2019 Race Legends & Pros

Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae

One of the most famous triathlon couples is set to return to St. Croix for 2019 The Beauty & The Beast Triathlon. Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae recently announced they would be heading to the island to each compete on a relay team in the long-distance race. St. Croix holds a special place in the triathletes’ hearts, as it’s where they began their love story in 2009. O’Donnell has nine IRONMAN® 70.3 victories, including two wins in St. Croix, two IRONMAN® wins and six Armed Forces National Championships. Carfrae, who has been atop the podium seven times at the IRONMAN® World Championships and still holds its run course record, has competed on St. Croix six times, which include four 1st place finishes.

Angela Naeth

Growing up in British Columbia, Canada, Angela Naeth, known in the triathlon world for her prowess on the bike, is a multiple 70.3 and Ironman Champion; she most recently won Ironman Chattanooga in September. In 2018, Angela, while battling Lyme disease, placed 8th at the Ironman World Championships with a time of 8:57. She still holds the female course record on St. Croix while winning in 2012.

Wendy Ingraham

"There is a reason I have returned to St Croix’s triathlon for over 20 years. The people, the challenge of the course, the food; it is truly a race you cannot miss on your bucket-list."

- Wendy Ingraham Dec 1, 2017, nine top 10 finishes at the IRONMAN® World Championships

Testimonies from Past Race Legends & Pros

- David Scott, six-time IRONMAN® world champion and first man inducted into the IRONMAN®Hall of Fame remembers racing in St. Croix in the video below

"Racing in St. Croix is true triathlon. Every resident embraces the event. No exaggeration. I never saw a car on the bike course on race day. Racing in St. Croix embodies all that is good about triathlon. We raced hard. But the biggest takeaways were the relationships we built with the local families. Those priceless memories are lasting a lifetime."

- Lisa Bentley Dec 1, 2017, an 11-time IRONMAN® Champion