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The 2007 XTERRA Saipan Championship is presented by the Marianas Visitors Authority, and sponsored bythe Pacific Islands Club, Paul Mitchell, and XTERRA Gear.

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THE 6th ANNUAL XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONSHIPXTERRA is the world’s premier off-road multisport event. An extreme competition, the XTERRA formatcombines swimming with mountain biking and trail running. It has been described as one part triathlon, onepart mountain bike race, and one part “survival of the fittest”.

With its white sand beaches, warm water, jungle trails, and secret caves it’s easy to see how the XTERRASaipan Championship became the “Crown Jewel” of the XTERRA Global Tour. In 2007 there will be more than100 XTERRA races in 16 countries…but none quite like this one!

The race starts with a 1.5-kilometer swim in the crystal clearwaters fronting Micro Beach, follows with a 30k mountain bikeride that traverses island terrain to the top of Mount Tapotchau(the highest point on the island at 1,545 feet elevation) andfinishes with a 12k trail run that takes competitors past WorldWar II relics and through secret jungles and caves.

The event is a qualifier for the 2007 XTERRA WorldChampionship held in Maui on October 28 - with 36 slotsavailable to the top finishers in each age group (see page 12 for details). The race will also award points toamateur athletes racing in this year’s XTERRA America Tour(see page 30 for details).

The US $20,000 professional purse at the XTERRA SaipanChampionship has attracted some of the best multisport athletes on the planet. Plus, there’s the TagamanTriathlon - the longest running triathlon in the Western Pacific (18 years now) the following Saturday on March24. The two races provide a perfect early season training schedule for multisport pros.

In between XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman is the Saipan Sports Fest. The Sports Fest runs from March 16through March 25 and includes a variety of clinics focusing on triathlon preparation, bike maintenance, goalsetting, and motivation. There’s also an evening Hash Run, tank-to-tank swims, XTERRA Trail Runs, TagaKidsTriathlon, bbq’s, and a 7k/10k Walk. For the hardcore triathletes the Pacific Islands Club (PIC) Double awards$500 and 7-nights at the PIC to the man and woman with the fastest combined XTERRA and Tagaman Triathlontimes.

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Press Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5XTERRA Saipan Television Show . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7XTERRA Trail Runs and Kid’s Bike Race . . . . . . .8XTERRA University/Pacific Islands Club . . . . . . . .9XTERRA Saipan Course Description . . . . . . .10-12The Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-20Jamie and Olivier return to paradise . . . . . . . . . .21

Pacific Islands Club Double . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-232006 XTERRA Saipan Results . . . . . . . . . . . .24-252002-2005 Saipan Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29How the USA Series Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302007 USA Series Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312006 XTERRA Global Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32XTERRA World Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33About the Northern Mariana Islands . . . . . . . .34-36How XTERRA started & TEAM Unlimited . . . .37-38

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The XTERRA Saipan Championship Press Guide was designed to provide the media with useful informationabout the 2007 race, the Sports Fest, and XTERRA in general. Below are additional items of interest to media:

For credentials, please contact marketing director Trey Garman (trey@xterraplanet.com) or XTERRA Japanese representative Yoko Wakabayashi (okozi@sd6.so-net.ne.jp)

TEAM Unlimited will record full race results and distribute after the event via e-mail. Please provide youremail address and results and pictures (if requested) can be sent directly to you.

During the championship race TEAM Unlimited will escort interested press members to key strategiclocations throughout the course to track leaders and course happenings, and to get the best possible photos. You must reserve your seat in the press van in advance.

Press with credentials are invited to both the XTERRA Welcome Reception on March 16 and the XTERRA Awards Dinner on March 17. Both events are at the Pacific Islands Club, and media must show their credentials for complimentary admittance.

TEAM Unlimited will not operate a pressroom in Saipan, however, we will accomodate any specific requests within reason.

Race coverage can also be found at xterraplanet.com.

Professional, high-resolution, full-color images from the race will be available to the media after the race.

DIRECT MEDIA INQUIRIES AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO:

Trey Garman, Marketing and Media Relations DirectorFrom March 14 through March 24, reach Trey at the Pacific Islands Club at 670-234-7976

In Honolulu808-792-2603 (office) - 808-216-8606 (cell) - 808-538-0314 (fax)

trey@xterraplanet.com www.xterraplanet.com

TEAM Unlimited720 Iwilei Road, Suite 290Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

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EVENTS: In addition to the XTERRA Saipan Championship, there will also be a half-distance XTERRA Sportrace, a pre-race training camp, 5k and 10k trail runs, a kid’s bike race, and a pair of socials. As the SaipanSports Fest unfolds additional triathlon clinics and events will be held thru March 24 (see schedule on page 7).

TELEVISION: XTERRA Saipan, the Sports Fest and Tagman events will be filmed by TEAM Unlimited’s award-winning television crew and all the action will be put together for a half-hour feature to be broadcast in Saipan,Guam, on Gaora in Japan, and across the United States through national syndication.

LOCATION: The Pacific Islands Club will serve as the official hotel for the XTERRA Saipan Championship,Tagaman Triathlon, and the Saipan Sports Fest. Check schedule for specific venues.

AT STAKE: Professionals vie for $20,000 in cash and amateurs race for age group recognition and a slot intothe XTERRA World Championsip in Maui. Plus, the man and woman with the fastest combined XTERRA andTagaman time receives $500 in cash and 7-nights at the Pacific Islands Club including a Gold Card (three mealsper day) for two.

THE COURSE: From the crystal clear waters of the Pacific, to the lush tropical jungles and surprising WorldWar II relics - Saipan’s obstacles are unlike anywhere else on earth.

DISTANCES: XTERRA Saipan Championship: 1.5k swim, 30k mountain bike, 12k trail run.XTERRA Sport: 750-meter swim, 15-kilometer mountain bike, 5k trail run.Tagaman: 2k swim, 60k bike, 15k run.

ENTRY FEES: XTERRA Saipan Championship: Individual: US $125. Team: US $250.Plus $10 one-day USA Triathlon License (if not a member). Includes event swim cap, t-shirt, and admission to XTERRA Welcome Reception and Awards Dinner.XTERRA Sport: Individual: US $75. Team: US $150.Plus $10 one-day USA Triathlon License (if not a member). Includes event swim cap, t-shirt, and admission to XTERRA Welcome Reception and Awards Dinner.XTERRA University Camp and Race Package: US $175. Includes two days of professional instruction, lunches, official t-shirt and cap, gradcertificate, XTERRA Welcome Reception and Awards Dinner, and entry to either the XTERRA Championship or XTERRA Sport race. Does not include accommodation. XTERRA/Tagaman Discount: Athletes showing proof of registration in Tagaman will receive 10% off their XTERRA registration, and athletes showing proof of participation in XTERRA willreceive 10% off Tagaman registration.

DIVISIONS: Individuals: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-45, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (W), 60-64 (M), 65+ (M) Pro, Military, & Challenged Athlete. Teams: Men, Women, Co-ed, Military, and Challenged Athlete.

AWARDS: Top three in each division.

Registration for all XTERRA events is available at www.xterraplanet.com or by calling 808-521-4322, toll-free877-751-8880. In Japan, athletes can call 81-47-396-7062 or visit http://www.xterrajapan.net.

In Korea, visit http://xterraplanet.co.kr

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XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONSHIP TELEVISION SHOW PORTRAYSTHE CNMI AS A PREMIER ADVENTURE DESTINATION

Athletes in action juxtaposed with images of white sand beaches,crystal clear turquoise water, pristine tropical jungles, and breath-taking vistas have delighted viewers of the XTERRA Saipan TVshow - so much so that the program has twice received *TellyAwards for production excellence (2003 and 2005).

"Saipan is a spectacular adventure destination, and we are proudto promote that fact to potential visitors from around the world,”said TEAM Unlimited President Janet Clark.

This year’s race along with coverage of the Saipan Sports Festand Tagaman Triathlon will once again be filmed for a half-hourfeature show to be broadcast in Saipan, Guam, on Gaora inJapan, and across the United States through national syndicationstarting in June of 2007.

Held annually in the Northern Mariana Islands, XTERRA Saipan is widely regarded as the "Crown Jewel" of theXTERRA Global Tour. The race and TV show are presented by the Marianas Visitors Authority, and producedby TEAM Unlimited. The success of both the race and TV show is attributed to Saipan's spectacular naturalenvironment with the majestic jungles and crystal clear water providing a first-class setting for the world’sleading off-road multisport event and series.

The broadcast tracks competitors locked in a battle with MotherNature as they navigate a 1.5 kilometer swim in the PacificOcean starting at Micro Beach, a 30k mountain bike up to thecrest of Mt. Tapotchau, and a 12k jungle and beach trail run. Theshow follows athletes from start to finish - providing brilliantimages from all over the island.

*Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier awardhonoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercialsand programs, as well as the finest video and film productions.The Telly Awards receives entries from five continents and is awidely known and highly respected national and internationalcompetition. The XTERRA Saipan Championship television showwas recognized in the Sports TV/Cable program category.

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WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MARCH 14-1512pm-4pm XTERRA Saipan Registration and Packet Pick-up @ Pacific Islands Club lobby9am-5pm XTERRA University Camp Day 1 and 2, based out of the Pacific Islands Club

FRIDAY, MARCH 1611:45 a.m. Tank-to-Tank Swim (Pick-up at PIC Lobby)1pm-5pm XTERRA and Trail Run Registration and Packet Pick-up @ Micro Beach5pm XTERRA 5k/10k Sunset Trail Walk/Run Starts @ Micro Beach

a benefit for the Commonwealth Diabetes Coalition6pm XTERRA 5k/10k Sunset Trail Walk/Run Awards Ceremony @ Micro Beach7pm XTERRA Saipan Welcome Reception at the Pacific Islands Club

SATURDAY, MARCH 176:30-7:30am Registration and Packet Pick-up @ Micro Beach8am XTERRA Saipan Championship Start @ Micro Beach (1.5k swim, 30k mtb, 12k run)8:05am XTERRA Sport Start @ Micro Beach (750m swim, 20k mtb, 5k run) 9am XTERRA Kid’s Bike Race @ Micro Beach (free - awards to all finishers) 10:30am XTERRA Pro Male Winner Expected10:50am XTERRA Pro Female Winner Expected12:30pm XTERRA Saipan Championship top 3 Pros Awards Ceremony at Micro Beach7pm Awards Dinner Banquet at the Pacific Islands Club (Crazy Hat Party or Wig optional)9pm-till... Post-dinner party - music by XTERRA’s favorite band - MOJO

SUNDAY, MARCH 181pm Day after bbq at Ladder Beach

MONDAY, MARCH 1912pm Tank-to-Tank Swim (meet at A.J.’s Restaurant)TBD Go cart racingTBD Classical Music at Sunset @ Wing Beach

TUESDAY, MARCH 20TBD Paintball War Games at Middle RoadTBD Sports Clinic presentation by a Pro

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2111:45am Tank-to-Tank Swim (meet at A.J.’s Restaurant)6:00pm Evening Hash Run (start/finish at PIC)

THURSDAY, MARCH 221pm Best Ball Golf Tournament - Lau Lau Golf ResortTBD Sports Clinic presentation - Bike Maintenance by Romy Sison

FRIDAY, MARCH 2311:45am Tank-to-Tank Swim (meet at A.J.’s Restaurant)12-5pm Tagaman Registration at PIC6pm Tagaman Pre-race dinner at the PIC

SATURDAY, MARCH 243-5am Tagaman Registration at PIC5:30am Tagaman Triathlon @ Pacific Islands Club (finish at Micro Beach)TBA Tagaman Post-race Awards Dinner and Costume Party

SUNDAY, MARCH 257am TagaKids Triathlon @ Pacific Islands Club4:30pm SOPHIA 7k/10k Walk registration open1pm Post Race Beachside BBQ (Obyan Beach) Schedule TENTATIVE...as of 1/25/07

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XTERRA SAIPAN IS NOT JUST FOR MULTISPORT ATHLETES!

