Gallery: 2012 Xterra World Championships
- By Paul Moore
- Published October 29, 2012

2012 XTERRA World Championships
Javier Gomez takes the win - in his debut Xterra race.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Lesley Paterson gets her game face on.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
The calm before the storm (and after the tsunami)
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
What a shot! Tim Don came home in eighth.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Upclose and personal.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
The bike course was - as always - steep and tough.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
What can you say about Gomez? He transferred effortlessly to the off-road format.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Off-road doesn't just mean sandy trails.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
The course was stunning, taking in some of Maui's most beautiful spots.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Once he was out on the run there was no stopping Gomez.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
High-five in the soft sand.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Barbara Riveros Diaz was another ITU pro in action this weekend.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Paterson charges towards the tape.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
2012 XTERRA World Championships
Gomez launches his customary finger-in-the-air salute.
Photos: Xterra World Championships
Not even a tsunami could stop the 2012 Xterra World Championships from going ahead, as some of the world’s fastest off-road triathletes went to battle in Maui. But while Lesley Paterson defended her title in style, it was former ITU World Champion (and Xterra debutante) Javier Gomez who won the men’s race. You can read a race report here.
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Paul Moore
Paul Moore is the Online Editor for Triathlete Europe. When not glued to a computer he can be found writing books - most recently The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges which you can buy on Amazon. Paul has also written Ultimate Triathlon: A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes which is also available on Amazon.
















