Christopher Thompson - Capital Otolaryngology, Austin, TX
Capital Otolaryngology is a medical and sugical practice specializing in treating children and adults for disorders of the head and neck. It involves the care of ear, nose and throat problems including head and neck cancer, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The pracitice employs three physicians, with in-office imaging, a sleep laboratory, balance testing, and audiometry. Christopher started the practice in Austin in 1999 after working for a large multi-specialty group.
Christopher has been doing triathlons since 1995, gradually working his way up to Ironman distances. He has completed three Ironman distance events, with a best time of 10:39 from Ford Ironman Arizona this past April (he finished the CEO Challenge at the 2007 Ironman Coeur d'Alene in 10:52). Christopher and Therese, his wife of 15 years, have three children - ages 13, 11, and 7. He says, "They tolerate my training schedule as long as I take them to interesting race venues."
Christopher goes on to say, "I signed up for the CEO Ironman Challenge because I wanted to let someone else handle the travel arrangements as well as provide my family with race-day perks to make their spectating more fun. I am also looking to qualify for Kona, and like the idea of competing with people, who like myself, try to juggle running a company with training and family time."
Competition Age Group: 40 - 49
