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Unauthorized Assistance

This week we again look at rules we've tried to parse before: What's unauthorized assistance exactly; and what happens when an official's commands collide with our own best sense?

2011 CapTex Triathlon

The 2011 CapTex Triathlon in Austin offered great performances, a mix up that scrambled the men's swim, and a dismal dunking of yours truly. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Sudrie, Ledesma take Barcelona

Sylvain Sudrie defended his title at the 2011 Half Challenge Barcelona-Maresme in fairly hot conditions and with strong performances in all disciplines. Eva Ledesma took the women's title with a fine closing run.

Sturla, Marsh in Brazil

Argentina's Eduardo Sturla took the win at the Ironman Brazil Florianopolis for the fourth time. Amy Marsh grabbed the win in the women's race and that is her fourth Ironman title.

Cat Morrison is on a roll

The 7-time ITU World Championship medalist from Scotland just won 70.3s at Galveston and St Croix and took her second Ironman win at Texas. Now the fleet-footed 34-year-old is aiming at breaking her jinx at Kona.

Top field for Toyota Cup round 2

Sarah Haskins and Rebeccah Wassner lead the women’s field. Cam Dye, Andy Potts, Hunter Kemper, Matty Reed, Filip Ospaly top the men’s contenders at the Cap Tex Triathlon in Austin, Texas.

Flying along with Jared Woodford

Jared Woodford is not your typical athlete with an Elite license. When he isn't racing or training, he is working full time as a commercial pilot. We talked to him about racing Pro, working full time and living his dream.

Yoder, Jerdonek in Columbia

An angry Andrew Yoder blitzed the bike at the 2011 Columbia Triathlon in course record time and cruised to a comfortable win. Lindsey Jerdonek used a strong run to get away from Jasmine Oeinck to take the women's title.

Ospaly, Thürig in Austria

Defending champion Filip Ospaly ran down Michael Weiss to take the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Austria St. Pölten. In the women's race the podium was reversed from the previous year with Karin Thürig victorious this time.

2011 Ironman Texas Gallery

Catriona Morrison broke 9 hours and Eneko Llanos eked out a 90-second win over Iron rookie Tim O'Donnell at Ironman Texas. Photos by Timothy Carlson.

Gemmell, Stevens take Memphis

Kris Gemmell overcame storms and tough competition to win the 5150 Memphis in May Triathlon by a minute. Amanda Stevens' advantage was only a few seconds but that was all she needed to take the women's crown.