Ken Baggs is one of the 'behind the scenes' guys who had a big influence on triathlon in Australia. He started out being a helper at the first Ironman in Australia and when on to become the race director for many of the big Australian races. Ken has seen the sport grow from some small niche product into what is it today. In this months show Ken shares many stories about his journey.
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 29 - RAY BROWNING
In a time where their weren't many Ironman races aroudn the world Ray Browning managed to win 7 titles. Over his 10 year career he achieve some great results. Browning was also a very science based thinker in a time where their wasn't a lot known about our sport. In this months show Ray shares many of the experiences from his time in Triathlon.
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 28 - LOTHAR LEDER
The first person to crack the sub 8 hour Ironman Lothar Leder was a hugely successful athlete. He won the European Championship in Roth 5 times, had two podiums in Kona, and won many other races around the world. This German machine is definitely a legend of triathlon.
Check out his websites here: www.lothar-leder.de, www.passhelden.com
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 27 - MIKE REILLY
Many of us have crossed the finish line of an Ironman race and hear those magical words 'You are an Ironman!'. On this month show we have the voice of Ironman Mike Reilly. Mike has called in over 130 Ironman races around the world and on this months show he shares many of his amazing stories in our great sport.
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 26 - HEATHER FUHR
Ironman World Champion from the 1997 champs Heather Fuhr is on the show this month. Over her IM career she managed to win fifteen IM titles and also won four Powerman titles. While she was never the fastest swimmer she was super fast off the bike which would mean that many athletes would feel her passing them as they headed to the finishing line.
In this months show she shares many of the experience from her very successful career. It's a great interview.