Runners can race in the XTERRA Sunset 5k or 10k TrailWalk/Runs on Friday, March 16 at 5pm, a benefit for theCommonwealth Diabetes Coalition. The 5k is perfect for familiesor those just wanting to be apart of the action and take in thescenery, while the serious runner will revel in the challenges of the10k competition. Cost is $15 and includes an event t-shirt. $5 from every entry goes to the CDC.

The CDC, in partnership with theDiabetes Prevention & Control Program, was established toimprove opportunities, build capacity and enhance wellnessbenefits for persons with diabetes and those at-risk. Theorganization promotes healthy, active lifestyles and educates thecommunity about diabetes. Your support is appreciated, andSaipan’s health is worth the effort!

Both runs start at Micro Beach and take competitors to the edge ofthe Smiling Cove Marina and around Memorial Park. Awards willbe given to the top three inishers in each of the following agegroups: 9 and under; 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

KIDS BIKE RACE TOO!There is also an XTERRA kid’s bike race on Saturday that is free and designed to give children theopportunity to compete like their parents in a positive and fun environment. Kids of all ages are invited to enjoythis unique island mini-course where everyone’s a winner and all will earn a medal. Starts at 9am.

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In an effort to create a more accessible XTERRA experience to abroader range of athletes the half-distance XTERRA Sport race andCamp-and-Race package are available in Saipan.

Ideal for beginners, the XTERRA Sport competition features a750-meter swim followed by a 20k mountain bike and a 5k trail run.

To prepare newcomers for their adventure professional triathletesTaro Shirato will teach the XTERRA University training camp. Two full-days of instruction and one-on-one advice will have first-time andnovice competitors ready to race. The camp is an in-depth clinicdesigned to improve and enhance the skills used in XTERRA racing.It teaches hands-on sessions focusing on mountain biking, oceanswimming, trail running, transition, nutrition, and more.

The camp runs from 9am to 5pm on March 14-15.

Based at the Pacific Islands Club, a variety of trails and beachesisland-wide will also be utilized for teaching.

A pair of socials, the welcomereception on Friday night and theawards dinner on Saturday, will beheld at the Pacific Islands Club.Located on the beach, the PacificIslands Club offers competitors,friends, and family a very special rateof $85 per night plus tax, whichincludes access to the resort’sextensive facilities.

The Pacific Islands Club is made for adventure and boasts a wide range of activities for guests from tennis,beach volleyball, archery, and a golf putting course - to its very own water park featuring a lazy river and Asia'sonly point break wave machine.

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“Mother Nature is your toughest competitor”

SWIM LEGXTERRA Saipan Championship (1.5-kilometers)

XTERRA Sport (750-meters)

A cannon blast will signal the start of both races and championshipcompetitors will swim two laps of a 750-meter triangular course offMicro Beach. A short sprint between laps will allow spectators tocatch a glimpse of the race in progress. Sport racers swim just one750-meter lap.

BIKE LEGXTERRA Saipan Championship (30-kilometers)

XTERRA Sport (20-kilometers)

Competitors will transition from the swim to the bike at Micro Beach,and follow Micro Beach Road across the main highway and uptowards Navy Hill. Here they’ll begin a climb to the highest point ofthe island, Mount Tapochau (1,545 feet elevation). A single trackloop section is included in the climb, which will reward competitorswith spectacular views south and west over the island from the top.

Bikers will descend on coral road to a right turn that will take themnorth and out past the Magellan Club. At the end of the road, a highoutlook will signal the start of single track that will twist through darkjungle and farm land, and past cliffs and caves - emerging near theKing Fisher Golf Course. From there, a coral road will takecompetitors through the Commonwealth government complex tothe final section which will include a steep off-road descent beforehitting the road again in Chinatown and returning through Garapanto Micro Beach. Sport competitors will take an alternate trail at thebase of Mount Tapochau to eliminate the climbing portion of the bikecourse.

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Under the umbrella of the rainforestcanopy, competitors will encounter hugeboulders, World War II relics, and climbup and into a series of caves. The trailwill end behind the Saipan BotanicalGardens where there is the Katori Shineand ruins of a Japanese hospital andprison. The course will hit the beach andthen it will be a half-mile run to the finishon soft sand.

XTERRA Sport racers will run a 5karound American Memorial Park.

XTERRA Sport Course Mapsee next page for XTERRA Saipan Championship Course Map

RUN LEGXTERRA Saipan Championship (12-kilometers)

XTERRA Sport (5-kilometers)

Runners will take a trail past Smiling Cove Marina to the end of thepark, where they will cross the road and begin an uphill section onjeep trail to the back of Commonwealth Health Center. From there,they will climb to the middle of the island before dropping into anatural gully and heavy jungle which they will follow for just undertwo miles, until it crosses the bike path. Here they will dive back intothe jungle and begin the downhill descent.

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Qualifying slots into theXTERRA

World ChampionshipsMaui, HI on October 28, 2007

Age Group Male Female15-19 1 120-24 1 125-29 2 230-34 3 235-39 3 240-44 3 245-49 2 250-54 1 155-59 1 160+ 1

60-64 165+ 1

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XTERRA Saipan Championship Pro Purse (US $20,000)

Rank Men Women1st $2,500 $2,5002nd $2,000 $2,0003rd $1,600 $1,6004th $1,250 $1,2505th $950 $9506th $700 $7007th $500 $500Double* $500 $500* See Double details on p. 20

The professionals competing in Saipan are among the best mountain bikers and triathletes on the planet,drawing not only from the U.S., but also Japan, France, Switzerland, Australia, Estonia, England, and Germany.They will race for US $20,000 in cash which will be paid to the top seven men & women professional finishers.

CONFIRMED PROS:MenOlivier Marceau (France) - 3-time XTERRA Saipan & XTERRA Europe Champ (‘04 & ‘05). Olympic triathlete.Sascha Wingenfeld (Germany) - Fifth on the XTERRA European Tour last year (5th @ XTERRA UK).Sam Gardner (United Kingdom) - Seventh on the XTERRA European Tour last year (4th @ XTERRA Spain).Taro Shirato (Japan) - Long-time professional triathlete & instructor, placed 3rd at XTERRA Saipan last year.Kyosuke Takei (Japan) - Finished 2nd at XTERRA Japan last year, placed 6th at XTERRA Saipan in 2005.Margus Tamm (Estonia) - Finished 4th at XTERRA Saipan last year, and 2nd in PIC Double competition.Andrew Noble (Australia) - Finished 3rd on XTERRA U.S. Pro Tour last year with 7 top 5 finishes.

WomenRenata Bucher (Switzerland) - Two-time XTERRA Saipan and European Tour Champion (2005-06).Jamie Whitmore (California) - Three-time XTERRA Saipan Champ (2002-04), 4-time XTERRA U.S. Champ.Sibylle Matter (Switzerland) - 3rd at XTERRA Worlds last year, 2nd at XTERRA Germany. Olympic triathlete.Julie Dibens (United Kingdom) - ‘06 XTERRA Denmark Champ, Olympic triathlete.Mami Saito (Japan) - Placed 4th last two years at XTERRA Saipan, and finished 8th at XTERRA Worlds.Yuko Sasaki (Japan) - Placed 6th last year at XTERRA Saipan and was 2nd at XTERRA Japan in 2004.Megumi Miyaura (Japan) - Professional swimmer. Won ‘05 Tokyo Triathlon Championship.Yukako Inoue (Japan) - Finished 4th at XTERRA Japan last year.Yasuko Miyazaki (Japan) - Finished 22nd at XTERRA World Championship last year, 3rd in Saipan in 2004.Marion Summerer (Germany) - 2005 XTERRA Amateur World Champion, First race as a pro.

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MARCEAU THE MEN'S FAVORITEWOMEN'S FIELD THE BEST EVER

For the fourth straight year the XTERRA Saipan Championship has the goodfortune of welcoming the great Olivier Marceau to the Northern Mariana Islands.Marceau has been one of the world's best triathletes for more than a decade,finishing in the top 8 at both Olympic triathlon events, winning the 2000 ITU LongDistance World Championship, & placing first at nine XTERRA Championships.

This season, despite focusing on the World Cup circuit in order to qualify forthe 2008 Beijing Olympics, Marceau made coming to Saipan a priority.Moreover, he actively recruited other athletes to join him.

"For 2007, I propose an unforgettable voyage for you, a mythical race you willnever forget. Surely one of the most beautiful that I have done in my 15 years oftriathlon throughout the world: XTERRA Saipan," exclaims Marceau.Certainly Marceau, with three straight XTERRA Saipan Championship victories,

will be the race favorite on March 17. He will have a diverse set of challengersto contend with, however, with a pair of Europeans - Sascha Wingenfeld fromGermany and Sam Gardner from Great Britain, joining a pair of Japanese - TaroShirato and Kyosuke Takei, and an Estonian - Margus Tamm.

Wingenfeld got the better of Gardner at XTERRA Denmark and UK last year,but Gardner placed 4th at XTERRA Spain - four spots ahead of Wingenfeld, inanother match-up. Both the Europeans are making their first "voyage" toparadise. Shirato, on the other hand, is making his 6th straight trip to Saipan socourse experience is certainly his advantage. Shirato placed 3rd in the men'spro division last year and Tamm - in his first-ever XTERRA, finished a little morethan a minute behind him. There are also several amateur men that could makea difference in the overall, including James Kennedy (who was the 2nd placeman last year), Gary Mandy (former pro from Hong Kong) and CourtneyCardenas (husband of Jamie Whitmore making his 6th trip to Saipan).

