Hunter Kemper will be competing in his fourth Olympics. Here’s a video about his journey to make the 2012 American Olympic team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgcFBoZohU8&feature=player_embedded
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Last weekend was the Tiszaujvaros World Cup. The format of the race was two srpint distance races (semifinals and finals) in two days. Having competed in the junior race last year in the same format, I can tell you it’s one of the nicest stop of the World Cup circuit (ETU for juniors)!
Men’s podium:
1. Pierre Le Corre (FRA) 51:54
2. Aurelien Raphael (FRA) 52:05
3. Anthony Pujades (FRA) 52:10
Women’s podium:
1. Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) 58:39
2. Maaike Caelers (NED) 58:43
3. Annamaria Mazzetti (ITA) 59:19
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There was another big race last weekend, but this time non-drafting. It was the LifeTime Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis (big money). Hunter Kemper showed once again great fitness, it will be interesting to see how he does in London.
The podiums:
Men
1. Hunter Kemper (USA) 1:47:25
2. Andy Potts (USA) 1:48:48
3. Bevan Docherty (NZL) 1:48:56
Women:
1. Sarah Haskins (USA) 1:57:50
2. Gwen Jorgensen (USA) 2:02:38
3. Jillian Petersen (USA) 2:03:36
Video:
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BIG news today, Frank Schleck caught for doping. Is Andy a cheater too?