[Photo Gallery] Rainy Day Brussels
August 23, 2010
A photographic tour with The World Tri team of some of the more touristy highlights of Brussels, Belgium: The Manneken Pis, Le Parc du Cinquantenaire Gate, The Annual Flower Carpet, Waffles and even Smurfs!
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Snapshot Stories: Transitions
August 11, 2010
A single moment can contain an entire story, and in this 'Snapshot Stories' series we'll share the stories of these moments on The World Tri.
In this photo, Charlie dips his rear tire into the English Channel near Cap Gris Nez (pronounced "cap-gre-nay"), France, at the exact point he emerged from the water after swimming across the English Channel just three days ago. Charlie begins on a mountain bike so that he can climb the rocky cliffs that rise bluntly out from the sea before they transition into the rolling hills of northern France.
Continue reading[Photos] 12-Hours Across The Channel
August 9, 2010
[On Aug 8th, 2010 Charlie Wittmack successfully completed the first leg of The World Tri by swimming across the English Channel to France. He became the first American to both climb Mt. Everest and swim the English Channel. Explore a photo essay below taken on board the escort boat that followed him on the 12 hour, 27-mile continuous swim from England to France.]
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[Infographic] Dangers, Obstacles & Inconveniences
August 6, 2010
In the first 228 miles of swimming, Charlie has faced a lot of challenges beyond just the distances. Check out our latest infographic to see where Charlie dodged big waves, boat traffic, treacherous undertow, jellyfish and underwater explosives. Then track him all the way across The English Channel to France.
Continue readingThe World Tri On Your Desktop
August 3, 2010
Put The World Tri on your computer desktop by downloading our free HD digital desktop wallpapers. Each month we'll feature a new design to add to your collection. This month's design features Charlie in The Thames River near Radcot Lock.
Continue reading[Photo Gallery] Tour of London
August 2, 2010
While Charlie ran his way through London earlier this week, the rest of The World Tri Expedition team took the chance to take a quick whirlwind touristy tour of Central London.
The London Eye, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace among other places. Cate declared it 'the most courteous big city in the world.' Andy called it one of the 'most photogenic,' and Brian...well he was just happy to be out of the kayak for a bit.
Continue readingSnapshot Stories: Small Things
July 26, 2010
A single moment can contain an entire story, and in this 'Snapshot Stories' series we'll share the stories of these moments on The World Tri.
This isn't particularly a great photograph. Though all the right elements were there to create one: a golden sunset; a green grassy paddock full of fluffy white sheep; the Thames River in the background quietly meandering amongst overhanging willow trees; and a man walking mostly naked in a Speedo.
Continue readingEpisode 2: The Family
July 22, 2010
In our second webisode, meet Cate and James Wittmack, and learn more about what they'll be up to as part of this 11-month, 10,000 mile expedition.
Continue reading[Infographic] One Hundred Miles In
July 16, 2010
Charlie just broke 100 miles on the swim leg of The World Tri (that means he's completed more than one-third of the swim)! To celebrate the expedition team has compiled an infographic on the first 100 miles.
Continue reading[Photo Gallery] Across The Pond & Into The River
July 11, 2010
Almost two weeks ago, The World Tri Expedition team headed off from Des Moines and across the Atlantic Ocean to England to begin the first leg of The World Triathlon. Since then, the team has learned how to drive on the left side of the road, what it's like to order 'fish and chips' from a 'take away' shop and what happens to a man who swims 5-8 hours a day for 14-days.
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