1. MATT REED, 34, Boulder, CO. The transplanted New Zealander was the most versatile male triathlete in the world in 2009. His short course wins against world-class fields at Miami International, Oklahoma City (Pan Am Champs), Life Time Fitness, Elite Nationals, Chicago and the Toyota US Open were complimented by his long course victories at California 70.3 and Rev 3.
2. ALISTAIR BROWNLEE, 21, Leeds, Yorkshire, GBR. A great argument can be made for naming this extraordinary young man the 2009 Male Triathlete of the Year. Only 21, he is already a
three-time World Champion--2006 Jr. World Champ, 2008 23U World Champ and 2009 Elite World Champion. In '09, "Al" was the dominant male force in ITU racing,
winning FIVE World Championship Series races--London, Kitzbuhel, Washington DC, Madrid and Gold Coast Worlds.
3. CRAIG ALEXANDER, 36, Cronulla, NSW, Australia. In October, "Crowie" won the Hawaiian Ironman World Championship for the 2nd consecutive year, joining Dave Scott, Mark Allen and Tim DeBoom as that storied event's male back-to-backers. Also justifying his position on this select list were his five major 70.3 victories --Geelong, Singapore, Hawaii, Boise and Muskoka.
