Born May 1, 1989 in Anchorage, Alaska, Will won the Alaska State biathlon as a 17 year-old, and has twice competed in cross-country skiing in the Arctic Winter Games.  Already in his fifth XTERRA season at the tender age of 23, Will is an up-and-comer to watch out for.

Born November 4, 1970 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tim has a degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Iowa.  As a two-time winner of the Ironman Hawaii World Championship, Tim already has people looking over their shoulders in only his second season on the XTERRA tour.

Born March 30, 1982 in Averill Park, New York, Suzie was a three-sport high school state champion – in cross country, pole vault and slalom waterskiing.  With her master’s degree in Exercise Science, Suzie works as a human performance coach for a federal law enforcement agency.  After nine years on the tour and several top five finishes to her name, Suzie is looking to make 2012 her best season yet.  

Born February 18, 1981, Sara earned her master’s degree in social work from Colorado State University.  She now works as a social worker for Boulder County Housing and Human Services and runs a private practice working with athletes around sports performance issues.  With five years on the tour under her belt, Sara finished 7th in last year’s XTERRA World Championship.

Born May 30, 1977, Renata has won 24 XTERRA Championship races in 11 countries.  Now in her eighth year on the tour, so far in 2012 Renata has already won the XTERRA Guam, Philippines and Saipan Championship races on 3 consecutive weekends – a clean sweep of the XTERRA Asia Pacific Triple Crown.

Born March 19, 1986 in Pendleton, Indiana, Patrick earned a degree in Exercise Science from Purdue University and is now a full-time endurance coach for Carmichael Training Systems.  Now in his fifth year on the tour, Patrick is building on three top ten finishes last season.

Born May 17, 1973 in Victoria, BC, Melanie is truly a superstar of the XTERRA Series, now on her 11th year with the tour.  After earning her degree in Biochemistry, Melanie raced with Canada’s National Cycling Team for six years, before starting the MelRad Racing Team in 2009.  After collapsing of exhaustion just 60 yards away from winning the XTERRA Worlds last year, you can bet that Melanie will be back this year with a vengeance.

 
Born in Sterling, Scotland on October 12, 1980, Lesley moved to the US in 2001.  She has a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts as well as a master’s in Theatre from San Diego State.  Currently in her fifth year on the tour, Lesley works as a film producer, writer and tri coach.  A force to be reckoned with in any event, she won not only last year’s World Championship, but has also finished in the top 3 in 7-straight XTERRA Championship races.  Her dream is to win an Oscar and win the XTERRA Worlds in the same year.

Born July 25, 1978 in East Jordan, Michigan, Josiah has been the top American in the XTERRA US Pro Series seven of the last eight years.  A collegiate cross-country and track athlete at Central Michigan University, Josiah holds a master’s in Human Movement.  When not competing in triathlons, Josiah is an endurance coach and personal trainer at Dogma Athletica.

Born June 11, 1981 in Anchorage, Alaska, Emma is a writer/photographer now living in Park City, Utah.  Starting out as a NCAA Championship cross-country skier at the University of Nevada, Emma is now in her sixth year with XTERRA, and has built a reputation of dogged determination with several hard-fought top ten finishes.

Born April 26, 1975 in Courtenay, British Columbia, Danelle was a collegiate track and cross-country star for the University of Washington in Seattle.  Now a mother of 2 with a PhD in Sports Psychology, Danelle is beginning her eighth year on the tour.  A consistent top Championship racer, last year she finished 5th at the XTERRA Worlds.

 
Born July 1, 1985 in Worcester, England, Dan moved to Stellenbosch, South Africa, as a youngster.  Now in his seventh year with XTERRA, Dan races with the songo.info logo on his uniform to raise awareness for the foundation supporting youth development in his hometown.

Born March 29, 1978 in Ocala, Florida, Craig was an All-American swimmer at Western Kentucky University.  Now in his 11th year on the tour, Craig is a device manager for Arthrex and is also the coach of Team Optimum Endurance.

Born October 23, 1973 in South Africa, “The Caveman” is XTERRA’s all-time championship wins leader with 43, and is the only man who’s won four World Titles.  A two-time Olympic triathlete, he started his prolific career racing BMX at the age of seven, running at nine, biathlon at 13 – finally racing in his first triathlon at the age of 14.  As a professional triathlete his entire adult life, Stoltz claims, “It’s in my blood.  I’m living my dream.”

Born September 25, 1978 in Cave Creek, Arizona, Cody is an XTERRA and triathlon-specific coach with EPC Multisport.  Currently in his eighth year on the tour, Cody recently married XTERRA super fan turned age group standout Kathy Tank in the off-season.

Born November 18, 1972 in Melbourne, Australia, Chris is a two-time Ironman Champion, a five-time Australian National Champion, and has also held the world #1 ranking in long course triathlons on two separate occasions.  Now in his 11th year on the tour, Chris is a force to be reckoned with.

 
Born April 20, 1964, Caroline won the Collegiate Taekwondo Championship while attending UC Berkeley.  Now a doctor of oriental medicine, Caroline is in her ninth year with XTERRA and is known around the tour as a tenacious competitor, consistently finishing at the very top of the field.

Born March 25, 1981 in Durango, Colorado, Branden grew up playing soccer, running cross-country and track, and Nordic skiing in the mountains near his home.  Currently in his fifth year as an XTERRA Pro, Branden has been consistently climbing in the ranks since his start in the series and is looking to make some noise in this year’s events. An avid traveler, one of Branden’s favorite things about XTERRA is getting to see the world and meet so many new people.

Born April 30, 1978, Adam earned his MBA in Accounting from the University of Nebraska and works as an accountant when not racing.    After five years on the tour, Adam has several top 10 finishes coming into this season.