […]

2007 70.3 Half Ironman triathlon championship results

Update and an Apology:
In compiling stories I often reference as many sources as possible to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness. In the trailing piece one of those sources was not properly credited and for that I am deeply apologetic. That source was Trijuice.com - a great blog which I’ve been a fan of for quite a […]

Weekend Tri preview

Saturday has Cancun hosting the 14th stop on the tour this year with the BG Cancun World Cup. The men’s field is rumored to include Simon Whitfield (CAN), Bevan Docherty (NZL) Greg Bennett (AUS), Andy Potts (USA) and Kris Gemmell (NZL).
The women’s field should include two-time defending champion Anja Dittmer (GER), Samantha Warriner (NZL), […]

Great Floridian Triathlon - Bonness rocks (again)!

Following in what has now become a familiar pattern, 52 year old Joe Bonness won yesterday’s race (9:38:34) - and in the process became the first competitor in Great Floridian’s 17 year history to take four wins. If that wasn’t impressive, add to it the fact that he took first in his age group just […]

Macca Wins!

On his sixth attempt at the big one, Chris McCormack, finally accomplished what he said he could back in 2002 - he won the Ford Ironman World Championship with a time of 8:15:34. (all times are unofficial)
The women’s race was a stunning win by Chrissie Wellington from Great Britain with a winning time of 9:08:45. […]