With her new Ironman World Record time of 8:36:13, Chrissie became the first woman to break nine hours in an Ironman in North America. Wellington led off with a 51:56 on the swim, wearing the TYR Category 5 Hurricane Wetsuit.   Her bike and run splits were dominant, with times of 4:47:06 and 2:52:56 (a new world record for the marathon split), respectively.   Chrissie also holds the record for Ironman distance with a time of 8:19:31, set at Quelle Challenge Roth this summer.

Perhaps the most impressive of Wellington’s feats was achieving the smallest gap between first man and first woman in an Ironman. Chrissie finished 8^th overall, roughly 29 minutes behind men’s winner Timo Bracht.  In addition, Wellington set a new course record for Ironman Arizona, surpassing the previous record of 9:09:19.  She remains undefeated in Ironman distance with a perfect 10-for-10.

Also breaking the top ten on the women’s side was TYR athlete Mackenzie Madison, who finished seventh with a time of 9:24:11.  Madison had a standout race with splits of 1:07:02 on the swim, 5:02:00 on the bike, and 3:09:57 on the run.

On the men’s side, TYR athlete and Great Britain native Tom Lowe finished in 3rd place with a time of 8:11:44. Racing his first full Ironman, Lowe ran a remarkable race, with splits of 56:37 on the swim, 4:22:51 on the bike, and 2:48:11 on the run.  Lowe’s run split was the fastest of the day for the men.  Lowe, who is currently dating Chrissie Wellington, greeted her at the finish line, completing an already amazing day for Chrissie, Tom, and the entire TYR Team.

Wellington raced in a custom red edition of TYR’s new Carbon Collection Race Kit, which is launching to the public in Spring 2011.  Lowe and Madison also wore the Carbon Collection Race Kits, wearing gray/black and black/red, respectively.  All three athletes swam in the Category 5 Hurricane Wetsuit.

ABOUT TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes.  Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlons pervade our offices.  We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance.  Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition.  We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products.  Always. To learn more about TYR, our sponsored athletes, and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com.

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TYR’s Andy Potts had a strong performance on the men’s side in Kansas – coming out of the water first in 23:32 wearing the TYR Sayonara Swimskin. He finished second overall in 3:44:31.

Magali Tisseyre outperformed the professional field at Mooseman 70.3 in Newfound Lake, New Hampshire on Sunday, clocking in at 4:30:46. The women’s race was highlighted by Tisseyre’s 2:37:40 bike split that positioned the 29-year-old for victory.

TYR supports and sponsors many of the best triathletes in the world. Continue to visit www.TYR.com to shop the products worn on race day and during training, and to read about their race performances.

Photo courtesy of Eric Wynn.

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“I have been part of the TYR family since my first World Ironman Championship victory in 2007, and with their support I have won two more World Championship crowns and broken the world Iron distance record.

With TYR I get the complete package. They have a proven commitment to sporting success; they are at the cutting edge of innovation, leading the way in producing a complete range of high quality, high performance products that cater to all types of athletes. Whether it is the new and super speedy Hurricane wetsuit, my tankini race kit, or the huge selection of training gear, I have total confidence that I am wearing the best apparel on the market.

But this is only part of the story. As a TYR athlete I feel like I am truly part of a close-knit, supportive family. The company’s staff is energetic, committed and passionate; the service and support I (and my family and friends) receive is unwavering and unrivalled and they actively seek the athletes’ opinions on product development to ensure that we can all stay a step ahead of the game.

I am extremely excited to have signed an extension to my existing agreement with TYR. Our world record-breaking partnership will continue throughout my competitive career and also after my retirement. I will fly the TYR flag with pride and passion and, of course, a huge smile and make sure we stay always in front!”

The TYR design team will collaborate with Chrissie on the creation of limited edition race gear, a signature wetsuit, and lifestyle apparel products. The partnership will also focus on generating awareness around the key charities and foundations that Chrissie already supports. Additional news will follow as products are released into the market in 2011-12. “Chrissie is a phenomenon. She embodies the core attributes of the TYR brand and is the ultimate competitor,” stated TYR Triathlon Sales and Promotions Director Ryan Dolan. “We are honored to support her as she continues to make her mark in the history of triathlon.”

