XTERRA World Championship

Since 2003 XTERRA has honored a member of its Tribe that has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, gone above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the “Live More” spirit. Previous winners include:

G.L. BROWN (2011)

GL started his journey with XTERRA as a 55-year-old in 1998 when his son, professional triathlete Pat Brown, convinced him to do the XTERRA World Championship. Pat retired in 2002 – but his Dad was like the energizer bunny. He kept going and going and going and he is still racing and spreading the XTERRA lifestyle as a member of Team XTERRA all these years later.

He is a regular on the XTERRA America Tour – winner of 7 regional championships, and has been seen on the podium at the USA and World Championships, and even overseas. He has now raced in Maui twelve times and has logged over 50 XTERRA races on his resume.

TAYLOR SEAVEY (2010)

A swimmer in high school, he did his first triathlon after graduating.  Only two years ago, this young man stood on the sidelines of the XTERRA World Championship and was inspired to compete.  A year later, at 18, he competed in his first XTERRA World Championship, taking 3rd place in his division. 

It is not unusual to find an XTERRA athlete who has been inspired to try the sport by seeing it in person or watching it on TV.  But what is unusual is that this XTERRA Warrior was born deaf. We're proud to introduce a powerful example of someone who overcomes perceived limitations every day – he is the epitome of the power of believing in yourself.

Watch our tribute on XTERRA.TV

JUERGEN FEHRENBACH (2009)

This year’s “XTERRA Warrior” award winner was Juergen Fehrenbach, who started with XTERRA many years ago in his hometown of Titisee, Germany.

This big bear of a man raced all over Europe and comes to Maui every year.  He is totally loyal to our sport,  fights for XTERRA like no other, and travels, races and supports with no expectations.

Watch our tribute video on XTERRA.TV