Photo Gallery: 2010 USA Triathlon National Championships

By Triathlete.com
Published Sep 27, 2010
Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 11:50 AM UTC

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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Competitors proudly wore their USA race kits for the National Championships.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
The 50 to 54 Men Age Group wave starts in the Black Warrior River.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Age knows no barriers when it comes to competition.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
A beautiful morning for the races.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Both the age group and elite athletes had to contend with the rolling hills.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
"I love being here!" shouted this athlete as we drove by.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Both the age group and elite athletes had to contend with the rolling hills of Alabama.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
The final mile shows stress on all of the athletes.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Almost to the finish line...
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
The pounding downhill provided very little relief on the run.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Nationals turned about to be a good preparation for Kona. A bit of speed work in the heat!
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Most of the run was through the scenic cedar trees along the river.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Mark Harms of Wisconsin repeats as an age group champion.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Overall age group champions Mandy McLane and Kaleb VanOrt.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Laura Bennett and Sarah Haskins line up for the start.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
After spending most of the season racing ITU, Sarah Groff was ready to move at the USAT Championship and was second into transition.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
The Queen City hill climb strung out the chase group over the eight laps.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
The leaders worked together to build two minutes over the chase group.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Laura Bennett gives the thumbs up with two laps to go.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Laura Bennett has time to accept congratulations from spectators before crossing the line.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Laura Bennett repeats her 2003 National Championship putting the stamp on her position as the American to be contended with.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Sarah Groff runs in for a strong second.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Elite men on the start line.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
The lead pack of men worked together to contend with the heat and the hills.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
The lead pack of men worked together to contend with the heat and the hills.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
On the final bike lap, Greg Bennett pushes the pass to create a small gap on the field.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Aussie Brandon Sexton puts the hammer down immediately out of T2
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Jarrod Shoemaker, always a strong runner, took the lead on lap three but wasn't able to sustain the gap.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Matt Chrabot - on the run!
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Jarrod Shoemaker, although second on the day, is the new US National Elite Champion.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.
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2010 USA Triathlon National Championships
Champagne for the podium.
With the 2012 Olympics less than two years away, elite American triathletes are starting the process of qualifying for the team. Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett made strong cases for repeat Olympic appearances as they took the 2010 USA Triathlon National Championship titles in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Photographer Paul Phillips was along side the athletes battling the hot and humid conditions to bring you these photos from both the elite and age-group races.

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