Spencer Smith news...

[doug]

In response to a question over on Slowtwitch PlanetX wrote:

Spencer is over with us in the UK at the moment working on a few interesting projects .

He certainly isnt retiring though hes very probably moving away from having a big Ironman focus .

Theres a lot of exciting things happening specifically the forthcoming launch of his S2 clothing brand - hes got a full week in Italy next week working with one of Italys leading manufacturers to finalise the first wave of garments . Should be available from February .

Hes also going to be coaching 4-5 athletes , including world age group champion Fiona Ford who is moving to Ironman next year , plus Scott Neyedli whos just turning pro after his 9.00 hawaii finish after only 2 years in the sport .

Finally , he will be spearheading and fronting up the planet x group of pro athletes including Gordo Bryn , Cat Morrision , plus 2 soon to be announced additions, - one a leading German and the other a fast running pro very close to slowtwitch readers hearts .

[bigbopper]

Thank *** for that! I wish he'd stop retiring! What's next then? 70.3 as the big focus? (Probably a bit more forgiving on his injuries!), Aquathlon?

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[dirtydavey]

It's a shame he's moving away from Ironman though. He's so well suited to it, proved it plenty of times in the past. Just wish he'd lady luck would be on his side for once.

[duncan74]

I for one would love to see Spence racing in blighty more often.