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Articles by Herbert Krabel

Rapp, Macel rule Canada

Jordan Rapp stormed to his first Ironman win with a dominating performance at the 2009 Subaru Ironman Canada. For women's winner Tereza Macel, Canada was her third Ironman title.

Timberman 09 in pics

The 2009 Timberman Triathlon Festival is in the books and here are are some impressions courtesy of Eric Wynn

Timberman to Potts, Wellington

2007 70.3 World Champion Andy Potts captured the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Timberman event with a race best 1:16:20 run. 2-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington held off a hard charging Catriona Morrison to win the women's race.

Bozzone, Bentley rule Cobra 70.3

2008 70.3 World Champion Terenzo Bozzone held off 2008 Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack to win the 2009 Cobra 70.3 Philippines in a time of 3:51:25. The women's title was taken by Lisa Bentley in 4:24:29.

On the road with Lisa Norden

The 2007 U23 World Champion Lisa Norden has matured quite a bit and sits in second place in the Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series. She is currently in Yokohama, Japan and had a few words with slowtwitch before the big race.

So many races, so little time

Pro and amateur triathletes will be competing in races around the globe this weekend, including but not limited to Malaysia 70.3, Timberman 70.3, Dextro Energy WCS Yokohama and the USAT Elite National Championships. We point out some of the folks to watch.

2009 Leadville 100 part 1

On an epic day, Eric Wynn represented slowtwitch.com at the Leadville 100 mountain bike event and captured stunning photos.

Spirig takes London

Swiss athlete Nicola Spirig took the title at the London Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Series thanks to a very impressive performance on the bike. Emma Moffatt remains as the Dextro Energy series leader.

Danish Express – Charlotte Kolters

Charlotte Kolters finished right in between Chrissie Wellington and Yvonne Van Vlerken at the 2008 European Long Course Championships in Almere, and would be quite fine with a similar position in Kona later this year.

What We Have Noticed: Aquaman, Rafael…

This week we have noticed an entry-level wetsuit from Aquaman, a handcrafted frame by Rafael, an interesting Performance music video, valve extenders from Sampson and a suncream from Blue Lizard.