The cards came up 21 two years in a row for Angela Naeth, and Maik Twelsiek hit the jackpot himself at the 2012 Life Time Fitness Leadman 125 Triathlon in Las Vegas.

Photos of elite racers and supporting cast at the expo on the day before the race at California Ironman 70.3 at Oceanside. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Greg Mueller is the commander-in-chief at Innovative Endurance, a team which boasts a handful of successful pros as well as amateurs, and is based in South Bend, Indiana. Sal Farruggia had a few words with Greg.

During the Summer Olympic Games you will be able to catch the Tube at Simon Whitfield or Emma Snowsill, and there is a bigger chance that you’ll be using the Michael Phelps station of the London Underground, since it is the main Olympic stop.

Caroline Steffen, known to many by her nickname Xena (as in Warrior Princess) came within a minute of toppling Chrissie Wellington’s women’s Ironman record at with a fantastic race at Ironman Melbourne.

Ben Allen of Australia, former surf lifesaving star, adventure racer, ITU Olympic distance up and comer, just won the XTERRA Asian Triple Crown in three tough duels with Olivier Marceau.

In this issue of What we Have Noticed we look at the Scott Split aero helmet, a folding bike from Tern, delicious chocolate from Ritter Sport, Chrissie Wellington’s new book and Luke McKenzie’s custom painted lid.

Daniel Hedgecock of Minneapolis, Minnesota and D’Ann Arthur of Dallas, Texas won the USA Triathlon Duathlon Elite Nationals / Powerman Alabama Saturday

Laurent Vidal of France pipped Australian Brad Kahlefeldt and Frenchman David Hauss in a thrilling sprint to the line to win his first ITU World Cup in the men’s race at Mooloolaba.

3-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander thrilled the Aussie crowd with a thrilling 7:57:44 win at the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships in Melbourne. Caroline Steffen took the women’s title with a record bike split of 4:35:29 and fantastic final time of 8:34:51.

Led by a race-best 34:48 run, Australian 2008 Olympian Erin Densham returns to her 2006-2008 form with a dominating win at Mooloolaba World Cup – at a good time to impress Olympic selectors.

Rising Australian off road star Ben Allen and Swiss veteran Renata Bucher both won XTERRA Saipan Saturday in the Northern Marianas and thus swept the 2012 XTERRA Asian Triple Crown series.

Two years ago, I almost died riding my bicycle. In conjunction with Tim Johnson’s Ride On Washington, I decided to share some of my own thoughts on bicycle advocacy and also staying safe on the bike. Be safe. Be smart. Be seen. Be happy.

Three time ITU World Champion and 2008 Olympic champion Emma Snowsill’s chances to defend her Olympic gold at London are at risk as stomach illness hits days before Mooloolaba World Cup.

Emily Passini stumbled upon triathlon in 2002 and that experience left her with the intention to run the other way. But what a difference 7 years make and Emily is our featured random age grouper.

Kelly Williamson is back to her racing template of excellent swim, lose time on the bike and kill them on the run. She took 2nd at Panama 70.3 and a win at San Juan 70.3, but watch out.

A year ago, Greg Bennett committed to chasing the dream of the London Olympics and took Kona off his bucket list. In a twist of fate, he’s an extremely long shot at London but a short course win at Hy-Vee re-opened the door to Kona.

The 2012 Ironman Melbourne is only days away and has attracted quite an impressive field. Here are some of the folks to watch at this Asia-Pacific Championship race on Sunday.

At the fairly young age of 18, William Huffman already has a resume many professionals might be jealous of. He chose to forgo the junior elite route and went straight to the professional ranks.

This a very special edition of What We Have Noticed with the focus on foundations. Some of these you might be familiar with, while others will most likely be completely new to you. So open your mind and your wallet.

Christine Anderson had planned to turn Pro in 2011, but a freak accident threw a wrench in her plans. But now she has her Pro card and can test herself at the big dance.

Timothy O’Donnell edged Leon Griffin thanks to the swim while Kelly Williamson’s swim and run overcame Linsey Corbin’s bike to take the top spots at Ironman 70.3 San Juan.

Cameron Dye stormed to the win at the 2012 Revolution3 Triathlon in Costa Rica in a time of 1:58:01, thanks to a super swim and a monster bike effort. Nicole Kelleher grabbed the women’s title in 2:14:10.

Australian Josh Amberger won it with the best bike and best run to top Denis Vasiliev; Mary Beth Ellis of the U.S. used a race-best swim and best bike to outpace Michelle Wu and win Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore.