Speaking of olympics

Most of you certainly don’t remember who was third in the female’s race in Sydney.

Well that athlete (Magali Messmer, of Switzerland) quit racing after the olympics, had a baby and got married…

It appears though that she may start again competing this year having in mind to qualify for Athens. It is a big challenge, she’s only done some Mountain Bike races these past two years for fun, but being a former swimmer and a very good runner too, I think she will be one to watch come next August.

Anyway, just thought I’d share this news.

The women’s triathlon was one of the highlights of the Sydney Games for me. Absolutely brilliant. I went to see a trial race in October on the Athens 2004 triathlon course in Vouliagmeni. It’s tough and technical.