Exclusive Photos Of Lance Armstrong’s Return To Tri
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Nov 2, 2011
- Updated Jan 3, 2012 at 4:18 PM UTC
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Check out these exclusive photos from Lance Armstrong’s first triathlon in over 20 years, the Xterra USA Championships back on Sept. 24. All photos by Elizabeth Kreutz. To learn more about Lance Armstrong’s comeback pick up the December issue of Triathlete, on newsstands Nov. 8.
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong prepares for the race with longtime friend Jimmy Riccitello. Riccitello also happens to be a former Xterra world champion. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
The race-day schedule. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong and Riccitello do some carbo loading before the race. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong was one of the first athletes to set up his gear in T2. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Up early and ready to race. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong makes sure everything is in its place in transition. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong was the first athlete to wear TYR’s new Freak of Nature wetsuit in competition. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong prepares for the two-lap 1.5km swim. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong lined up at the front of the pack. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong finished the swim in 21:55. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong is out of the swim and on his way to T1. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong rides alongside Conrad “The Caveman” Stoltz. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
The seven-time Tour de France champ turned in a bike time of 1:24:32. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Behind Armstrong is eventual race winner Nico Lebrun. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong finished the 6.1-mile run in 42:58. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
“I was nervous,” Armstrong said after the race. “I was just trying to stay focused on what I had to do today just because I was so freaked out. It had been so long. I didn’t sleep last night.” Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
After the race Armstrong tweeted: “Well that was HARD! Much respect to all the competitors today @XTERRAoffroad. And a big thanks to all the volunteers as well.” Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
Lance Armstrong’s Return To Triathlon
Armstrong’s presence brought out legions of fans. Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz
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