XTERRA World Championship

FINAL 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2

PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978from East Jordan, Michigan...earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health fitness from Central Michigan Univ. where he ran x-country and track...works as an endurance coach and trainer.

WEBSITE: josiahmiddaugh.com

SPONSORS: Felt, First Endurance, AVIA, Titec, Carmichael Training Systems

XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year.

RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has been the top American in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series six of the last seven years. 4x USSSA Snowshoe National Champ (2002, ‘03, ‘08), 6-time North American Snowshoe Champ, 2006 USAT Winter Triathlon National Champ, and 2005 USAT Long Course National Champ. Before turning pro he won the ‘02 XTERRA Amateur USA & World Championship titles in the 20-24 division. 2004: 7th in Richmond, won Keystone, 3rd in Big Bear and Lake Tahoe, won XTERRA Canada. Top American finisher in Tahoe where he posted the fastest bike and run. Placed 2nd in Pro Series and top American (3rd overall) at Worlds. 2005: 7th in Temecula, 10th in Richmond, 6th in Milwaukee, 3rd in Keystone, 9th in Tahoe, 6th in Pro Series (top American). Was also the top American at the World Championship (10th overall) for 2nd straight year. 2006: Finished 3rd at Temecula then broke his knee-cap in a training ride before the second race of the year in Alabama. Came back in time for Tahoe where he finished 7th, followed that with a 4th at XTERRA Worlds. 2007: Finished 4th at West Champs, 3rd in Alabama, 4th in Richmond, 2nd in Utah, 4th at the USA Championship and 3rd in the Pro Series (top American). Was 17th at Worlds. 2008: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds (by 1 second). Placed 4th at West Champs, won East Champs, was 5th at Mountain Champs, 3rd at XTERRA USA. Top American in Pro Series for 4th time. 7th at Worlds (3x top American). LAST YEAR: Placed 4th at XTERRA Winter Worlds in Utah, 2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 2nd at Southeast Cup, won Teva Mtn Games in his hometown, was 2nd at Atlantic Cup, won South Central Cup, was 3rd at Mtn Cup and 3rd at the XTERRA USA Championship. Placed 9th at XTERRA Worlds (2nd fastest bike split), and was the 2nd American. THIS YEAR: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Josiah Championship, South Central Championship, and Southeast Championship and posted the fastest run split at all three. Placed third at the XTERRA East Championship, and the XTERRA Mountain Championship. Won the XTERRA Canada Championship on Sept. 5, and placed 3rd (top American) at the XTERRA USA Championship.