PRETTY IN PINK

Swiss XTERRA phenom Renata Bucher is the poster-girl for this year'sXTERRA Saipan Championship. On all the brochures and posters there's thisbreathtaking image of Bucher, pretty in pink, out-of-the-saddle and climbing upMt. Tapotchau road with swaying palm trees and turquoise blue water in thebackground. She makes this exotic place look like all that and more. Maybe,for her sake, she's made it look too good.

That's because this year's women's pro field - perhaps lured to the tropicalparadise because of this compelling photo - is likely the greatest ever assembledin Saipan.

In addition to Bucher, the reigning and two-time Saipan champ, the start listalso includes Jamie Whitmore (USA), Sibylle Matter (SUI), Julie Dibens (UK),

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Marion Summerer (USA), and a host of Japanese pros Mami Saito, YasukoMiyazaki, Yukako Inoue, Yuko Sasaki, and Megumi Miyaura.

Whitmore - the all-time winningest XTERRA athlete who's career got jump-started in Saipan back in 2002 - won this race three years in a row before Buchercame along, and has some serious motivation heading into this one. Back inOctober a bad crash in Maui dashed her hopes of reclaiming the XTERRA WorldTitle (which she won in 2004), and she also had her four-year string of victoriesat the USA Championship snapped by McQuaid a month earlier. Nothing wouldget her back on track faster than a win in Saipan.

Sibylle Matter was the only woman on the planet to race in the ITU TriathlonWorld Championships in Lausanne (placed 27th), the Ironman WorldChampionship in Kona (placed 19th), and the XTERRA World Championship inMaui (placed 3rd) last year. She's never finished lower than 3rd in an XTERRAChampionship event, including a runner-up performance at Germany last yearand Maui the year before. She's been a force to be reckoned with for some timeand competed in the first Olympic triathlon event in Athens in 2000 (placing36th).Great Britain's Julie Dibens will be racing in just her third XTERRA, but last year

in her first two she finished 2nd at XTERRA France and won XTERRA Denmark.Dibens' credentials solidify her as an amazing athlete. She was a 2004Olympian (finished 30th in the Sydney triathlon), amateur triathlon worldchampion (1998) and All-American swimmer at Louisiana State University(1997). In her XTERRA victory in Denmark she became the first woman in thehistory of the sport to beat all the men out of the water, posting the fastest swimby far.Marion Summerer, originally from Germany and now living in Honolulu, is in her

first race as a pro. She certainly earned it, as she won the XTERRA AmateurWorld Championship in 2005.

Megumi Miyaura - former professional swimmer from Japan has impressivecredentials including wins at the 2005 Tokyo Triathlon Championship andKanagawa Triathlon Championship. She joins established Japanese XTERRAracers Mami Saito (8th at XTERRA World Championship and 4th in Saipan lastyear), Yuko Sasaki (6th in Saipan last year), Yasuko Miyazaki (3rd in Saipan in2004), and Yukako Inoue (4th at XTERRA Japan last year).

They'll all be gunning for Bucher, who has dominated this race the past coupleyears (last year she finished 2nd overall behind only Marceau). On theXTERRA European Tour in 2006 Bucher was perfect with five straight wins inFrance, Italy, Czech, Spain, and Great Britain. The only time she didn't win wasagainst a stacked field in Maui where she placed 5th.

Checking out the female pro start list TEAM Unlimited President Janet Clarkmay have said it best, "Wow! This is going to be a killer race."

Indeed.

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OLIVIER MARCEAUCannes, France

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FINAL 2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 7PERSONAL: Born January 30, 1973.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year, in first-ever race hewon XTERRA Czech in 2002.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Two-time Olympictriathlete - finishing 8th in Athens and 7th in Sydney; 2000ITU Long Distance World Champion.2004: Won XTERRA Saipan, Austria, and Germany, was7th at XTERRA Czech, and third at XTERRA Italy. Also wonthe Tagaman triathlon in Saipan. Put together the bestthree races in Europe to claim the XTERRA European TourChampionship. Placed 2d at XTERRA World Championshipwhere he was the race leader until mile out of run transition. 2005: Won XTERRA Saipan, Tagaman, and the PICDouble for the second straight year, finished third inTemecula, won XTERRA Czech and XTERRA Italy, placed3rd in Richmond, then won XTERRA Spain which earnedhim his second straight XTERRA European Tour title.Placed 6th in Tahoe and finished third in the XTERRA U.S.Pro Points Series. Was 7th in Maui.LAST YEAR: Won XTERRA Saipan and the Tagaman forthird straight time and was third at XTERRA France, whichhe helped organize. Led much of the way at the XTERRAWorld Championship before being passed by HamishCarter (the 2004 Olympic triathlon gold medalist) with a mileto go in the run. Finished 2nd, just 19 seconds back.

TARO SHIRATOTokyo, Japan

PERSONAL: Long-time professional triathlete, and now anaccomplished coach and the director of XTERRA Japan.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year, competed in the 1998XTERRA World Championship.SAIPAN PASTS: Placed 4th the past two years, was 5th in2004 and 2003 and 7th in 2002.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished 38th amongmen’s pros at the XTERRA World Championships in Maui inOctober, 2006.

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KYOSUKE TAKEITokyo, Japan

RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished 2nd at XTERRAJapan last year and was 6th at XTERRA Saipan in 2005.

SAM GARDNEREgham, Surrey (England)

PERSONAL: Born April 29, 1975.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Former England Nationalmountain bike hill climb champion and Vitruvian HalfIronman winner in 2005.LAST YEAR: Finished 7th on the XTERRA European Tourlast year by placing 11th at XTERRA France, 9th atXTERRA Italy, 4th at XTERRA Spain, 11th at XTERRADenmark, and 9th at XTERRA United Kingdom. Finished15th at the XTERRA World Championship in Maui.

SASCHA WINGENFELDGermany

RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished 5th on theXTERRA European Tour last year by placing 8th atXTERRA Spain, 6th at XTERRA Denmark, 5th at XTERRAUnited Kingdom, and 8th at XTERRA Germany.

MARGUS TAMMEstonia

RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished 4th amongmen’s pros at the 2006 XTERRA Saipan Championship andwas also 4th at the Tagaman triathlon a week later.Finished 2nd behind Olivier Marceau in the PIC Doublecompetition.

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ANDREW NOBLEGold Coast, Australia

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3FINAL 2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 27PERSONAL: Born August 19, 1965...married to 2002XTERRA World Champion Candy Angle, living in MA.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fifth at 2001 XTERRAWorld’s, 1996 Duathlon World Champion.2006: Placed 12th in Temecula, 5th in Richmond, 7th inMilwaukee, DNF’d in Keytone, and was 8th in Tahoe.Placed 8th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series, and was40th (34th pro) at the World Championship.LAST YEAR: Finished 5th at the first race in California,was third in Alabama, fourth in Richmond, 2nd inMilwaukee, 5th in Utah, 4th at XTERRA UK, and 4th inTahoe. Placed 12th at XTERRA World Championship

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JULIE DIBENSBath, Great Britain

2006 XTERRA Denmark Champion

PERSONAL: Born April 3, 1975 in Salisbury,England...swam for Louisiana State University from 1993-97...earned a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology andmasters degree in exercise physiology.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 2nd year. In her first-everXTERRA last year she finished 2nd at XTERRA France,and later won XTERRA Denmark. Placed 7th in theXTERRA European Tour.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Was an All-Americanswimmer in 1997, amateur triathlon world champion in1998, European Championship bronze medalist in 2000,Olympic qualifier in 2000 and Olympic team member in2004 (she placed 30th in triathlon event).

RENATA BUCHERLucerne, Switzerland

2005&06 XTERRA Saipan Champ2005&06 XTERRA European Tour Champ

2006 XTERRA France, Italy, Czech,Spain, and UK Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 1AGE: Born May 30, 1977...attended the University ofZuerich.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year.2004: 9th at XTERRA Germany in first-ever XTERRA. 2005: Won Saipan, and was second at Tagaman to win thePIC Double with a combined time of 6:14:11. Finished 3rdat Temecula, won XTERRA Czech (beating three XTERRAWorld Champs in the process), 3rd at XTERRA Italy, 5th inRichmond, won XTERRA Austria, was second at XTERRASpain and third at XTERRA Germany. Won the XTERRAEuropean Tour and was 9th in the XTERRA U.S. Pro PointsSeries. Finished 4th in Maui.LAST YEAR: Won everything she entered starting withXTERRA Saipan on April 1 - for the second straight year -then a clean sweep in Europe with victories at XTERRAFrance, XTERRA Italy, XTERRA Czech, XTERRA Spain,and XTERRA UK. Easily won her second straight XTERRAEuropean Tour title. Placed 5th at the XTERRA WorldChampionship in Maui. Placed 4th at Tagaman and was2nd in the PIC Double standings behind Whitmore.

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JAMIE WHITMORESomerset, California

4-TTime XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2004 XTERRA World Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born May 4, 1976…ran track and crosscountry at Cal State – Northridge while earning herbachelor of arts degree in criminology.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 7th year. All-time winningestXTERRA athlete, male or female, with 32 career victories.2002: Won the XTERRA USA and Central Championships,placed second at Half Moon Bay. Also won the XTERRAPro Points Series Championship. Captured her first-everXTERRA title at XTERRA Saipan.2003: Won four straight races in Saipan, Big Bear,Richmond, and the Czech Republic, before placing secondat XTERRA Canada. Also won XTERRA Netherlands andXTERRA Germany en route to capturing the inauguralXTERRA European Tour Championship. Capped off herseason with a win in Tahoe for her second Pro Series title.2004: Won XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman, Keystone, BigBear, Lake Tahoe, Austria, Czech, Italy, Netherlands, andJapan. Finished 2d at Richmond, and third in Germany.Won the XTERRA USA Pro Series Championship for thethird straight year and the XTERRA European Tour for thesecond consecutive season. Picked up her biggest careerwin at XTERRA World Championship.2005: Finished 2d at XTERRA Saipan, won Tagaman, theXTERRA West Championship, XTERRA Czech, andXTERRA Italy before winning East title in Richmond. Thenplaced second at XTERRA Austria, won the MidwestChampionship in Milwaukee and finished 2nd in Keystonebefore winning the inaugural XTERRA BrazilChampionship, and then her second XTERRA Japan title.Won in Tahoe for the fourth straight year to secure herfourth consecutive XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series title.Was the runner-up in the XTERRA European Tour. Placed3rd at the World Championship.LAST YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Saipan and 2nd atTagaman but won the PIC Double with a combined time of6:09:17, just 27 seconds faster than Bucher. Won the firstUS Pro Series race in Calif., was 2d in Alabama, won inRichmond, Mexico, & Milwaukee, was second in Utah, thenwon in Japan. Placed 5th in Tahoe, yet still finished as topAmerican in XTERRA U.S. Pro Series for 5th straight year.Did not finish in Maui after a crash on the bike.

MARION SUMMERERFreiburg, Germany

PERSONAL: Born December 28, 1981...resides inHonolulu, Hawaii...this is her first race as a pro.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 3rd year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 XTERRAWorld Championship Amateur Title while racing in the 20-24division. Finished 2nd at XTERRA Nevada and was 7th inthe 25-59 division at XTERRA Worlds last year.

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SIBYLLE MATTERBern, Switzerland

2005 XTERRA Spain Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 13PERSONAL: Born September 2, 19732004: Finished 3rd at XTERRA Austria, 6th at XTERRAGermany and 10th in European Tour standings. Placed 6that the XTERRA World Championship.2005: Placed 3rd at XTERRA Czech, 11th at XTERRAAustria, won XTERRA Spain, and was 5th at XTERRAGermany. Finished 3rd in XTERRA European Tour stand-ings and 2nd in Maui - just 44 seconds behind the winner.LAST YEAR: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Germany and 3rd atthe XTERRA World Championship.

MAMI SAITOKawasaki, Japan

XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Finished 4th at XTERRA Saipanthe past two years and was 8th at the XTERRA WorldChampionship.

YUKO SASAKIJapan

SAIPAN PASTS: Placed 6th last year, 7th in 2005, and wonher age group (20-24) as an amateur in 2004.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished 2nd at XTERRAJapan in 2004.

MEGUMI MIYAURAYokohama, Japan

RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: former professionalswimmer with impressive credentials including wins at the2005 Tokyo Triathlon Championship and KanagawaTriathlon Championship

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YUKAkO INOUETokyo, Japan

PERSONAL: Born September 22, 1973.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 2nd race, placed 4th at XTERRAJapan last year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished 4th at IronmanMalaysia last year and was 8th this year. She competes onthe ITU Circuit and finished the 2006 Ironman WorldChampionship in Hawaii in 11:14:45 (45 of 55 pro women).

YASUKO MIYAZAKISetagaya, Japan

XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 6th year.SAIPAN PASTS: Finished 6th in 2005, third in 2004 and5th in 2002.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Placed 22nd at XTERRAWorld Championship last year, and was 30th women over-all in 2005.

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Saipan holds a special place in the hearts of two incredible, world-class athletes...Jamie Whitmore and Olivier Marceau are among the best-of-the-best in the sport of triathlon. Marceau was

seen by millions as he led the bike pack at the Olympic triathlon event in Athens and Whitmore is the all-timewinningest XTERRA athlete. Olivier is back for his fourth year, Jamie is back for the sixth time!

Here is what Olivier has to said about XTERRA Saipan:

“I think I've never done such a hard course because of the heat, the humidity, andthe very technical bike and run course, but I really enjoyed it because it was avery well organized race. It was good to swim in the clear water in this beautifulocean. This was very good training…no pressure and a very friendly atmos-phere, whatever the results you always enjoy your race. I really like the spirit andto have fun while I'm racing. Saipan is amazing…I've never done such a hardrace, in the jungle, the trails, and the cave... it was crazy. It's been 15 years I'vebeen racing triathlon and I can honestly say that this was one of the best. Verywell organized, very friendly organization, and that's what I like you know, theXTERRA spirit.”

For Jamie Whitmore, her adventure to Saipan in April of 2002 sparked a stringof events no one could possibly imagine. “Back then I was just pumped to becompeting against the best XTERRA woman around at the time in such anexotic place. To come out ahead...that was a surprise.”Ahead, indeed. That first year Jamie won convincingly with a 10-minute margin

of victory over Australia’s best, Jody Mielke, and 20-minutes in front of theXTERRA World Champ, Anke Erlank from South Africa.

And off she went. She won two more championship races that year and thecoveted XTERRA Pro Points Series Championship. Her pro racing career wasunderway.

Using her athletic success as a tool for positive change, rather than just a pay-check, Jamie starting racing for a reason (check out her website @ www.jamiewhitmore.com). In 2003 whenshe came to Saipan Jamie brought her friend Bryan Medrano - a 30-year-old with Huntington’s Disease (agenetic neurological condition with symptoms similar to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's). The disease currentlyhas no cure. Whitmore got Bryan involved in mountain biking and convinced him to try XTERRA, & now Bryancredits her with improving his life.

“Jamie not only has the talent, dedication, and competitiveness to be the best XTERRA female athlete in theworld, she shows the same dedication towards helping others,” said Medrano.

In 2003 Whitmore again dominated in Saipan, and in the U.S., and in Europe. She solidified herself as thetop female in the sport of XTERRA. She traveled the world with her husband, Courtney - one of the world’sbest amateurs and mountain biking guru in his own right.

“Of all the races I’ve ever done, Saipan is my all-time favorite. Saipan has the most wonderful volunteers andspectators, and all the locals make the athletes feel so welcome,” said Whitmore. “It’s a family thing, and aslong as they have an XTERRA in Saipan, I will be there.”

Along with her friends and family!

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The Pacific Islands Club “Double” is awarded to the man and woman with the fastestcombined 2007 XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman Triathlon time, a feat reserved for onlythe most durable athletes as the two events are held just seven days apart. “TheDouble” enjoyed its inaugural season in 2004 with a total of 22 athletes accepting thechallenge. Last year, 48 athletes did both races.

Winners receive $500 and 7-nights at the Pacific Islands Club including two GoldCards good for three meals a day. Last year two-time Olympian Olivier Marceau wonfor the third straight year while Jamie Whitmore reclaimed her title from the inauguralseason (Renata Bucher won in 2005).

James Kennedy of Shanghai, China won the men's amateur double while Saipan'sown Mieko Motoyoshi took home women's amateur honors in 7:49:27 last year.

2006 PIC DOUBLE RESULTS

First Name Last Name COUNTRY XTERRA Tagaman CombinedOlivier Marceau CANNES, FRANCE 2:35:06 2:52:24 5:27:30Margus Tamm TALLINN, ESTONIA 3:02:58 2:59:36 6:02:34James Kennedy SHANGHAI, CHINA 2:53:52 3:10:42 6:04:34Jamie Whitmore SOMERSET, CALIF. 2:56:02 3:13:15 6:09:17Renata Bucher SWITZERLAND 2:49:00 3:20:44 6:09:44Stuart Smith SAIPAN 3:14:00 3:02:43 6:16:43Courtney Cardenas SOMERSET, CALIF. 3:06:21 3:29:05 6:35:26Arnoud Garderen NETHERLANDS 3:21:14 3:16:17 6:37:31Fabiola Corona MEXICO 3:20:36 3:24:02 6:44:38Noriaki Ito NAKAHARAKU, JAPAN 3:38:03 3:09:49 6:47:52Aaron Fitzpatrick SAIPAN 3:29:40 3:18:16 6:47:56Paul Chetwynd CHINO, JAPAN 3:26:57 3:30:03 6:57:00Ryan Decook MICHIGAN 4:03:04 3:06:18 7:09:22Tyce Mister SAIPAN 3:35:50 3:36:24 7:12:14Dirk Sharer SAIPAN 3:55:26 3:23:28 7:18:54Kieran Daly SAIPAN 3:50:29 3:31:55 7:22:24Aaron Sanchez MEXICO 3:42:39 3:49:22 7:32:01Nate Hawley SAIPAN 3:52:33 3:41:35 7:34:08John Frias HAGATNA, GUAM 3:52:07 3:46:00 7:38:07Sergey Makarenko KHABAROVSK, RUSSIA 4:00:31 3:38:48 7:39:19Butch Sublemente SAIPAN 3:51:30 3:51:53 7:43:23Mieko Motoyoshi SAIPAN 3:55:39 3:53:48 7:49:27Ronald Villafria SAIPAN 4:11:38 3:46:31 7:58:09Florian Braig SAIPAN 4:09:05 4:04:46 8:13:51Rob Carruth SAIPAN 4:04:33 4:14:39 8:19:12Kevin Carey SAIPAN 4:33:42 3:58:54 8:32:36Lewis Tenorio SAIPAN 5:06:24 3:58:06 9:04:30Brad Ruszala SAIPAN 5:12:23 4:15:03 9:27:26Manny Sitchon SAIPAN 5:09:21 4:19:02 9:28:23

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2004 PIC DOUBLE RESULTSName Division Hometown XTERRA Tagaman CombinedOlivier Marceau Pro Vallauois, France 2:33:20 2:42:57 5:16:17Dominic Gillen Pro Roxbury, CT 3:09:21 2:46:41 5:56:02Jamie Whitmore Pro Elk Grove, CA 3:04:31 3:03:01 6:07:32Courtney Cardenas 25 - 29 Elk Grove, CA 3:00:53 3:07:47 6:08:40Taro Shirato Pro Tokyo, Japan 3:04:49 3:11:09 6:15:58Stephan Samoyloff 35 - 39 Saipan, MP 3:16:50 3:09:55 6:26:45Tyce Mister 35 - 39 Saipan, MP 3:23:22 3:22:17 6:45:39Julian Coopernurse 30 - 34 Sinajana, GU 3:24:20 3:27:32 6:51:52Jude Baker 30 - 34 Upper Tumon, GU 3:42:43 3:14:11 6:56:54Yasuko Miyazaki Pro Setagaya-Ku, Japan 3:49:35 3:17:45 7:07:20Mario Deicher 40 - 44 Switzerland 3:37:59 3:32:20 7:10:19Russ Quinn 35 - 39 Saipan, MP 3:58:01 3:25:12 7:23:13Luke Nickerman 20 - 24 Saipan, MP 3:57:09 3:34:49 7:31:58Nate Hawley 30 - 34 Saipan, MP 3:59:56 3:40:52 7:40:48Peter Froese 35 - 39 Saipan, MP 3:59:58 3:46:24 7:46:22Dirk Sharer 40 - 44 Saipan, MP 4:30:49 3:24:04 7:54:53Dawn Hammermeister 35 - 39 Saipan, FM 4:04:03 3:59:16 8:03:19Christopher Fryling 35 - 39 Saipan, MP 4:09:17 3:56:29 8:05:46Donna Baker 35 - 39 Upper Tumon, GU 4:27:59 3:51:20 8:19:19Michael Johnson 45 - 49 Saipan, MP 5:01:14 3:55:59 8:57:13Florian Braig 50 - 54 Saipan, MP 4:32:14 4:28:08 9:00:22Jack Kabiriel 25 - 29 Saipan, MP 4:51:57 4:11:03 9:03:00

2005 PIC DOUBLE RESULTSFirst Name Last Name COUNTRY XTERRA Tagaman CombinedOlivier Marceau SWITZERLAND 2:33:47 2:57:44 5:31:31Jason Chalker AUSTRALIA 2:44:13 3:00:01 5:44:14Renata Bucher SWITZERLAND 2:51:40 3:22:31 6:14:11Jamie Whitmore CALIFORNIA 3:04:45 3:12:05 6:16:50Courtney Cardenas CALIFORNIA 3:08:24 3:26:19 6:34:43Stephan Samoyloff SAIPAN 3:14:42 3:28:15 6:42:57Jude Baker GUAM 3:16:24 3:27:05 6:43:29Simon Toozoff AUSTRALIA 3:13:41 3:33:32 6:47:13Mario Deicher SWITZERLAND 3:31:26 3:35:05 7:06:31Tyce Mister SAIPAN 3:43:25 3:43:00 7:26:25Dirk Sharer SAIPAN 4:04:08 3:24:42 7:28:50Keenan Tydingco GUAM 3:51:14 3:44:33 7:35:47Richard Sikkel SAIPAN 3:45:47 3:56:37 7:42:24Rob Carruth SAIPAN 3:47:37 3:58:09 7:45:46Dawn Hammermeister SAIPAN 3:52:04 4:03:12 7:55:16Gary Padsing SAIPAN 3:55:30 4:02:14 7:57:44Ronald Cummings GUAM 4:26:36 3:44:18 8:10:54John Douglas SAIPAN 4:14:51 4:06:18 8:21:11Florian Braig SAIPAN 4:16:11 4:07:15 8:23:26Donna Baker GUAM 4:47:57 4:11:17 8:59:14Michael Johnson SAIPAN 5:01:46 4:11:46 9:13:32Brad Ruszala SAIPAN 5:46:14 4:27:30 10:13:44Susanne Knecht SAIPAN 5:46:36 4:45:18 10:31:54

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AA SWISS SWEEPSWISS SWEEP IN SAIPIN SAIPAN...AN...SAIPAN (April 1, 2006) – On yet another magical day in paradise Swiss triathletes Renata Bucher and Olivier Marceauconquered the coral and jungle covered course faster than anyone en route to winning the women and men’s overallchampionships at XTERRA Saipan. Azure colored water, a powder blue sky, light island breezes, and a sunny 85-degree day greeted an international field of 200 competitors representing 13 countries.

A year after stunning the XTERRA world by coming out of virtually nowhere to upset Jamie Whitmore – winner of thefirst three races here in the Northern Mariana Islands – Bucher defended her crown and solidified her spot at the topshelf in Saipan.

“I was very nervous,” said Bucher, the reigning XTERRA European Tour Champion. “I trained in Australia for twomonths with Olivier. I went hard, tried to improve my swim and did a lot of running. Sometimes it was not fun, but I hadto remind myself that I’m doing this for Saipan.”

The hard work certainly paid off as she improved her time in all three disciplines to post a women’s record time of2:49:00, good for second place overall behind only Marceau. On the mountain bike, she once again amazed spectatorsand fellow competitors alike by climbing out of the saddle nearly the entire ascent.

Bucher’s climbing prowess happened at an idyllic spot for the media, who were parked at the top of a swift curvinguphill on a coral road with an unobstructed view for 300-yards. First came Jamie, riding swiftly. Then came Renata,standing and blazing a trail in pursuit. When she passed Whitmore, it was like she was dancing – reminiscent of howthe great Ned Overend would climb up Keystone Mountain.

“I expected nothing less of Renata, she caught me at the same spot as last year,” said Whitmore. “I caught back up toher on the next descent and she pulled away again on the next few climbs. I kept hoping for more descents.”

It couldn’t get downhill enough for Whitmore, who entered the bike-to-run transition about one minute-and-a-half back. “Going into the last technical section I was really trying to fly through to make up time and just kinda nicked a tree and

took some thorns along with me,” said Whitmore. “Other than that I thought I was doing fine, but when I went into transi-tion they told me how far back I was I thought ‘geez, I lost that much time’. Fact is, I had a great race; she just had abetter one. For crying out loud she out-split every guy on the bike except Marceau.”

“Ever since last year I couldn’t wait to come back to Saipan,” said Bucher. “I have such a good time here, not just therace, the whole two weeks. Everyday with the sun and the fun.”

MARCEAU MARCEAU MARCEAUTwo-time Swiss Olympic triathlete Olivier Marceau (33, living in Cannes, France) made it three-in-a-row in Saipan. His

biggest competitor was himself, and Mother Nature.“Today I tried to go hard but not to hard, to keep a good pace on the bike and the run and not to push myself too hard

but just enough to maintain a good lead,” said Marceau, who had the fastest swim, bike, and run of the day. “The seawas a bit rough, the bike was very hot, and the run was very technical. You had to be very careful not to twist an ankleor to crash, and that’s what I did on the downhill on both the bike and during the run. I was very careful.”

Marceau came out of the water nearly three minutes ahead of Japan’s Taro Shirato, and five minutes in front of hismost formidable opponent – Ryan DeCook. DeCook, the Michigan-native racing in his first event as a pro, was having agreat race and was in second place and climbing strong before taking a spill on the bike portion that left his bike a littletwisted, which in turn caused a more severe wreck that all but ended his chances of victory.

“Such a beautiful stay for me, 10 days at the Pacific Islands Club, two races, good atmosphere, friendly people fromeverywhere,” said Marceau. “It’s like family coming here for me, and it’s good training too. I never want to miss Saipan.”

The top overall amateur male was James Kennedy of Shanghai, China with a time of 2:53:52 and the top amateurfemale was Mieko Motoyoshi of Saipan in 3:55:39. The winning relay team was comprised of Hideo Hatano (swim),Norimasa Kondo (bike), and Kengo Kuroda (run) with a time of 3:23:22 – the best of 10 teams in the championship race.

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2006 XTERRA Saipan Championship Race Results

PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse 1 Olivier Marceau 33 Cannes, France 2:35:06 $2,2002 Yu Yumoto 28 Chiba, Japan 2:55:28 $1,7003 Taro Shirato 39 Tokyo, Japan 3:01:34 $1,2004 Margus Tamm 38 Tallin, Estonia 3:02:58 $8005 Noriaki Ito 47 Nakaharaku, Japan 3:38:03 $6006 Ryan DeCook 26 Rochester, MI 4:03:04 $400

PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse1 Renata Bucher 28 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:49:00 $2,2002 Jamie Whitmore 29 Somerset, California 2:56:02 $1,7003 Monique Sawicki 26 Calimesa, CA 3:11:11 $1,2004 Mami Saito 28 Kawasaki, Japan 3:16:36 $8005 Fabiola Corona 26 Guadalajara, Mexico 3:20:36 $6006 Yuko Sasaki 26 Tsukuba, Japan 3:49:00 $400

Fastest swim: Olivier Marceau (21:58), Mami Saito (24:40)Fastest bike: Olivier Marceau (1:19:42), Renata Bucher (1:24:33)Fastest run: Olivier Marceau (53:26), Renata Bucher (54:36)

XTERRA SAIPAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONS (FEMALE)DivisionName Time Hometown25 - 29 Mieko Motoyoshi 3:55:39 Saipan, CNMI30 - 34 Tara Tydingco 4:35:25 Hagatna, Guam35 - 39 Yoshimi Yasue 5:36:29 Tokyo, Japan40 - 44 Dawn Hammermeister 4:02:58 Saipan, CNMI45 - 49 Susan Seay 4:10:00 Tamuning, Guam

XTERRA SAIPAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONS (MALE)DivisionName Time Hometown15 - 19 Sota Katayama 3:23:35 Kawasaki, Japan20 - 24 Ryoichi Higashino 3:41:56 Shiga, Japan25 - 29 James Kennedy 2:53:52 Shanghai, China30 - 34 Courtney Cardenas 3:06:21 Somerset, California35 - 39 Daniel Speight 3:13:45 Aichi, Japan40 - 44 Sang Young Lee 3:26:57 Seoul, South Korea45 - 49 Stuart Smith 3:14:00 Saipan, CNMI50 - 54 Keiji Matsuba 3:31:38 Gifu, Japan55 - 59 Florian Braig 4:09:05 Saipan, CNMI60 - 64 Ryuhei Yamada 4:14:47 Gifu, JapanMilitary John O'Malley 4:36:21 Kaneohe, Hawaii

*Also qualifying for the XTERRA World Championship Division Name Time Hometown25 - 29 Ayano Kawai 4:13:56 Kobe, Japan25 - 29 Gabriel Brown 4:02:49 Santa Barbara, CA30 - 34 Arnoud Garderen 3:21:14 Netherlands30 - 34 Aaron Fitzpatrick 3:29:40 Saipan, CNMI35 - 39 Sue Knecht 5:59:46 Saipan, CNMI35 - 39 Tae Yoong Kim 3:19:11 Kita, Japan35 - 39 Hideto Sato 3:19:30 Japan40 - 44 Rumi Takahashi 4:33:54 Tokyo, Japan40 - 44 Arthur Guerrero 3:33:37 Hagatna, Guam40 - 44 Kenji Kawai 3:43:29 Gifu, Japan45 - 49 Paul Chetwynd 3:26:57 Chino, Japan

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2005 XTERRA Saipan Championship Race Results

PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse 1 Olivier Marceau 32 Cannes, France 2:33:47 $2,2002 Hideo Fukui 27 Shibuya-Ku, Japan 2:34:48 $1,7003 Jason Chalker 30 Sydney, Australia 2:44:13 $1,2004 Taro Shirato 38 Tokyo, Japan 3:02:22 $8005 Yu Yumoto 27 Chiba, Japan 3:06:15 $6006 Kyosuke Takei 26 Tsukuba-Shi, Japan 3:07:27 $400

PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse1 Renata Bucher 27 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:51:40 $2,2002 Jamie Whitmore 28 Elk Grove, California 3:04:45 $1,7003 Ingrid Rolles 32 Honolulu, Hawaii 3:20:34 $1,2004 Mami Saito 27 Kawasaki, Japan 3:23:57 $8005 Misa Nonaka 27 Nishikamo-Gun, Japan 3:42:26 $6006 Yasuko Miyazaki 27 Setagaya-Ku, Japan 3:45:56 $4007 Yuko Sasaki 25 Tsukuba-Gun, Japan 3:57:14 $300

Fastest swim: Hideo Fukui (21:08), Misa Nonaka (25:02)Fastest bike: Hideo Fukui (1:19:32), Renata Bucher (1:23:41)Fastest run: Olivier Marceau (50:46), Renata Bucher (55:18)

XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)DivisionName Time Hometown30 - 34 Tara Reyes 4:50:06 Hagatna, Guam35 - 39 Donna Baker 4:47:57 Tumon Bay, Guam40 - 44 Dawn Hammermeister 3:52:04 Saipan, CNMI45 - 49 Setsuko Okada 5:59:50 Nakatsukawa, Japan

XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)DivisionName Time Hometown15 - 19 Keenan Tydingco 3:51:14 Tamuning, Guam20 - 24 Masahiro Ono 3:55:19 Hodogaya-Ku, Japan25 - 29 Simon Toozoff 3:13:41 Canberra, Australia30 - 34 Courtney Cardenas 3:08:24 Elk Grove, California35 - 39 Stephan Samoyloff 3:14:42 Saipan, CNMI40 - 44 Mario Deicher 3:31:26 Steinhausen, Switzerland45 - 49 Keiji Matsuba 3:21:22 Gifu City, Japan50 - 54 Florian Braig 4:16:11 Saipan, CNMI60 - 65 G.L. Brown 5:03:26 Ada, Michigan65+ Armin Beyrich 4:36:21 Eresing, Germany

*ALSO QUALIFYING FOR MAUI:Division Name Time Hometown25 - 29 Anthony Snoble 3:23:27 New York30 - 34 Yuka Sawa 5:14:21 Japan30 - 34 Noriaki Ito 3:10:55 Japan30 - 34 Tae Yoong Kim 3:27:54 Japan35 - 39 Susanne Knecht 5:46:36 Saipan35 - 39 Jude Baker 3:16:24 Guam35 - 39 Hideto Sato 3:25:51 Japan40 - 44 Janet Soule 4:12:28 California40 - 44 Rob Carruth 3:47:37 Saipan40 - 44 Yoshiki Nishiyama 3:48:32 Japan45 - 49 Cliff Millemann 3:31:18 California

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An international field representing Japan, Australia, Switzerland, France, Spain, Hong Kong, Canada, Guam, Saipan, andall over the United States participated in the 2004 event. A total of 25 athletes* earned their place at the start line in Mauiby virtue of their performance. The top overall amateur male was Whitmore’s husband, Courtney Cardenas of Elk Grove,California with a time of 3:00:53. The top female was Dawn Hammermeister of Saipan in 4:04:03. The winning relay teamwas comprised of Dan Okeeffe, James Sherman, and Ryun Mouton (run) of Guam. Their time of 3:11:19 was 10thoverall and the best of 15 teams in the championship. There was also an XTERRA Sport race comprised of a 750-meterswim, 20k-mountain bike, and 5k trail run. The overall male winner was Hiroyuki Azuma from Ibaraki, Japan. The femalechampion was Kanae Quinn from Saipan. The top relay team consisted of Jeremy Winkfield (swim), Quincy Johnson(bike) and John Deleon (run).

2004 XTERRA Saipan Championship Race ResultsPRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse 1 Olivier Marceau 31 Cannes, France 2:33:20 $2,2002 David Henestrosa 26 Barcelona, Spain 2:42:05 $1,7003 Josiah Middaugh 25 Vail, Colorado 2:46:25 $1,2004 Jason Chalker 29 Sydney, Australia 2:57:04 $8005 Taro Shirato 37 Tokyo, Japan 3:04:49 $6006 Dominic Gillen 26 Washington, Connecticut 3:09:21 $400

PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse1 Jamie Whitmore 27 Elk Grove, California 3:04:31 $2,2002 Ingrid Sala 33 Barcelona, Spain 3:30:17 $1,7003 Yasuko Miyazaki 26 Tokyo, Japan 3:49:35 $1,2004 Misaki Hosoya 35 Kawanishi, Japan 3:59:42 $800

Fastest swim: Olivier Marceau (21:33), Melissa Coleman (25:19)Fastest bike: Olivier Marceau (1:19:29), Jamie Whitmore (1:36:23)Fastest run: Dominic Gillen (50:53), Jamie Whitmore (1:01:23)

XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown20 - 24 Yuko Sasaki 4:08:41 Japan25 - 29 Renee Scherr 4:52:55 Guam30 - 34 Anna Boom 4:41:01 Japan35 - 39 Dawn Hammermeister 4:04:03 Saipan40 - 44 Janet Soule 4:28:56 California

XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown20 - 24 Hideto Takekida 3:15:32 Japan25 - 29 # Courtney Cardenas 3:00:53 California30 - 34 Tae Yoong Kim 3:21:48 Japan35 - 39 Stephan Samoyloff 3:16:50 Saipan40 - 44 Mario Deicher 3:37:59 Switzerland45 - 49 # Keiji Matsuba 3:25:08 Japan50 - 54 Florian Braig 4:32:14 Saipan55 - 59 Ryuhei Yamada 5:09:00 Japan60+ G.L. Brown 4:59:49 Michigan# Repeat Champion

*ALSO QUALIFYING FOR MAUI: Kyosuke Takei, YukaSawa, Julian Coopernurse, Takashi Fujita, Donna Baker,Arthur Guerrero, Tyce Mister, Marcy Fleming, YoshikiNishiyama, Paul Chetwynd, and Cliff Millemann

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PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse 1 Jason Chalker 28 Sydney, Australia 2:40:26 $2,2002 Yu Yumoto 24 Chiba, Japan 2:54:51 $1,7003 Makoto Nagatome 28 Miyamae-Ku, Japan 2:57:08 $1,2004 Jude Baker 33 Upper Tumon, Guam 3:16:14 $8005 Taro Shirato 36 Tokyo, Japan 3:25:13 $6006 Kaley Parkinson 29 Pleasant Hill, California 3:41:11 $400

PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse1 Jaime Whitmore 26 Elk Grove, California 3:06:59 $2,2002 Melissa Thomas 33 Boulder, Colorado 3:08:28 $1,7003 Haruna Hosoya 29 Matsumoto-Shi, Japan 3:38:32 $1,2004 Misaki Hosoya 34 Kawanishi, Japan 4:26:37 $800

XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown20 - 24 Haldre Rogers 4:10:22 Dededo, Guam25 - 29 Natalie Parkinson 4:24:47 Pleasant Hill, California35 - 39 Dawn Hammermeister 4:22:19 Saipan, MP40 - 44 Susan Seay 4:11:38 Tamuning, Guam 55 - 59 Wendy Minor 4:44:37 Honolulu, Hawaii

XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown25 - 29 Courtney Cardenas 3:19:30 Elk Grove, California30 - 34 Julian Coopernurse 3:15:35 Sinajana, Guam35 - 39 Arthur Guerrero 3:14:48 Agana, Guam40 - 44 Paul Chetwynd 3:17:05 Chino, Japan45 - 49 Keiji Matsuba 3:12:03 Gifu City, Japan50 - 54 Shiqeru Utagawa 3:55:44 Toride, Japan55 - 59 Richard Wall 4:06:01 Colorado Springs, CO

MAUI QUALIFIERS:Division Name Time Hometown25 - 29 Bryan Medrano 3:28:35 Elk Grove, California25 - 29 Keisuke Kubota 3:51:34 Hitachinaka, Japan25 - 29 Amy Hollingsworth 4:54:23 Fpo, Guam30 - 34 Jason Helvey 3:28:10 Dededo, Guam30 - 34 Fumio Ushijima 3:30:02 Kumamoto-Shi, Japan35 - 39 Allan Morrison 3:24:41 Brisbane, Australia35 - 39 Stephan Samoyloff 3:29:13 Saipan, MP35 - 39 Donna Baker 4:26:02 Upper Tumon, Guam40 - 44 Mario Deicher 3:47:56 Steinhausen, Switzerland40 - 44 Peter Sinclair 3:51:40 Saipan, MP45 - 49 Chris Shelley 3:51:00 San Diego, California

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In 2002 Canada’s Mike Vine and Jamie Whitmore of the U.S. dominated the competition. The course instantly acquiredlegendary status and was described by competitors as “epic”, “exotic”, “tough”, and “fun”. Japanese Olympic triathlete andshort distance triathlon champion, Hideo Fukui, blazed the two-lap 750-meter swim course and was first out of the water.Local Saipan Swim Club member and team swimmer, Seung Jin Lee was in second, almost a minute back. Fukui led therace through the first 20-kilometers of the mountain bike portion before Vine passed him to take the lead for good. In thewomen’s race Japanese Olympic triathlete Haruna Hosoya (formerly Ouichi) was first out of the water, but was caughtquickly on the bike by Australian pro Jody Mielke. Jamie Whitmore, a mountain bike and running specialist, then reeled inMielke five miles into the bike section and entered the bike-to-run transition with a six-minute lead. Hidehito Sato, 2002XTERRA Japan Champion, was the first amateur to finish. Karen Simontachhi of California, who combined the race inSaipan with her honeymoon, was the first female amateur to finish. The local team comprised of Seung Jin Lee (Swim),Sean Henry (bike) and Suzuki Yoshiharu blitzed the team division in 3:02:30 - a 27-minute margin of victory.

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Plc Name Division Fem Swim Bike Run Overall1 Michael Vine #7 Pro :21:40 1:21:46 :52:57 2:36:23 2 Hideo Fukui #2 Pro :19:43 1:25:57 :55:35 2:41:15 3 Jason Chalker #1 Pro :21:08 1:29:06 :56:37 2:46:51 4 Gary Mandy #3 Pro :22:51 1:30:01 :57:32 2:50:24 5 Kaley Parkinson #5 Pro :21:36 1:33:23 :58:40 2:53:39 6 Yu Yumoto #8 Pro :24:55 1:27:58 1:05:05 2:57:58 7 Taro Shirato #6 Pro :21:44 1:37:08 1:01:12 3:00:04 8 Jamie Whitmore #24 Pro 1 :25:30 1:34:58 1:05:22 3:05:50 9 Pedro Ribeiro #9 Pro :27:47 1:40:24 1:03:28 3:11:39 10 Jodi Mielke #22 Pro 2 :23:46 1:46:11 1:06:28 3:16:25 11 Hidehito Sato #106 30 - 34 :29:06 1:43:52 1:05:39 3:18:37 12 Tyce Mister #130 35 - 39 :23:42 1:44:32 1:13:07 3:21:21 13 Jude Baker #119 30 - 34 :24:38 1:51:02 1:06:06 3:21:46 14 Fumio Ushijima #129 30 - 34 :33:33 1:44:14 1:09:42 3:27:29 15 Anke Erlank #21 Pro 3 :25:31 1:44:25 1:17:45 3:27:41 16 Arthur Guerrero #102 35 - 39 :28:19 1:44:59 1:16:16 3:29:34 17 Stephan Samoyloff #112 35 - 39 :27:28 1:49:46 1:13:05 3:30:19 18 Hiroshi Naoi #118 40 - 44 :28:39 1:53:05 1:08:52 3:30:36 19 Julian Coppernurse #101 30 - 34 :31:00 1:49:25 1:15:47 3:36:12 20 Allan Morrison #107 35 - 39 :28:40 1:55:51 1:12:42 3:37:13 21 Robert Kaulbach #131 30 - 34 :32:16 1:58:07 1:08:28 3:38:51 22 Haruna Ouchi #23 Pro 4 :22:39 2:04:38 1:14:32 3:41:49 23 Yasuko Miyazaki #25 Pro 5 :25:30 2:08:27 1:08:42 3:42:39 24 Karen Simontacchi #114 30 - 34 6 :24:51 2:07:24 1:15:27 3:47:42 25 Shinichi Saito #121 40 - 44 :32:39 2:01:56 1:17:18 3:51:53 26 Russ Quinn #108 35 - 39 :30:00 2:01:49 1:21:06 3:52:55 27 Rob Carruth #100 40 - 44 :32:47 2:07:12 1:14:40 3:54:39 28 Shigeru Utagawa #122 50 - 54 :36:57 2:04:42 1:15:44 3:57:23 29 Richard Wall #117 55 - 59 :37:10 2:00:41 1:19:39 3:57:30 30 Derk Sharer #113 40 - 44 :30:54 2:09:26 1:17:21 3:57:41 31 Peter Sinclair #116 40 - 44 :31:26 2:12:18 1:17:14 4:00:58 32 Christopher Fryling #123 35 - 39 :33:25 2:13:30 1:17:59 4:04:54 33 Yoshio Gabaldon #128 30 - 34 :32:43 2:21:22 1:13:58 4:08:03 34 Fiona Lim #104 30 - 34 7 :34:45 2:23:02 1:23:52 4:21:39 35 Brett Railey #109 30 - 34 :38:54 2:30:02 1:23:49 4:32:45 36 Kathryn Sinclair #115 40 - 44 8 :33:38 2:45:32 1:18:35 4:37:45 37 John Gentry #124 40 - 44 :31:21 2:32:30 1:35:57 4:39:48 38 Rory MacKay #105 30 - 34 :28:10 2:35:13 2:02:54 5:06:17 39 Jean Sakovich #111 55 - 59 9 :32:32 2:47:44 1:47:26 5:07:42 40 Kanae Quinn #127 30 - 34 10 :33:12 2:46:39 1:47:52 5:07:43 41 Deena Samoyloff #125 30 - 34 11 :47:01 2:51:59 1:38:21 5:17:21 42 Mioko Yamamoto #120 25 - 29 12 :41:43 2:54:51 2:01:19 5:37:53

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The XTERRA America Tour is designed to provide age group athletes with a bona-fide championship tocompete for within their geographic region. At the end of the regular season the top performers in each of eightregions are invited to compete against other athletes their same age - but from different regions - at thenational championship in Nevada on September 30. This year there are more than 50 races heading into 32states across the country, as well as Guam and Saipan. It marks the 11th straight year of expansion for thesport of XTERRA.

Here's how the Series works:1) There are eight regions, determined by a competitor's primary residence at the time of their first race:

NORTH EAST (NE) - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York.MID ATLANTIC (MA) - Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C.SOUTH EAST (SE) - Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin IslandsNORTH CENTRAL (NC) - Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky.SOUTH CENTRAL (SC) - Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas.MOUNTAIN (MT) - Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming.NORTH WEST (NW) - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska.SOUTH WEST (SW) - California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Territories.

2) Age Group: "XTERRA Age" is based on a competitor's age on December 31, 2007. Athletes compete inthe following age categories: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (w), 60-64 (m), 65+ (m),

3) Series competitors race for points at their choice of 50+ events - including XTERRA Points Series (XPS)races and XTERRA Championship Series (XCS) races. Competitors are required to race and count points inat least one event in his/her region. Competitors can enter as many events as they'd like, however, they countjust their best three finishes.

4) Points are awarded to the top 15 finishers in each age group at each race. If you race at more than oneXTERRA Championship event, only the best finish counts at full points. Any other finishes earn points at thesame rate as the XTERRA Points Series races. There are two points systems:

XTERRA Championship Series:

XTERRA Points Series:

5) The highest points scorers in each region are invited to compete for a national title at the XTERRA USAChampionship in Nevada. The competitor with the most points in their age group in each XTERRA Regionearns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion, and is invited to nationals - along with the other top finishers.

XTERRA USA Championship Slots Available in each of eight regions:AGE GROUP 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65+ CA TOTALMale 2 5 10 10 9 7 4 3 2 2 2 2 58Female 2 4 10 9 7 5 3 2 2 2 2 48TOTAL 4 9 20 19 16 12 7 5 4 4 2 4 106

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 28

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th75 67 61 56 51 47 43 39 36 33 30 27 25 23 21

U.S. Series RacingU.S. Series Racing

DATE Race Location Region3/11 XTERRA Guam Piti, GU SW3/17 XTERRA Saipan - The Crown Jewel Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands SW4/1 XTERRA Miami North Miami, FL SE4/1 XTERRA REAL Granite Bay, CA SW4/21 XTERRA Arizona Xtreme Mesa, AZ SW4/28 XTERRA Ft. Yargo Winder, GA SE4/28 XTERRA Gator Terra Ruston, LA SC4/29 XTERRA Castaic Castaic, CA SW5/6 XTERRA Uwharrie Uwharrie, NC SE5/20 XTERRA Patanella's King of the Hill Lebanon, NJ MA5/20 XTERRA Last Stand Augusta, MI NC5/20 XTERRA Dirty Canyon Lakes, TX SC5/20 XTERRA West Championship Temecula, CA SW5/27 XTERRA Smith Lake Fort Bragg, NC SE6/3 XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Oak Hill, WV MA6/3 XTERRA Deuces Wild Show Low, AZ SW6/9 XTERRA Eureka Springs Eureka Springs, AR SC6/10 XTERRA Trimax Mifflinburg, PA MA6/10 XTERRA Southeast Championship Pelham, AL SE6/16 XTERRA Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek, CO MT6/17 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, VA MA6/23 XTERRA Dawg Dayz Little Rock, AR SC6/23 XTERRA Solstice La Grande, OR NW6/23 XTERRA Tahoe City Tahoe City, CA SW6/24 XTERRA Garnet Hill North River, NY NE6/24 XTERRA Torn Shirt Brighton, MI NC7/8 XTERRA M2Xtreme Ellicottville, NY NE7/8 XTERRA Lock 4 Blast Gallatin, TN SE7/14 XTERRA Iron Creek Spearfish, SD MT7/15 XTERRA Thompson Lake Poland, ME NE7/15 XTERRA EX2 Flintstone, MD MA7/15 XTERRA Midwest Mudder Lawrence, KS SC7/15 XTERRA Vashon Island Vashon Island, WA NW7/21 XTERRA Hammerman Anchorage, AK NW7/22 XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Bozeman, MT MT7/28 XTERRA DINO New Castle New Castle, IN NC7/29 XTERRA Sky High Grafton, NY NE7/29 XTERRA First Coast Jacksonville, FL SE7/29 Crested Butte Bank XTERRA Crested Butte, CO MT8/5 XTERRA Appalachia Indiana, PA MA8/5 XTERRA Panther Creek Morristown, TN SE8/5 XTERRA Camp Eagle Rocksprings, TX SC8/5 XTERRA Snow Valley Running Springs, CA SW8/12 Long Trail XTERRA STOAKED Hanover, NH NE8/12 XTERRA Iron Will Jonesboro, AR SC8/18 XTERRA DINO Logansport Logansport, IN NC8/18 XTERRA Mountain Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UT MT8/19 XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA MA8/25 XTERRA Mountainman Kaaawa, HI (Oahu) SW8/26 XTERRA Schiff Scout Wading River, NY NE8/26 XTERRA Blackhawk Muskegon, MI NC8/26 XTERRA Wild Ride McCall, ID NW9/2 XTERRA Onteora Livingston Manor, NY NE9/29 XTERRA Nevada Lake Tahoe, NV9/30 XTERRA USA Championship Lake Tahoe, NV10/28 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui, Hawaii

XTERRA Points Series Races (XPS) / XTERRA Championship Series Races (XCS) in BOLDSchedule subject to change. As of 1/5/07. Info: www.xterraplanet.com or call toll-free to 877-751-8880

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2007 SCHEDULETentative as of 1/6/07

Date Event Location2/17 XTERRA Argentina Championship Cordoba

3/17 XTERRA Saipan Championship Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands4/14 XTERRA New Zealand Championship Rotorua

4/14 XTERRA South Africa Championship Grabouw, Western Cape

5/20 XTERRA West Championship* Temecula, CA5/26 XTERRA Italy^ (European Championship) Sardinia

6/10 XTERRA Southeast Championship* Pelham, AL6/17 XTERRA East Championship* Richmond, VA7/7 XTERRA Czech Championship^ Hluboka nad Vltavou

8/18 XTERRA Denmark Championship^ Arhus, Jutland

8/18 XTERRA Mountain Championship* Ogden, UT8/25 XTERRA Brazil Championship Ilhabela

8/25 XTERRA Japan Championship Marunuma

8/25 XTERRA Austria Championship^ Carinthia

9/8 XTERRA Germany Championship^ Titisee

9/8 XTERRA Costa Rica Championship TBD

9/16 XTERRA UK Championship^ Neath Valley, Wales

9/23 XTERRA France^ Mandelieu

9/30 XTERRA USA Championship* Incline Village, NV10/28 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui, HI

* XTERRA America Tour

^ XTERRA European Tour

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Following an action-packed racing season that will span 16 countries with more than 100 events, XTERRA willhost its 12th XTERRA World Championship in Maui on October 28th. A season-ending blow-out like no other,the World Championship is the culmination of a worldwide series of races held in Saipan, South Africa,Germany, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Austria, Italy, France, Denmark, England, Japan, Brazil, Costa Rica,Argentina, and the United States.The race course, considered one of XTERRA's toughest and most grueling, consists of a 1.5-kilometer rough-

water swim at Makena Beach, a grueling 30-kilometer mountain bike on the slopes of Haleakala, and an 11-kilometer trail run. Access to this legendary course is permitted once a year - on race day. Conditions changeradically from year to year, diminishing the advantage to repeat competitors, and perpetuating the course'sstature as among the most intimidating in the series.

The maxed-out field is limited to 600 competitors, who represent the best off-road, multisport athletes on theplanet. It is a "winner take all" race, with one of the richest pro purses in multisport at $125,000, and it isawarded solely on the basis of the Maui performance. Since this race is a stand-alone event, it offers a uniqueopportunity to competitors. Even those who have had a less than stellar season, are given an opportunity toredeem themselves and earn the coveted title of XTERRA World Champion.

Last year Hamish Carter of New Zealand captured the men’s championship and Melanie McQuaid fromCanada won her unprecedented third world championship.

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Saipan is one of 14 tropical islands comprising the Northern Marianaschain. The chain spans 400 miles in the western Pacific Ocean, adjacentto the famed Marianas Trench – where the world’s greatest known oceandepth of 35,810 feet has been measured. Volcanic in origin, the Marianaslie approximately 1,300 miles south of Tokyo, 1,400 miles east of Manila,3,200 miles west of Honolulu, and 2,900 miles north of Sydney.

