Articles by Kevin Mackinnon

Triathlon

Race Ranger Moves to Age Group Racing at Challenge Wanaka

Company behind draft-detection technology aims to expand to age-group racing

by Kevin Mackinnon, January 16, 2025

Triathlon

Olympian and World Champion Andy Potts “Officially” Retires from Racing

American Olympian and IRONMAN champion "officially" retires from racing after a storied career.

Triathlon

Things We Noticed this Weekend: Pucon 70.3 and More

Tyler Mislawchuk makes an auspicious debut, Alex Yee scorches a speedy 10 km and more ...

Triathlon

Jason West Resets for 2025

After a breakout year in 2023, the American pro had a tougher 2024, but things are looking up as he heads to IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon this weekend.

Triathlon

Looking Back at 2024: Thoughts and Pictures from a Huge Year of Racing Part 1

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

Triathlon

2024 Slowtwitch Awards: Men’s Short Course Athlete of the Year

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

Triathlon

It’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Pro Triathlete … And the Numbers Prove It

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

Triathlon

Think You Had a Strange Journey to Triathlon? Meet Els Visser

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

Triathlon

Kat Matthews: Consistency Might Not Be “Super Sexy,” but it Pays Off in the End

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

Triathlon

Taupō Neoprene Test: The Wetsuit Brands Worn by the 10 Fastest Swimmers at the IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds

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

Triathlon

Taupo Swim Gear: The Top-10 Women’s Wetsuits From the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

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

Triathlon

The Intensity Dials Up in Taupo as the Men Take to the Course at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

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

Triathlon

Ladies Day in Taupo: Recapping the Pro Women’s Race in Words and Pictures

"This event has encapsulated the spirit of triathlon."