Photos: 2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Oct 1, 2012
- Updated Oct 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM UTC
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Lance started the run a few seconds behind Australia's Leon Griffin and quickly found the lead. Before the race, Armstrong tweeted "In honor of the sports roots I've decided to rock the speedo..."
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
The calm before the chaos.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Athletes raced under a full moon on Coronado Island, just outside of San Diego.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
The mood in transition changed once Armstrong arrived.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
In an interview with Triathlete.com this week Armstrong said "...I have no intention of sitting still regardless [of] what anybody says. I am not banned from life. Period. I will continue to push myself and push others."
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Armstrong said he was here as a participant and wasn't planning on going for the win.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Participants quickly turned into fans as Armstrong arrived into transition.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Athletes get ready for the 1.2-mile swim.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Athletes kick off the day with an ocean swim.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Armstrong came out of the swim a couple of minutes down from the fastest swimmers.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Armstrong never made an effort to take the lead on the bike, saying after the race "I looked at my power meter and halfway through I was at a 331 average and figured I don’t want to go any harder anyways so I’ll stay here and roll the dice on the run."
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Armstrong and Australian Leon Griffin came out of T2 together, but Armstrong quickly took the lead at the start of the half marathon.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Leon Griffin held a steady pace, but was overtaken by Armstrong.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Lance Armstrong on the sand run: “Whoever invented that needs to be checked out.”
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Armstrong chats after the race.
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
2012 SuperFrog Triathlon
Photos: Rich Cruse
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong raced in a triathlon for the first time since he announced he would no longer fight charges from the United States’ Anti Doping Agency and was banned from competing in sanctioned endurance events. The SuperFrog Triathlon, based out of Coronado, Calif., decided against racing with USA Triathlon sanctioning so that Armstrong could make the start, and he did not disappoint. Armstrong swam, biked and ran his way to the SuperFrog victory and a new course record. Australia’s Leon Griffin gave Armstrong a battle all day and finished second. Olympian Tyler Butterfield (BER) earned third. Local pro Beth Walsh took the women’s title. See photos of the race above and read the race recap here.
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