Chrissie Wellington defended her Ironman World Championship Title in Kona.
Just what does this mean... The race takes 9 plus hours to complete, more time than you spend at a 9-5pm job. She started with a 2.4 mile swim, jumped on her bike for a 112 mile ride and then finished the day with a marathon (26.5 mile run).
The conditions in Kona are anything, but pleasant. Rough, twirling winds, 1,700 competitors. Bodies tangling together in the long ocean swim. And don't forget the marathon run.
Chrissie was in a strong spot entering into bike race. Unfortunately, things didn't go as smoothly as she had hoped on the bike. She got a flat tire, delaying her 10 minutes. Another competitor tossed her a canister to fill air in the tire. She was extremely grateful for this.
Her reaction, "I dealt with this with a smile. That's all you can do!" said Chrissie at a post race press conference.
Nonetheless she went on to win the race and defend her title from 2007.
October 13, 2008
Defending Ironman Champion
Defending Ironman Champion
Chrissie kept very busy in Kona. And rightfully so! She has a charming personality that attracts people everywhere to her.
She did media interviews with NBC, Associated Press, Ironman Live, an exclusive cover photo shoot with Triathlete Magazine. Don't forget her pre-race and post race press conference and awards banquet.
Read up on her interview with Ironmanlive.com.
http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/kona2008/kevin-mackinnon-catches-up-with-the-prohibitive-race-favorite-chrissie-wellington
Defending Ironman Champion
All the way from the UK, Chrissie's family supports her start to finish. Chrissie raced in honor of her Grandmother who passed away 6 weeks ago from Breast Cancer.
Go Chrissie!
Defending Ironman Champion
Foregoing everything on her mind, Chrissie takes time to sign autographs of a young fan. She is defined as an ambassador for the sport and role model for the young, the old and anyone in between.
September 11, 2008
Stepbrothers: TYR on the Big Screen
Crazy, wild and hilarious!
Yes, that's TYR Guard Visor and Mask.
Click to see movie details...
http://www.stepbrothers-movie.com/
Stepbrothers: TYR on the Big Screen
In theaters now, Sony Pictures present Stepbrothers which features TYR apparel and accessories. The dynamic duo, Will Farrell and John C. Reilly wear TYR fins, goggles and racers.
September 10, 2008
Olympic Medalist on Fox Las Vegas
Matt talks about how his life has changed how that he is an Olympic medalist. This week he appeared on Oprah Winfrey Show with other Olympic medalists. He kindly offered his Olympic Gold medal for the host to wear during the interview.
Olympic Medalist on Fox Las Vegas
Matt Grevers appeared on Fox KVVU News, the largest news show in Las Vegas on Friday, September 5.
September 9, 2008
ASCA 2008
Matt brought his Olympic medals for even the youngest fans to hold. What an inspiration to all!
ASCA 2008
TYR's VIP guests Matt Grevers and Mary DeScenza break from their busy autograph signing for a picture.
ASCA 2008
Queen Mary spent time with TYR in Vegas signing autographs of adoring fans. Wait...who's signing autographs here?
Fun fact about Mary?
She bakes the most delicious and decorative cookies, cupcakes, cakes. At swim meets if you're lucky, she'll have a batch of her recent creation to share. She plans to go to culinary school someday. Watch out Food Network, this Swimming World Champion is a terrific pastry chef!
ASCA 2008
Inside the TYR booth, our latest products shined for coaches to see what's new from the leading swimwear manufacturer.
ASCA 2008
Lightboxes were displayed on TYR's booth of Olympic Silver medalist Amaury Leveaux and Olympic Gold medalist Matt Grevers.
ASCA 2008
ASCA, American Swimming Coaches Association hosted his annual clinic at the Riviera in Las Vegas. Who's Who in the swimming industry were in Vegas from swim coaches, dealers, reps, Matt Grevers, Mary DeScenza and our TYR team.
Click on the picture to see the entire exhibition hall.
