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THE XTERRA HALL OF FAME When XTERRA celebrated its 10th year in October of 2005, the founders created the XTERRA HALL OF FAME. This year, on the eve of the XTERRA World Championship on the luau grounds of the Maui Prince, another XTERRA legend will be honored in front of their peers at the night of champions dinner. NED OVEREND (2005) After retiring from mountain biking in 1996 at the age of 40 (he won six national titles and became mountain bikings first world champion in 1990), Overend competed in the first-ever XTERRA in 1996, finishing third. In ‘97 he was second, and in ‘98 and ‘99 he won consecutive World Championships at the ripe young age of 42 & 43. He was also the XTERRA USA Series Champion in 2002. At the 2004 World Championship, at age 50, Overend posted the 9th fastest bike split and placed 21st overall. Midway through the bike course Peter Reid was overheard saying “There’s a 50-year-old in front of me!” As an XTERRA pro, Ned regularly beat the spandex off guys 10 and 15 years his junior. He was so devastating on the mountain bike that he earned the nicknames of “Deadly Nedly” and “The Lung.” At the end of his XTERRA career, race commentators respectfully called him “The Old Man of the Mountain.” SCOTT TINLEY (2006) Scott Tinley was named the second inductee into the XTERRA Hall of Fame. In 1996, Scott competed in XTERRA's inaugural event, known as Aquaterra at the time. That day, he finished in 4th place and went on to finish in the top 10 in both 1997 and '98. But more than just an athlete, Scott was one of the early ambassadors for the sport. Tinley was at the sharp end of getting athletes to Maui. When you look at the high level pro's that came 10 years ago, it is far more im<strong>press</strong>ive than what one, solitary, unusual race with a $5,000 prize list should have attracted. Jimmy Riccitello, Mike Pigg, Wes Hobson, Ray Browning, Pat Brown, Scott Molina, Emilio Desoto, Jeff Devlin, Kenny Glah, Paul Huddle, Michellie Jones, Paula Newby, Sian Welch, Karen Smeyers and more I probably can't remember. A lot of that participation is because of ST. Tinley also campaigned in the Hawaiian Mountain Tour bike race in Hawaii to promote XTERRA and near the end of his career, he helped found and develop the sport of off-road triathlon. KERSTIN WEULE (2007) Kerstin Weule, using equally deadly swim, mountain bike and run speed, won more XTERRA races than anyone (until Jamie Whitmore took on the challenge). She won 19 XTERRA titles, including the US. Pro Series in 1999 and 2000, and the 2000 World Championship. Born in Braunlage, Germany in 1966, Weule’s name was synonymous with XTERRA for years. She was 5th at Maui in 1997 after a second in Kirkwood and a third at Big Bear. The winning started in 1998 in Louisiana and she won the next two big races. In her career, Kerstin won at almost every U.S. venue where XTERRA traveled too, including races in the UK and Canada. Her early battles in 97-98 and 99 with Lorraine Barrow and Jody Purcell were wonderful to watch. Weule brought much to XTERRA – an open disposition, the ability to share all that she knew at XTERRA University clinics, a great laugh, her cartwheel at the finish line, & blue painted toenails on raceday. Kerstin retired from XTERRA in 2003. JIMMY RICCITELLO (2008) Flash back to 1996… AquaTerra…the first XTERRA…123 Speedo-clad racers on the start line at dawn on the beach in Wailea, Maui. A who’s who of triathlon and mountain biking showed up to try something completely new…off-road triathlon. And, it turned out that XTERRA with its catch phrase “Your toughest competitor is Mother Nature” was right up Riccitello’s alley. He took the inaugural XTERRA World Championship by more than three minutes over triathlon great Mike Pigg. After the win, he said “Man this race is a bitch, but it’s the true spirit of triathlon – the athlete against the course”. Over seven years Riccitello raced XTERRA all over the U.S., including six more Maui World Championships, and was always the life of the party. Fellow athletes, XTERRA University students, and event staff alike were subjected to his less than politically correct opinions, quick wit, bodily sounds, and practical jokes.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES XTERRA WARRIOR AWARD Since 2003 XTERRA has honored a member of its Tribe that has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, gone above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the “Live More” spirit. Previous winners include... Kim Mills 2008 - Jamie Whitmore - XTERRA’s winningest pro ever with 37 career victories started battling cancer in late 2007 and in her spirited fight has inspired countless people from around the world. See how she’s doing now at jamiewhitmore.com. 2007 - Tae Yoong Kim – This Korean born Japanese age grouper can be found at XTERRA events in almost every continent - his enthusiasm tanscends the language barrier everywhere he goes. 2006 - Nico Pfitzenmeier – former mountain biker, Nico has traveled the world “competing to help kids”. His fundraising efforts assist children in Mozambique with housing and education. 2005 - Dr. John Mills – Dr. John has spearheaded the medical support team on Maui since the inception of the race. Behind the scenes he has put in countless hours in preperation for the event 2004 - Willie Stewart – Willie lost his arm in a construction accident but has not let that stop him from pursuing his favorite sports. A high tech prosthetic with shocks and quick release mechanism has allowed him to ride a mountain bike and rip up XTERRA courses all over the U.S. 2003 - Bryan Medrano – Bryan lives life to the fullest while raising awareness and funds for Huntington’s Disease, a neurological disorder that effects him and other family members. Pfitzenmeier Stewart Medrano FOUR THAT HAVE DONE ALL 13 MAUI RACES Steve Tarpinian from New York, and Steve Fisher, Gerry Clark, and Joe Alueta from Maui have done (and finished) every XTERRA in Maui since 1996. Jamie A BLESSING AND A LEI There is perhaps no pre-race ritual more spiritually powerful than the beachfront Hawaiian blessing by Reverend Alalani Hill, and there’s certainly nothing better than crossing the finish line and seeing Raena, who welcomes each finisher with a fresh flower lei. 61
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OCTOBER 25 - MAUI 2009 PRESS GUIDE
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THE 14TH ANNUAL XTERRA WORLD CHAMPI
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2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All events
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QUICK FACTS ON THE XTERRA WORLD CHA
Page 9 and 10: XTERRA UNIVERSITY, PRESENTED BY PAU
Page 11 and 12: BIKE RECORD: Gender Name Time Year
Page 13 and 14: PRO START LIST Women (in order of f
Page 15 and 16: “KAHUNA DAVE’S” PRO RACE PREV
Page 17 and 18: MICHI WEISS Vienna, Austria FINAL 2
Page 19 and 20: OLIVIER MARCEAU Cannes, France 2007
Page 21 and 22: JOSIAH MIDDAUGH Vail, Colorado 2009
Page 23 and 24: CHRIS LEGH Melbourne, Australia 200
Page 25 and 26: CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZ Ste
Page 27 and 28: BRANDEN RAKITA Manitou Springs, Col
Page 29 and 30: ROM AKERSON Tambor, Costa Rica 2009
Page 31 and 32: JASPER BLAKE Victoria, B.C., Canada
Page 33 and 34: WILL KELSAY Boulder, Colorado FINAL
Page 35 and 36: LUKE McKENZIE Sunshine Beach, Austr
Page 37 and 38: DANELLE KABUSH Calgary, Alberta, Ca
Page 39 and 40: RENATA BUCHER Lucerne, Switzerland
Page 41 and 42: JENNY TOBIN Boise, Idaho FINAL 2009
Page 43 and 44: EMMA GARRARD Truckee, California FI
Page 45 and 46: MELANIE McQUAID Victoria, B.C., Can
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