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The morning started for 28-year-old Tisseyre and the rest of competitors at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. A 2009 Ironman 70.3 Boise champion, Tisseyre entered the water in her TYR Hurricane Cat 5 wetsuit looking to prove her talent amongst the world’s top competitors.

Staying close behind the leaders in the water, Tisseyre exited the 1.2-mile swim in 26 minutes flat and began the 56-mile bike strong. Remaining consistent throughout, she split 2:15:11 and headed into the run seventh.

The 13.1-mile run became the stage for Tisseyre to shine. Wasting no time, she passed three competitors to move up to fourth headed into the final 5k of the race. Coming to the final stretch back at Pier 60, she charged pass Caroline Steffen with 100m to go to take third overall and secure a spot on the podium in 4:05:27. Her run split (1:20:31) was the fastest of the day on the women’s side, topping the overall race winner Julie Diben’s split by over four minutes.

With the completion of Saturday’s race, Tisseyre’s outstanding 2009 season comes to a close.  Tisseyre recently finished her thesis in biomechanics, and  moved to Victoria to train with her coach and team at Lifesport. Look to TYR.com for more on Tisseyre as well as the rest of the company’s sponsored triathletes.

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UK-native Wellington received the 22^nd annual Sunday Times “Sportswoman of the Year “award after four weeks of online public voting, where she was up against five other outstanding woman in a multitude of sport disciplines.

“It is huge, great honor to stand up here and represent sportswomen,” Wellington shared. “In terms of triathlon particularly, it is slowly getting the recognition it deserves. It is really being put on the map and so many more people are taking it up.”

A force in the triathlon world, Wellington has continued to bring attention to the sport with her ongoing list of achievements. Undefeated in the Ironman distance, she most recently claimed her third consecutive Ironman World Championship title in Kona, Hawaii with a record-breaking time of 8:54:02

“We at TYR are so proud of Chrissie for being named the ‘Times Sportswoman of the Year’,” said TYR’s National Sales Director Ryan Dolan. “She is a true champion on the race course and off-I cannot think of anybody as deserving as Chrissie for this award.”

With her season at an end, Wellington will look to spend time focusing on charities she has supported through her career, including GOTRIbal, an organization aimed at empowering women and promoting triathlon around the world. Read more about the group by clicking here and continue to follow Wellington’s achievements on TYR.com.

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The race was off after a delayed start with the professional field breaking the calm of Lake Winnipesaukee’s fresh water. Potts was first out of the 1.2 mile swim course wearing the Tracer Sayonara, and mounting his bike held a slight lead over John Kenny.

“I pushed hard from the start on the swim I wanted to create an early separation and I was able to do that,” said Potts. “I swam in the Sayonara and was really happy with it. The suit is more about swimming than it is about how high you sit in the water.”

On the women’s side of the swim, Dede Griesbauer came out on top of field in the as expected, with Wellington and Tisseyre close behind.

The 56-mile scenic bike route entailed challenging hills along the loop, proving to be advantageous for strong cyclists to regain lost ground. So was the case for Bjorn Andersson who passed Potts and held a lead going into the run.

For Wellington, the bike portion proved her dominance over the field- splitting 2:19:59 to pass Griesbauer. Her time not only bested the second women on the course by five minutes, but fell amongst the top 10 men’s bike splits. Tisseyre positioned herself third entering the run, with Catriona Morrison just ahead.

“I hopped onto the bike feeling good,” said Wellington on her impressive bike. “The women’s pro field was really strong and I knew I had to post a really fast bike split to hold off the charge of some of the faster runners. I really attacked the bike, rode the hills as hard as I could and made sure I kept my concentration throughout.”

