Both wearing Vector Pro X2 triathlon wetsuits by XTERRA WETSUITS at the Desert International Distance Triathlon in La Quinta, CA on March 7, Bill Jones and Tim Ray were first and third out of the water overall, respectively. Bill, a former Harvard swimmer, clocked a blazing 13:50 for the 3/4 mile swim, while Tim, a former Naval Academy swimmer, was close behind exiting the water in 14:34. Both Bill and Tim competed in the collegiate division for the University of California San Diego.

We are proud to be the official wetsuit sponsor of the Desert Triathlon. The Tri Club of San Diego and LA Tri Club, two of the world's most prestigious triathlon clubs, battled at this race to be DUEL IN THE DESERT champion. XTERRA WETSUITS has sponsored both clubs for years, and had an overwhelming presence at the race.

We also support Exceeding Expectations, a program in the San Bernardino School District that serves an inner-city population and is designed to encourage at-risk kids to move their lives in a positive direction, using the sport of triathlon as the vehicle. They had a great showing at the Desert Tri as well.

Congrats to all who competed!