Saipan, the largest and most populated island in the group, measures 13miles long and six miles across at its widest point (area 47 square miles).Saipan’s western shore is almost completely encircled by a huge barrierreef creating a beautiful, calm lagoon with sparkling white sand beaches.

The Northern Marianas enjoy one of the most stable climates in the worldwith abundant year-round sunshine and refreshingly clean air and water.Average year-round temperature is 84 degrees Fahrenheit with anaverage humidity of 79%. The ocean temperature averages 82 degreesFahrenheit.

The three primary islands for tourism in the Marianas are Saipan, Tinianand Rota. In addition to these three main islands, the Marianas chain alsoincludes The Northern Islands. These locations are accessible only viaprivate boat, plane or helicopter.

HISTORYThe Mariana Islands (including Guam) were settled by ocean goingcanoe voyagers some 3,000 years ago. Because of linguistic similarities,these people are believed to have originated from the Indo-Malaysiangroup.

A well developed culture is exemplified by the Latte Culture (Latte Stonesare believed to be house foundations for upper class members of thecommunities). The complexity of the latte quarrying and installation (somestones weighed several tons and were carried several miles from thequarry to the house site) indicated complex and prosperous socialsystems.

By the time Magellan touched on Guam in 1521, the latte sites were nolonger in use. Magellan’s contact, under unfortunate circumstances, wasbrief and violent. The islands were later called the Islas de los Ladrones(Islands of Thieves), a name which stuck until 1668 when the first Spanishmissionary, Fr. Sanvitores, set up the first European colony on Guam.

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The Spanish operation on Guam led to conflict with the islanders overseveral decades. It is believed that there were 50,000 islanders at thebeginning of European contact and only 1,500 - 2,000 by the year 1720.

The remaining islanders, now called Chamorros, intermarried with theSpanish garrisons made up of Mexicans, Tagalogs and Spanish troops.Nearly all of them had been moved to Guam during the fighting when thesurvivors became fervent Catholics.

In the early 1800’s a group of Carolinians were allowed to settle onSaipan and formed the base of the second indigenous ethnic group in theNorthern Marianas.

After the Spanish/American War in 1898, Spain sold all of the islandsexcept Guam (captured and claimed by the U.S.) to Germany. TheGermans, never more than 20 officials in all of the islands, introducedscientific agriculture and the western concept of land ownership.

Japan captured the islands from Germany in 1914 as World War I openedin Europe. Japan settled thousands of civilians in the islands (20,000 inthe Northern Marianas alone) who were primarily engaged in commercialfishing and sugar cane production.

The islands became crucial to the Pacific Theater in World War II andsome of the bloodiest battles of the war were fought in the Marianasbetween American and Japanese troops. The only atomic weapons everto be used in warfare were launched by B29s taking off from the island ofTinian in August of 1945. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, theAmerican Navy administered the islands until they were turned over to theUnited Nations as the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

In June of 2004, Saipan commemorated the 60th Anniversary of theBattle for Saipan and Tinian - a civic event that "Honored the Memories"held by what will likely be the last surviving generation to return to thehistoric battlegrounds.

June 15, 2004 marked 60 years since the day the United States invadedthe Japanese-held islands of Saipan and Tinian. The battles that followeddevastated the Mariana Islands. More than 25,000 people were killed inJune and July of 1944 in one of the bloodiest battles in history. To survive,civilians hid in caves and in the jungles. Even after almost 60 years,military fortifications, tanks, and guns still remind visitors of the tragicevents that took place here during the war.

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Before and after the race athletes are encouraged to take advantage ofthe adventure-filled Islands of Saipan, Rota & Tinian. This tropicalparadise is rich in natural beauty, history and culture, and offers a wealthof recreational activities from diving in crystal clear oceans and hiking orbiking through tropical jungles, to playing a few rounds of golf or justrelaxing on the white sand beaches.

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Under the principles of the Trusteeship Agreement and Americanadministration, the islands gradually regained their rights to self-government and the Northern Marianas chose to become a part of theAmerican political family by popular vote in 1975. The rest of the TrustTerritory, administered as a single unit since 1947 divided into theRepublic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia andthe Republic of Palau.

THE PEOPLEThe Northern Mariana Islands have become a veritable cosmopolitancommunity. Recent census information reveals that there are about18,000 indigenous Chamorro and Carolinians. Out of the 30,000 or soremaining there are large numbers of Filipinos, Chinese, Koreans,Japanese, other Micronesians and mainland Americans. There is also acombination of other nationalities from Southeast Asia, Europe and LatinAmerica.

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IT REALLY STARTED in the late '80's. That's when TomKiely (CEO of TEAM Unlimited - owners and producers ofXTERRA) was tasked with creating more publicity for theWaikiki Oahu Visitors Association. His idea was sports TV."First, sports is part of our life blood in Hawaii, and second,

what looks good on TV? - The beaches and the ocean,"explained Kiely.

The concept was pretty simple. TV sports and entertain-ment is one of the biggest industries in the world. Thetravel industry is THE BIGGEST industry in the world. Bringthose two together in programming, and you've gotsomething big.So he came up with the idea for the Hawaiian International

Ocean Challenge - a lifeguard skills competition thatattracted water safety specialists from Australia, NewZealand, California, and of course, Hawaii. Then, he forgeda relationship with ESPN - the worldwide leader in sports.

In 1990 the Ocean Challenge was broadcast on ESPN,and millions of viewers were exposed to the beauty ofWaikiki - the sun, sand, and crystal clear blue water of thePacific Ocean. Subsequently, this is where David "Kahuna"Nicholas enters the picture - as "race director."

"So we get into producing the Ocean Challenge," saysKiely. "And now I'm thinking I've got all these athletes andTV crews and if it costs me this much to produce one show,it'll cost less for another, and even less for a third."ESPN approves two more shows (Waikiki King's Race and

Diamond Head Wahine Windsurfing Classic) and in 1991TEAM Unlimited produces three events and three TVshows. The concept is working, and Hawaii is reaping thebenefits of the outdoor exposure the shows are generating.

"So the next year (1992) we produced seven HawaiianSports Adventure Shows…multiple segments, differentstories, great scenics, and 30-minutes of entertaining, goodfun stuff," said Kiely.

Those seven shows were in addition to the OceanChallenge and a few others televised events, including theinaugural Tour O' Hawaii.

"Now that was a great event," said Nicholas - now themanaging director of the XTERRA Global Tour. "The TourO' Hawaii happened before professional cyclists wereallowed to compete in the Olympics so the top riders fromevery country kept their amateur status so they could racein the Olympics. We just missed Lance because he signedwith Motorola, but we had George Hincapie, Jan Ulrich,Tyler Hamilton, and dozens of others. Looking back, the

field was a who's who of international cycling."A few years later the Olympics allowed pros to compete,

road cycling in the U.S. was on the decline, and the Tour O'Hawaii was no more. At the same time, however, mountainbiking was taking off. So in 1995, in addition to 12 other TVshows and several events, TEAM Unlimited produced theHawaiian Mountain Tour.

In doing so Nicholas and mountain bike Hall-of-FamerDean Crandall established the rules and held the first-evermountain bike stage race. This is also where many of theXTERRA greats first appeared. The likes of Ned Overend,Shari Kain, Melanie McQuaid, Steve Larsen, Mike Kloser,Leslie Tomlinson, and host of others were taking part in theHawaiian Mountain Tour. Now these races took place atKualoa Ranch on Oahu, where the Koolau mountain rangemeets the ocean, and the story goes that after their racesthe mountain bikers would ride down to the beach and jumpin the water. It sparked a thought…why not have amountain bike triathlon?

By 1996 TEAM Unlimited had produced more than 50shows and sporting events, and while the idea of an off-roadtriathlon was enticing - who'd pay for it?

Almost simultaneously, the Aston Hotel in Maui (now theWailea Marriott Resort) was shopping for a good idea fortheir grand opening and the Maui Visitors Bureau waslooking for a new event that could tell a different story aboutMaui's south shore because all the exposure up to that pointwas golf. Well, what better way to show off the hotel andsouth shore than 1) starting the race at this beautiful beachin front of the sponsor hotel, 2) follow a race that covers 21miles of terrain with two dozen camera's, and 3) put it on TVfor the whole world to see?

Add a phone call to Kiely from a friendly competitor in themarketplace (to remain unnamed) inquiring on the verysubject of producing an off-road triathlon and you have allthe main ingredients for XTERRA's birth.

Kiely likes to define luck as the "intersection ofopportunity and activity." He recalls bringing Nicholas andVP of Marketing Janet Clark into his office.

"Look, I said, so-and-so called me and said that they werethinking about doing an off-road tri and if they do, then we'reforever second, so we have to be the first ones to do it.I immediately called Aston and the MVB and said O.K., I'vegot the idea, here's the thing, bing, bang, boom," said Kiely.

"And that's what got us started in XTERRA."

the roots of xterrathe roots of xterra

TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company,founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA, and in 2007 more than 100events will be held in 16 countries. It all started with 123 competitors oneafternoon in Maui, and has since evolved into the most prestigious off-roadmultisport race in the world. There are now more than 15,000 competitors,ages 13-70, from all 50 states and more than 40 countries.

XTERRA THROUGH TIME1996: Jimmy Riccitello and Michellie Jones win inaugural event in Wailea, Maui.1997: XTERRA adds two events in California, and one in Louisiana in addition to World Championship.1998: The XTERRA tour goes to Michigan, Colorado, Oregon, and back to Louisiana.1999: 11 races spanning from California to New Jersey. First year of Pro Points Series.2000: XTERRA goes global with its first international races in England, Japan, and Canada.2001: The first year of the Nissan Xterra USA Championship Series, Australia and the Netherlands. 2002: The inaugural XTERRA Saipan Championship, and races in Germany and the Czech Republic.

The Nissan Xterra USA Championship Series expands to 31 races. 2003: The seventh consecutive year of expansion provides more than 50 events to compete in.2004: Forty-five events in the U.S., plus 33 international races and a full-fledged XTERRA European Tour2007: Now more than 100 races worldwide, and new global stops in Argentina and Costa Rica.

TEAM TVSince 1990 TEAM Unlimited hasproduced more than 250 televisionshows resulting in three regionalEmmy’s and 30 Telly Awards forproduction excellence. One of themost recent Telly’s was awarded tothe XTERRA Saipan ChampionshipShow. This season the race andSaipan Sports Fest will once againbe filmed for a half-hour feature tobe broadcast on Gaora TV in Japanand across the U.S. throughnational syndication.

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TELEVISION EVENTS AND MARKETING, INC. 720 IWILEI ROAD, Suite 290, Honolulu, HI 96817Phone: 808.521.4322 Fax: 808.538.0314

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