Entering the final leg of the race with the sun showing no mercy on the competitors, Potts regained his lead and never looked back. Despite not leading on the bike leg, his split still lowered his last year’s performance by three minutes, and with that he lowered his course record and finished in 3:51:19.

“Once I got on the run, there was a pace clock on me and I knew right away I had a chance to go right t or under last year’s time,” said Potts on breaking the course record. “It was a great performance and I am very happy.”

Wellington used the scenic 13.1 mile run to maintain her lead, splitting 1:24:37. With the split, she charged into the finish and was crowned a champion yet at the course in 4:15:11. Morrison finished second (4:17:07), and Tisseyre was able to finish strong at 4:23:24 to round out the podium.

Using the race as another step towards her big race at the Ironman World Championships in six weeks, Wellington feels excitement to defend yet another title at the race in Hawaii.

“I look at the good and the bad and will take a lot of confidence and lessons into Kona, she said. “I cannot wait to get to the big island and defend my title there. It won’t be easy but I really look forward to the challenge.”

To follow the results of Potts, Wellington, and Tisseyre, as well as the rest of TYR’s professional triathletes as they look to finish their 2009 season strong, visit the News/Events section at TYR.com.

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“It is a privilege to join such a great team and I LOVE the TYR products so I’m a very happy girl right now!” exclaimed Tisseyre.

The 27-year-old Canadian brings extensive experience as a duathlete and fresh energy as a rising star in the sport of triathlon. Most recently, she won her first 70.3 race at the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Boise Triathlon on June 13th in 4:12:29. The finish was 24 minutes ahead of her previous year’s time-demonstrating the tremendous growth and potential that Tisseyre has in the sport.

“We are proud to welcome Magali to TYR’s group of elite athletes,” says TYR’s national sales manager Ryan Dolan. “She embodies what we look for when it comes to an ambassador for our brand. She is always smiling and the people around her are quick to comment on how committed she is to working hard and improving.”

Joining LifeSport and the “Official Coaches of Ironman,” this past year, Tisseyre is under the guidance of coach Lance Watson. Currently finishing up her masters thesis in biomechanics, she looks forward to focusing her attention completely to developing into one of the world’s strongest female triathletes. Although focusing on the 70.3 distance, she has her eyes on the full Ironman distance in the future.

TYR looks to outfit and support Tisseyre as she continues to reach her full potential in the sport.

For more information on Tisseyre as well as all of the other TYR-sponsored triathletes and the products they depend on, be sure to visit TYR.com.

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Wellington, who came off another record-breaking performance most recently at the Kansas 70.3 Ironman, entered the infamous Roth, Germany race that is known for having the fastest ironman-distance track on earth.

During the 2.4 mile swim, Wellington was surrounded by Catriona Morrison and Rebekah Keat out of the water, clocking in at 50:28. With a quick T1, she entered the bike race and used the 112 miles to spread an immense distance between herself the rest of the field. With the fastest split (4:40.28), Wellington found herself well ahead the pack.

The run portion of the Roth triathlon took the athletes along the “Lände” and the Canal Bridge near Eckersmühlen, where the crowd watched as Wellington held onto her lead over the field. Keat attempted to close her deficit on Wellington after splitting ten minutes slower during the bike, but was unable to get near. Keat did have the fastest run of the morning in 2:55:21, but Wellington’s 2:57:32 was not letting go of first.

Crossing the finish line in 8:31:59 hours, the 32-year-old Wellington was greeted with excitement and awe by her astonishing feat. Undefeated at the ironman distance since her debut in 2007, the accomplishment further spoke to her dominance in the sport.

Also breaking the world record was Keat, who came in second at 8:39:24 hours. Morrison took third.

With Roth behind her, Wellington will look to repeat victory at the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Timberman in New Hampshire on Augst 23rd. From there, she will begin preparation for the World Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii on October 10th.

Continue to follow the accomplishments of our elite sponsored athletes as they continue to break barriers and make headlines at TYR.com.

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Next Potts will compete on April 5th at the Ironman 70.3 California in Oceanside.

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