Chris McCormack

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5-11
150 lbs
1972-April-07
Ironman
Orca: 3.8
Specialized Transition
Under Armour
chrismccormack.com

BIO

Chris McCormack, better known as MACCA, is one of the most successful tri-athletes in the sport. Chris has had tremendous success since becoming a professional in 1996, including becoming the first man to ever win both the ITU World Cup Series and the Triathlon World Championship in the same year.

While Chris McCormack's specialty is the running leg of the triathlon, he will be the first to tell you that discipined balance in all three events is what leads to victory. In only ten years, Chris has taken the top prize in numerous short course events all across the globe. In addition to the double that he won in 1997, he has multiple wins in the Escape from Alcatraz, Wildflower Half Ironman and the Ironman Australia Triathlon. Chris McCormack set a course record in the Wildflower event and is one of only three men to win an Ironman contest in his debut.

Chris McCormack has also won events in the US multiple times, including competitions in San Diego, New York City and Los Angeles. His worldwide dominance has led to multiple Global Triathlete of the Year awards for the international star. As his multiple victories in the Wildflower and Australia events has shown, Chris McCormack has made a seamless transition from short courses to Ironman events. He has made his desire to conquer the Hawaii Ironman event very well known after several near misses.

With over 130 triathlon victories worldwide, Chris McCormack now sets out to take the prize that has condinued to elude him in Kona, Hawaii. Hear from the man himself about what it will take to earn this sought after victory and why he's more prepared than ever to realize his dream.

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Wetsuit: Orca: 3.8 Goggles:	Frame: Specialized Transition - Large Fork: Specialized S-Works FACT N'Aero Aero Bars: Profile Design Carbon X 1.5 one-piece Brake levers: Profile Design QSC Brakes: Specialized S-Works Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace Bike Shoe: Shimano TR70 Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Front wheel: Shimano Dura-Ace Carbon 50 Rear wheel: Shimano PRO Carbon Discwheel Tires: Specialized S-Works Mondo Open Tubular Helmet: Rudy Project	Training Shoe: Under Armour Racing Shoe: Under Armour Sunglasses: Rudy Project - Sportmask Performance

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SCHEDULE: 2009

Date	Race	Location
March 22	Singapore IM 70.3	Singapore
March 28	Lavaman Olympic	Hawaii
April 5	New Orleans IM 70.3	New Orleans, LA
April 18	China Ironman 70.3	China
May 24	Austria Ironman 70.3	St Polten, Austria
June 7	Challenge France 70.3	Niederbronn, FR
June 14	Challenge Germany 70.3	Kraichgau, Germany
July 5	Ironman Germany	Germany
August 23	Timberman Ironman 70.3	Gilford, NH
Oct 10	Ironman World Championships	Kona, HI

CAREER PODIUMS RESULTS

Ironman Hawaii World Champion 2007
ITU Olympic Distance World Champion
ITU Triathlon World Cup Champion
11 x Ironman Champion
20 National Titles
7 x World Cup Champion
Goodwill Games Gold Medalist
4 x Triathlete of the Year
2 x Competitor of the Year
4 x Escape from Alcatraz Champion
4 x Wildflower Half Ironman Champion

MEDIA

Chris McCormack IRONMAN world champion 2007