A letter to my family, friends, sponsors, and fans:

My quest to become a two time Olympian has come to a close.  Unfortunately, I will not be on the starting line in Beijing.  This is a very tough letter to write because the Olympic Games are why I picked up the sport of triathlon and have been my goal for the last four years.  The Olympics are very special to me and I am heartbroken to not be on the team.  I not only believed that I would make the team but that I had an honest shot at a medal in Beijing.   

I want to thank everyone for their support leading up to the Olympic Trials as well as afterwards, your kind words of encouragement mean a lot to me.  My career is certainly not over and, in fact, I think that I have my best racing days ahead of me! 

I am going to need some time to think about what direction I want to take my career but rest assured that I will continue to race from the front with all my heart, compete with integrity and sportsmanship, and be a role model for young as well as old triathletes.

Go USA!

Go Blue!

Olympian Andy Potts

Escape from Alcatraz to Air on TV

Check the following link to see when Escape from Alcatraz will be on air in your area.

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Repeat Champ: Potts takes Alcatraz

With two weeks until the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team roster is finalized at the Des Moines World Cup, Athens Olympian Andy Potts won the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon for the second year in a row. Hoping to test his legs and work out any kinks before the final Olympic Trials event, Potts managed a dominant performance that bodes well for the upcoming race.

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Potts family featured in New York Times Article

By JOHN BRANCH

Published: April 17, 2008

"And just like that, their greatest hopes and fears were entwined. It has been a four-year tangle of success and heartache, optimism and illness. So far, success and optimism are winning, going away."

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Potts Opens the 2008 Season by Defending his California 70.3 Title

Photo Courtesy of Ironman.com

Great start to the year and it is always nice defend a title.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (March 29, 2008) – With the 2008 Beijing Olympics right around the corner, this is certainly an exciting year in the sport. Athens Olympian Andy Potts kicked his season off at Ironman 70.3 California with a thrilling win over 2007 Ford Ironman World Championships Runner-up Craig Alexander.

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Xtri Chats with Oceanside 70.3 Champion, Andy Potts
By Betsy Delcour
3/31/2008

Xtri had the pleasure of chatting with IM 70.3 World Champion and recent Oceanside 70.3 Champion, Andy Potts, from his home in Colorado Springs. Just two days after grinding out one of the most exciting finishes in triathlon history, Andy shared what was going through his head as he answered Craig Alexander's surges, in addition to talking about the upcoming Olympic trials, his family life and what's in store beyond this summer...

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Potts Headlines USA Triathlon's Triathletes of the Year

I am extremely honored and proud to have won both the Male Olympic/ITU Triathlete of the Year as well as the Male Multisport Non-ITU Athlete of the Year from USA Triathlon. I had a great year last year and to be recognized by our national governing body as the triathlete of the year in draft legal as well as non-drafting races is really special. There are a lot of people that go into making me successful and this is a nice reward for all of them as well.

Thanks to all of my family, friends and support staff that keep me healthy, safe, and fast!

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Slowtwitch Interviews World Champion Andy Potts

After the new year I had a chance to sit down with Slowtwitch.com and talk about my career as a triathlete as well as my life beyond being an athlete. 

Excerpt:

ST: Would you describe for us how you recover from a longer distance event?

Andy: I let my body tell me when I’m ready to get back into hard training. I usually just put in some miles the days following an event and take it from there. I have gotten better with my recovery as I have matured into the sport as well. It used to take me seven to ten days after any race before I could put in a hard workout. Now, I’m pretty much ready to train hard three to four days after a half-Ironman race. I think that speaks more to my preparation than anything else.

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CompuTrainer Releases Promotional Video featuring Andy Potts

CompuTrainer has released a short video, (around three and a half minutes) on the 70.3 World Championships.  In it you can watch the exciting finish as well as get excited about the upcoming year!

Live Your Dreams!

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Note: Be patient when you click the link; it may take a little while for the video to pop up.  If you are having trouble please visit www.racermateinc.com to watch the video.

Pictures of the Year

I have selected some great pictures that show more than me crossing the finishline, ok a few that do show me crossing the finishline! 

Enjoy!

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WORLD CHAMPION!!!

November 10th, 2007 - Ironman 70.3 World Championships

Unbelievable!!!  I've dreamt about being a World Champ since I started competing in sports. 

Live Your Dreams!

While U.S. Olympian Andy Potts has spent the last few years establishing himself as a formidable threat on the ITU World Cup circuit, his efforts in non-drafting events this year have also been enormously successful, culminating in the biggest victory of his career at the 2007 Ford Ironman 70.3 World Championships. His first world title came three weeks after a dominating win at the inaugural Escape to Bermuda Triathlon, a non-drafting Olympic-distance event that apparently provided Potts with the perfect tune-up before the Clearwater race.

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Potts Captures Inaugural Escape to Bermuda

Photo courtesy of ©2007 Rich Cruse/richcruse.com

I just returned from beautiful Bermuda where I won the inaugural Escape to Bermuda Triathlon.  It was a challenging course and one that I will race again in the future.  I had a good day at the "office" and was happy with where I am in my training at this point.  Lisa and Boston got a rare chance to see me race and holding Boston up at the finishline is something that I will always remember!

Pan American Games Title for Potts

I just returned from Rio de Janerio, Brazil where I won the Pan American Games.  Hearing the United States of America's National Anthem being played because of your efforts is a special feeling.  It is a great title and a race that I will always remember as being one of the highlights of my career.  It is always an honor to represent the USA!

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Potts Escapes From Alcatraz With Decisive Victory

<click here to view streaming video of my race finish>

Two weeks after claiming his first National Triathlon title, 2004 Olympian Andy Potts continued his stellar season by winning the prestigious 2007 Accenture Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, known for its challenging course and world-class competitors. Potts has won every triathlon that he has finished since his victory at the 2006 ITU New Plymouth World Cup Triathlon last November.

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National Championship for Potts

Nearly two months after his Ford Ironman 70.3 California victory, U.S. Olympian Andy Potts returns to competition in style by winning his first USA Triathlon National Championship title at the 2007 Honolulu ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup.

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Potts Dominates Ford Ironman 70.3 California

In his second attempt at the distance, U.S. Olympian Andy Potts blazed through the chilly waters of Oceanside Harbor and steadfastly maintained his lead to capture his first Ironman 70.3 title. After finishing the 2006 ITU World Cup season ranked 3rd in the world, the electrifying performance reinforced his status as the top professional triathlete in the country and seems indicative of a successful and exciting season ahead.

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2006 USA Triathlon Triathlete of the Year>>>>>

USAT just announced that I received it's Triathlete of the Year award for my 2006 performances.  I am honored to accept the award and it is a great salute to my year.  I hope to improve for the future and add to my successes.  Thanks to all who make my triathlon adventures possible!

New Plymouth World Cup>>>>>

Cancun World Cup>>>>>>>>>>

World Team Championships>>>

The 2006 season came to a close on November 12th with an awesome finish.   I won the New Plymouth World Cup race and led the race from start to finish.   Not only did I finish the year with a victory but I also finished ranked 3rd in the world!  On top of that, I was the anchor of the victorious USA relay as the World Team Championships.  Needless to say, I finished the year on a high note and hope to use that momentum to carry me into 2007.

I was able to accomplish all of my goals this year and enjoy myself in the process as well.  Consistency was the key for success this year both in training and racing. 

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Check out the video highlights of New Plymouth and the World Team Championships:

New Plymouth: Watch race video now.

World Team Championships: Watch race highlights now.