scofflaw wrote:
USPro Tri wrote:
Agreed… I feel that the whole point of being a top tier pro triathlete is to make as much money as possible doing something that you love. I always got the impression that Tim basically put himself through hell, but got two Kona titles, and for some reason sounds a little bitter. Whereas Andy seems to truly enjoy his life and career, while making what I assume is a whole lot more money. No offense to either but I'd take Andy's results/life/earnings over Tim's any day Sounds like Tim won Kona but at the cost of everything else in his life, which doesn't sound like a good trade off to me
Any other pyrrhic Kona victors? Pete Jacobs?
The win in Kona did seem to be a kiss of death for PJ sadly. Bizarre how quickly he fell off - but I think he's alluded to seem fatigue issues...
But back to the main argument. I don't think we can deningrate TD for his wins. He was the best person on those days and there was no shortage of world class athletes; almost by definition. With the advancements in skinsuits/wind tunnels/bike designs etc etc it would be strange if his times weren't slower than today.
Speaking of which, weather permitting I think Stadler's bike record may fall this year. C'mon Sebi!