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Andy Potts

Andy Potts Triathlete
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    BIO

    Andy Potts is established as one of the top multi-sport athletes in the world. An Olympian in the sport of triathlon in 2004, Andy made a name for himself early on in the pool. He was the accomplished 6-time NCAA All-American in swimming at the University of Michigan and a former USA Swimming National Team Member. Andy turned professional in the sport of triathlon in 2003 and was named the USAT Rookie of the Year.† Since that time he has become a 2-Time ITU World Cup Champion, a 2-Time Ironman 70.3 California Champion, a 3-Time Escape from Alcatraz Champion, a 2007 U.S. National Champion and the 2007 Ironman 70.3 World Champion.

    SPONSORS

    Asics, TYR, Juota, Toyota, Suunto, Blue Seventy, Rudy Project, ZIPP, Shimano, Racer Mate, Fuel Belt, Zone, TriAll 3 Sports, TriBuys.com

    GEAR

    Swim Bike Run

    • TT Frame: Kuota: Kueen-K
    • Road Frame: Kuota: Kom
    • Fork: Kuota
    • Aero Bars:
    • Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace
    • Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace
    • Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace 172.5
    • Chain Rings: Shimano Dura-Ace 53/42
    • Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 11 23
    • Pedals: Shimano
    • Bike Shoe: Shimano SH-TR70
    • Saddle: Fi:Z:ik Aeron Tri 2
    • Front wheel: Zipp 404 / 808
    • Rear wheel: Zipp 808, 1080, Sub-9 disc
    • Tires: Continental
    • Helmet: Rudy


    TRAINING:

    Typical week involves about 25,000 meters of swimming, 300 miles of biking, and 50 miles of running.


    SCHEDULE: 2009

    Date Race Location
    April 4 Ironman California 70.3 CA
    April 26 St. Anthony's Triathlon Fl
    May 2 Wildflower Triathlon CA
    June 14 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon San Francisco, CA
    June 28 Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Buffalo Springs, TX
    July 11 Life Time Fitness Triathlon  
    July 26 New York City Triathlon NYC, NY
    Aug 1 Whirlpool Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Boulder, CO
    Aug 23 Timberman Ironman 70.3 Gilford, New Hampshire
    Aug 30 Chicago Triathlon Chicago, IL
    Oct 4 Los Angeles Triathlon Los Angeles, CA
    Oct 10 Ironman World Championships Kona, HI

    Career Highlights

    • USAT National Team Member
    • 2007 USAT Elite National Champion
    • 2007 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist
    • 2007 Ironman 70.3 World Champion
    • 2006, 2007 USAT Elite Triathlete of the Year
    • 2007 USAT Non-ITU Elite Triathlete of the Year
    • 2004 Olympic Team Member


    MEDIA

    Andy Potts interview with Greg Welch: Kona 2008


    Andy Potts Workout Room Tour

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