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Daniela Ryf Captures the 2014 Subaru 70.3 World Championship
In the midst of an incredible season, Daniela Ryf (SUI) once again proved she is a force in the sport of triathlon. Ryf exited the water just six seconds behind 2010 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Jodie Swallow (GBR), before the pair were joined at the front of the bike...
Ironman Revises Prize Purse Structure
With the exception of championship events the current Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events have a total prize purse of $15,000 to $125,000 paying between 5 to 8 deep depending on the event. Over the past few years many of the professional triathletes and supporters of the...
Two Races, One Day: From Triathlon to Criterium
Liza Rachetto, cyclist and triathlete for Vanderkitten, raced back to back races last weekend starting with Barb's Race, a half iron distance event, and finishing with the San Rafael Twilight Criterium later that SAME evening. Rachetto qualified for the Ironman World...
Caroline Gregory’s Return from Injury
After battling injuries in 2013, Caroline Gregory made her return to Ironman competition this past spring at Ironman Los Cabos. After successfully completing the 140.6 mile race Gregory knew that she was healthy enough to continue to pursue her goals in the sport....
Jessica Smith Reflects on her Strong Finish at IMCDA
Freeplay caught up with professional triathlete, Jessica Smith, to learn how recent changes to her training helped prepare her for a top 3 finish at Ironman Coeur d'Alene(IMCDA). Smith recorded the 2nd fastest swim, 2nd fastest bike split and ran a personal best for...
Swim, Bike, Run, Paddle
Jenny Kalmbach Photos by David Darbyshire Freeplay: Congratulations on a great start to your 2014 season with a win at the Florida Cup and a second place finish at the Carolina Cup! Looking at your race schedule I noticed that you have two triathlons on your schedule...
New Balance Signs World Class Triathlete Mirinda Carfrae
May 28TH, 2014 For Immediate Release Triathlon Team Grows with Addition of Curent Ironman World Champion New Balance announced today the signing of their latest Team New Balance triathlete, reigning Ironman World Champion and Kona record holder Mirinda Carfrae....
Robin Farina Reflects on the Amgen Tour of California
Freeplay magazine caught up with Robin Farina, professional cyclist for Spy Giant Ride p/b MRI and President of the Women's Cycling Association to hear her experiences at the Amgen Tour of California and to learn more about the WCA. Farina has been cycling for over 10...
New Wave for New Distance at Pre Classic
May 14, 2014 For Immediate Release Eugene, Oregon – A new wave of the world’s best distance runners seeks to run the fastest women's 2-Mile ever on American soil. Most are young, and all will be the first women to race an American classic distance at the Prefontaine...