The very busy Jordan Jones

Jordan Jones is a man of many interests. He is a pro triathlete, successful business owner, former police officer and ran a 14:25 5k at Boston U. Jordan is on the start list for Hy-Vee to compete for the huge paycheck.

European Champ Andi Böcherer

Andreas Böcherer earned the European 70.3 Championship title with his recent win at 70.3 Wiesbaden, and the quiet German has had a very good season so far. We won't see him in Las Vegas, but he is looking forward to Kona.

A chat with Kyle Jones

Kyle Jones is currently the top ranked Canadian male ITU Pro, but he'll be the first to say that getting on the podium in the important races is what really matters. He had a few words with slowtwitch.

2011 Challenge Copenhagen

The second Challenge Copenhagen provided speed, thrills and a great experience in a race set in Denmark's magical capital. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Böcherer, Thuerig win 70.3 European Champs

Andreas Böcherer overcame rain and a tough bike course to win the 70.3 European Championships in Wiesbaden, Germany. Karin Thuerig also took care of business on the bike and earned the women's title.

Lowe, Rollison win Steelhead Duathlon

Weather caused organizers to cancel the swim and Brit Tom Lowe grabbed the win at the Steelhead "Duathlon" in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Aussie Melissa Rollison reeled in American Heather Jackson to take the women's race.

Bell, Stewart take Lake Stevens

Luke Bell pulled away from Paul Ambrose to take the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens title. Tyler Stewart had a monster bike split and then cruised home on a fast 1:22:29 run to take the win.

McMahon, Jorgensen in Hungary

Canada's Brent McMahon jumped out of a break to win the Tiszaujvaros World Cup in Hungary. A bit earlier in the day, American Gwen Jorgensen earned her first World Cup win, for a North American sweep.

Aussies repeat at Copenhagen

Tim Berkel overcame a drafting penalty and a late charge by Jimmy Johnsen to win the 2011 Challenge Copenhagen. Rebekah Keat broke her own record with a dominating 8:52:42 to take the women's title again.

70.3 Philippines to Jacobs, Granger

Pete Jacobs successfully defended his title at the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines in 3:51:43. Belinda Granger passed long time leader Amanda Stevens on the run to take the women's race.

Whistler, Wu take 70.3 Yeppoon

Ollie Whistler held off Matty White by 6 seconds to win the Capricorn Resort Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon in 3:56:44. Michelle Wu grabbed the women's title in 4:22:43.