Welcome to the 2011 Capital of Texas Triathlon

Producers Rick Margiotta and Bradley Davison know triathlons.

Rick has competed in more than 150 multi-sport events since 1985, including Ironman Canada, Ironman Hawaii, and Ironman North America. He founded CapTexTri and has served as race director or co-director every year but one. He has organized many other triathlons in and around Austin, including the first Danskin Women's Triathlon. He served for three years as president of USA Triathlon (formerly Triathlon Federation USA), the sport's national governing body and member of the US Olympic Committee, and represented North America to the International Triathlon Union's board of directors. He was selected by USA Triathlon to be the first technical director of the first USA Triathlon Olympic Trials in 2000 and ended up being responsible for most of the race day activities.

Brad is a three-time Ironman finisher. A certified triathlon race director, he has served as race director for the Toys for Tots Reindeer Run in Austin as well as co-director for the Bally Fitness Triathlon Series and the Austin Xterra National Series. He served as co-technical director of the USA Triathlon Olympic Trials in 2000 and has been named President Emeritus of USA Triathlon. He promotes sports and fitness in Austin as a member of the Sports Commission with the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau and as a member of the Austin Mayor's Council on Fitness.

In addition to their hands-on experience gained from producing CapTexTri for nearly 20 years, the two bring logistical and organizational skills developed in their professions. Rick is a custom home builder, and Brad works in the insurance industry, having accrued 18 years experience in risk management, including 12 in emergency planning and preparedness.

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CAPITAL OF TEXAS TRIATHLON COOKOFF…This event will take place on Saturday of Memorial Weekend. We are hosting the Austin area church cook-off to feed the hungry along with many of the top BBQ cook-off teams from around the nation will cook Austin style to raise funds to feed the hungry.  COMING IN 2011!

CAPITAL OF TEXAS TRIATHLON PARTNERSHIPS… We have partnered with several groups this year. We will be donating a portion of the funds to the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project to help our men and women injured in combat. We will work with Austin Park and Recreation to sponsor an Austin Landmark on Auditorium Shores to raise awareness and give back to our community.  We will also be assisting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training in raising funds. We have many more community partners who will benefit by the Capital of Texas Triathlon.