When you think race tactics one of the first names that should come to mind is the two times and reigning Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack. In 2010 Macca taught the speculators a lot, when he answered the question “Can Chris McCormack win another title in Kona?” The word on the street was McCormack is too old to win another Ironman World Championship and the younger and faster ITU guys like Raelert are the future of long distance triathlon.
According to "Science and critics" Macca wasn’t supposed to win his first one either. Critics of the sport claimed he was too big and that his body would not be able to handle the distance. McCormack has been showing the triathlon world that he can win at any distance from Sprint to Ironman.
After winning, over two hundred triathlons, you would think history has shown the folks in the triathlon world; that if you are on the starting line with Chris, you better not take him lightly. Chris is a fierce competitor who thrives on pressure, big races and he knows how to get in his competitions head.
Chris may use tactics that other athletes may not agree with but at the end of the day it’s all about wins and looses. Take a minute and talk race tactics with Macca and you would think you are talking to an NFL coach or player. In the NFL coaches and players will spend countless hours studying their opponents every move and breaking down game films, leaving no stone unturned before the big game. It is no secret that McCormack studies and keeps an eye on the men he is racing.
Like him or not Macca is very good for the sport. Let’s hope McCormack can keep performing at this level for many more years.
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