SIDI PROS
Luke Bell >>>
One of triathlon’s most charming, well-liked personalities-and Triathlete magazine cover boy.
• Honu Ironman 70.3 1st
• Lake Stevens Ironman 70.3 1st
• St Croix Ironman 70.3 2nd
<<< Terenzo Bozzone
Sadly, 5-time world champ Terenzo had to skip 2011’s Ironman world championship due to injury, but he’ll be back for 2012. And hungry!
• Ironman New Zealand 2nd 2011
• Rev3 Ironman 70.3 Quassy, 2nd 2011
• Kemah Olympic Triathlon, Texas 2nd 2011
Mirinda Carfrae >>>
2010 Ironman world champ Rinnie Carfrae gave her all attempting to repeat in 2011, breaking her own course record but capturing 2nd. Which means she’ll be extra-motivated for 2012.
• Kona Ironman World Championships 1st 2010, 2nd 2011
• Hyvee-5150 US Championship 2nd 2011
• Subaru Ironman 70.3 Eagleman 1st 2011
<<< Chris Foster
Chris Foster has his sights set on earning a slot on the U.S. Olympic team, which means he’s going to be one tough competitor for 2012.
• Malibu International Triathlon 1st 2011
• Nautica Malibu Triathlon 1st 2011
• Galveston 5150 3rd 2011
Michellie Jones >>>
Michellie Jones is a legend of the sport, and still a very active competitor, staying involved through triathlon camps, coaching, and working for World Bicycle Relief.
• Ironman World Champion 2006
• Olympic Silver Medalist 2000
• 2x ITU World Cup Champion 1998, 1999
• XTERRA World Champion 1996
Nico Lebrun >>>
How fast is Nico Lebrun on the bike? How’s setting the fastest bike split at XTERRA USA National Championships sound—while passing Lance Armstrong on the bike? Oh yeah, and Nico won.
• XTERRA World Champion 2005
• XTERRA US National Champion 2009-2011
• 29 XTERRA career wins, 35 podium finishes since 2001
<<< Kate Major
Aussie triathlete Kate Major is likeable, personable, and hell-o fast. Don’t be fooled by her friendly demeanor—she’s a tenacious competitor, tough and fast.
• Rev3 Overall Series Winner 2011
• San Juan Ironman 70.3 2nd
• Rev3 Costa Rica, Olympic distance 2nd
<<< Derek Oskutis
It’s tough to beat Derek’s grab-bag of skills: US Naval explosive ordnance disposal officer and USAT Project 2016 team member.
• Armed Forces National Championships 2nd 2011
• Chula Vista Triathlon 1st 2011
• Galveston 5150 5th 2011
Emma Snowsill >>>
Emma hopes to be the first back-to-back Olympic gold medalist in triathlon. Everyone else better just get outta the way.
• Olympic Gold Medalist 2008
• ITU World Champion 2003, 2005, 2006
• Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist 2006
Laurel Wassner >>>
Big sister to Laurel Wassner (by five minutes), Bec Wassner hit the scene with USA Triathlon’s Rookie of the Year award in 2004, and hasn’t given up the spotlight since.
• NYC Triathlon 1st 2009-2011
• Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon 1st 2007-2009, 2011; course record holder
• USA Triathlon Athlete of the Year 2009
Rebeccah Wassner >>>
Laurel is the first cancer survivor to become a pro triathlete, fighting her way back from a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis in 1998, to join sister Bec in the pro triathlon ranks in 2008.
• Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon 3rd 2011
• Westchester Triathlon 1st 2011
• USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year 2008
Andrew Yoder >>>
Just 21, Andrew broke Chris Lieto’s course record at the Columbia Triathlon—serving notice that he’s one of triathlon’s rising stars.
• T3 Kemah Olympic distance triathlon 1st
• Columbia Triathlon 1st 2011 (broke Chris Lieto’s course record)
• Giant Eagle Triathlon 1st
