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Great sports often have great rivalries

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started by deepbluex on January 24, 2006

What are, if any, big rivalries in the sport of triathlon?

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kylie posted 2 years ago.

There is the classic old one: Dave Scott and Mark Allen

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vollenda posted 2 years ago.

Jamie Whitmore and Melanie McQuiad.

Here is Melanie talking about their rivalry...

"Over the years Jamie and I have developed respect for each other and for all the other athletes in our sport. Although it might seem that we focus on each other, really the journey is that of self improvement, and each of us toes the line to race our own race. A win is very gratifying; a loss is a stepping stone to improvement. I know that the competition gets stronger every year, and if I am to continue to have success, I need to continually improve my race. Jamie has been a better runner, so I have worked to make my run faster. I was a better swimmer, so now Jamie is swimming faster. Each year we work towards that ultimate race: the fastest swim, bike, and run.

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Triguy98 posted 2 years ago.

Briefs vs Shorts

Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.

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tri-ac posted 2 years ago.

and who can forget the post-race "tastes great! less filling!"

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TBRAVO posted 2 years ago.

How about socks vs. no socks?
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.

What about
Shaved or Unshaved?? :D

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thehitman posted 2 years ago.

Shimano Dura Ace vs. Campagnolo Record?

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RV posted 2 years ago.

Tri bike vs road bike?
Clincher vs tubular?
Ginger vs Mary Ann?

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Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss

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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.

Date Ginger,
Marry MaryAnne, :D

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TBRAVO posted 2 years ago.

Full wetsuit vs. sleeveless wetsuit.
Betty vs. Veronica.
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.

Sleeveless most of the time,
Full sleeves in nasty water and if it is really cold.

Date Veronica,
Marry Betty,

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deepbluex posted 2 years ago.

race psyched up or serene?

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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.

I have to say I am pretty relaxed yet focused when I race.

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RV posted 2 years ago.

Stopping to pee vs peeing from the bike

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It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss

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ironmike12 posted 2 years ago.

2 piece or 1 piece tri suite....
Team CSC vs Team Discovery....

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Triguy98 posted 2 years ago.

ironmike12 wrote:

Team CSC vs Team Discovery....

So THATS what Lance's new capacity with the Disco Team is. Whos' the CSC guy? Basso jumping ship from road racing to tri?!? That's be scary! :eek:

Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.