Articles by Kevin Mackinnon

The first of a three-part look-back at an exciting year of racing

This should be simple, right? Fear not – our Slowtwitch Senior Editors manage to argue over this category, too.

A chat with Thorsten Radde, the man behind TriRating.com, about the prize money “state of the nation” in triathlon

After surviving a shipwreck in Indonesia, Els Visser began an improbable journey to the highest levels of triathlon

She took the IRONMAN Pro Series title, but two world championship runner-up finishes might be even more impressive

No clear winner in the top-10 wetsuit count from Taupo as four companies each had two athletes represented.

A look at the wetsuit brands worn by the top-10 swimmers at the 70.3 Worlds in Taupo

Another 1,000+ athletes, a lead pack full of talent and a late lead change made for a raucous second day of racing in Taupo

“This event has encapsulated the spirit of triathlon.”

American medical student Matthew Marquardt needs to beat Gregory Barnaby on Sunday to move to first in the standings.

New Zealand’s own Hannah Berry is looking forward to racing in front of what will no-doubt be a very supportive crowd at the 70.3 World Championship in Taupo.

Defending champion Rico Bogen was certainly the surprise of last year’s championship event, and arrives here in Taupo for this weekend’s IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship ready to go after a second title. His season has been built towards being in top shape for this race, and his recent runner-up finish at T100 Dubai bodes well […]