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Although the venue was the same, the men's and women's pro races at Ford Ironman 70.3 California in Oceanside unfolded quite differently. Andy Potts, the reigning champ, posted the fastest swim split of the day and raced like a true champ to take the men's race by only three seconds. Erika Csomor, however, fought from behind on the bike to overtake her competitors and won handily, beating her nearest challenger by two-plus minutes. Read the story »
As race day approaches, the action at Oceanside Harbor is heating up. Almost 2,500 athletes will descend on the coastal city located 30 miles north of San Diego for Saturday's running of the Ford Ironman 70.3 California Oceanside. Read the story »
Brent de Jong runs a $2.8 Billion company with 14,000 employees, is not yet 35, and competes in triathlons for fun. de Jong is a typical CEO 'over achiever' who never stops looking for the next challenge and revels in achieving what most would deem as virtually impossible. Is it possible to run a company of that size and still be competitive at an event that includes 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of cycling, followed by a 13.1 mile run? Read the story »
Paula Newby-Fraser remembers her first impression of Kate Major. It was a positive one, based upon absolutely nothing to do with the Aussie's athletic ability. Read the story »
Andy Potts sampled a potpourri of jobs after an All-American swimming career at the University of Michigan. He helped a family friend build a house, worked as a bouncer at a bar, painted houses, moved furniture, and naturally, coached swimmers. Read the story »
On a day that dawned clear and bright, there was little to hold back athletes at the Ford Ironman California 70.3. The winds were light and the cool coastal breeze kept the cloudless conditions from becoming too hot. The weather was perfect for world-class performances and our pro athletes didn't disappoint. Read the story »
It's the obvious angle for a Luke Bell piece. Bell, the carefree, insanely talented Aussie who burst upon the tri world at Ironman Hawaii in 2003, finishing fifth at the ripe old age of 24. Luke Bell, who collects 70.3 victories like seashells. (Eleven overall, nine the past three years.) Read the story »
Kim Rouse entered Ford Ironman 70.3 California with the goal of qualifying for the championship in Clearwater. A dominating performance in Oceanside now gives her the option to compete in Kona again, where she hopes to improve on her impressive 12:04 finish at last year's race ... a race she completed despite a broken collar bone! Read the story »
Ford Ironman 70.3 California triathlon takes place in Oceanside and on neighboring Camp Pendleton. With $30,000 in prize money and qualifying spots for both Kona and the Ford Ironman 70.3 World Championship, the race is always competitive.
