Triathlon: 2009 World Championship Series review

A review of the 2009 Dextro Energy World Championship Series. An incredibly motivational and inspirational video.

The First Gold

The first Womens Olympic Marathon saw a courageous move by young Joan Benoit of the Unites States. A few months removed from surgery she dared the field (and herself) to follow an early blistering pace. 1984 LA Olympics. Epic.

James Cracknell’s Top Triathlon Tips

The Nokia Royal Windsor Triathlon is perhaps Britain’s top event of its kind, and certainly no other event in the world can compare with the historical backdrop of Windsor Castle, Eton College and the majestic River Thames. But what should those athletes taking part on Sunday 15th June be doing to make the whole process that little bit easier? In this video Olympic rowing gold medalist James Cracknell teams up with former international triathlete and Iron Man competitor Richard Jones to find out.

Olympic Triathlon Champion Simon Whitfield

Simon Whitfield is an Olympic triathlon champion, whose easy smile and exuberance has endeared him to Canadians. After winning his gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia Whitfield used his relentless drive to deliver another memorable performance and win a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games. His relentless dedication to his sport will make him a contender in the London 2012 Olympics. Whitfield’s keynote presentations give the audience a unique look at what it takes to win.

Swim Smooth Visualization

Here’s a clip of Olympic Gold Medallist from the Sydney 2000 Men’s 4 x 200m f/s team, Bill Kirby, demonstrating excellent form in the water. Watch it before you go for your next swim and try to imagine yourself like Bill, swimming smooth! Bill’s swimming technique (freestyle) is one of the best in the world. Great visualization for triathlon swimming. www.swimsmooth.com