Tony Schiller. Born April 14, 1958. Citizen of the U.S.A. Gold medals in 35-39, 1994 ITU World Triathlon Championship in Wellington, 40-44 in Perth 2000. Another gold at 1995 ITU World Duathlon Championship in Cancun. BS, Winona (MN) State University. Resident of Chanhassen, Minnesota. Motivational speaker. Married to Susan, sales director for Alza Pharmaceuticals. Track background, with PR's of 4:11 for the mile, 29:45 for 10k, and 2:18 for the marathon. Inducted, 1994, Winona State University Hall of Fame. Got into triathlon after outweighing all other 199 men at 1984 USA Olympic Trials marathon by at least 32 pounds. Has since won 67 times, including all ten tries at Heart of the Lakes Triathlon, Minnesota's most prestigious race. USAT's Triathlete of the Year in 1995, may be only master's athlete to have won a major Ironman qualifier outright (1998 Gulf Coast). Identifies strengths as physical power, tolerance to pain, and overwhelming need to win. Cites same syndrome as biggest weakness: "Power and aggressiveness are counter-productive in swimming, and I lack the patience needed to race Ironman". Loves Billy Joel's "Piano Man", anything by Santana, and Mexican food. Hates anchovies. Middle child in a family of 11.