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Racing for Team USA: A Journey of Inspiration, Community, and Personal Triumph

By Athlete Ray Moran   Going into the race, I was struck by how many senior athletes were racing with Team USA. Even in the older age groups, and how quick they were! So many veterans of multiple Worlds races! They were all so willing to welcome new racers to Worlds, share tips and advice,[…]

The Athlete’s Parade: The Uniforms, The Flags, The Chants!

By Athlete Ray Moran   I was looking forward to this day, having seen pictures and heard stories of past World’s Parades, and also getting another chance for a reconnaissance bike ride and getting comfortable with the course. My 2nd day in Townsville, many more athletes had arrived, and I was struck at how welcoming[…]

Townsville, Queensland: the Strand, the Course, the Sun!

By Athlete Ray Moran   Townsville is a coastal city with a population of approximately 180,000, in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It’s famous for The Strand Esplanade, with beach-side piers, parks, restaurants, and pubs, and 300 days of sunshine annually. It’s located along the Great Barrier Reef, with several nearby islands popular for snorkeling, wreck diving,[…]

You’ve Qualified for Team USA! Wait, What?

By Athlete Ray Moran “Congratulations! Your standing in the 2023 USAT National Rankings has qualified you for a spot on AG Team USA in the Long Course Duathlon.” This email from USA Triathlon (USAT) arrived on April 11, 2024, inviting me to compete in the 2024 World Triathlon Duathlon World Championships, in Zofingen, Switzerland, then[…]

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