“Whit Raymond rocks. He’s the best show in endurance sports. But, Whit is much more than flash & dash. He’s an extraordinarily competent & experienced events guy who can iron-out event glitches without missing an entertainment beat. If you don’t think that your race announcer is your most vital hire, you haven’t worked with Whit.” - Murphy Reinschreiber Managing Director Asia Pacific at World Triathlon Corporation. Owner at PCH Sports.
“I will never forget my first encounter with Whit. He was the one who stood at the finish line of my first Ironman in Korea in 2007, welcoming me into the family of ironman athletes with the words ‘Chrissie Wellington you are an ironman!’ This moment, and Whit’s characteristic and unwavering enthusiasm, energy and passion are etched in my mind, and this moment is something I will never forget.
Whit epitomizes everything that is so great about triathlon, and i hope that this voice will ring out around the world for many years to come – welcoming athletes of all ages and abilities across that hallowed finish line, and being an essential part of their race day experience. Thanks so much for everything whit – you are a true shining star!” - Chrissie Wellington.
“Whit Raymond is one of the most passionate men I know. He is able to create an energy base for an event that is not paralleled. His enthusiasm for the competitors, spectators and sponsors is contagious and in the end he is able to help take an event to the next level. He isn’t great because of luck; it is his professional work ethic of being prepared before he turns on the microphone to speak his first words. His knowledge of the sport and the competitors is never ending. It is always my honor & privilege to be able to work with Whit side by side. It’s easy to draw from his energy to raise your game and your passion.” - Mike Reilly “Voice of Ironman”
“Whit is a joy to work with. His professionalism is second to none. As an announcer, he does his homework and recognizes the accomplishments of all our competitors – pros and age groupers alike. He can switch from English to Japanese at the blink of an eye, and keeps everyone entertained all weekend long. He does voice over work for our XTERRA television shows – and I am always amazed that he can deliver the goods without seeing the video that goes with it. He is team-oriented and goes above and beyond his assignment to help others who need it. He’s a keeper!” - Janet Clark – President, TEAM Unlimited, Inc.
“As a pro athlete, it is always a pleasure to hear Whit’s voice on the mic when you get to an event. You instantly know you’re in good hands. You can be certain Whit will know your resume, latest results, and even paint a pretty picture of your persona. Whit is not only a character on and off the stage, but he also packs a mean Halloween costume.” - 4 times XTERRA World Champion, Conrad Stoltz.
“Whit is my favorite commentator, he brings so much positive energy & life to every race he attends. You can’t help but have a good time when Whit is around.” – Mirinda Carfrae.
“The Laguna Phuket Triathlon has contracted Whit Raymond as race announcer and host emcee for 12 consecutive years. Whit IS ‘the personality’ of our event creating an enjoyable and entertaining experience for both competitors and spectators alike. His ability to speak fluent Japanese is a huge hit with our participants from Japan. Whit is extremely professional and popular with everyone involved in our event. Apart from his varied emcee duties, Whit has also done voice over work for the event’s one-hour TV program. Whit is a huge asset to our event and the Laguna Phuket Triathlon simply wouldn’t be the same without him!” - Debbie Dionysius Laguna Phuket Triathlon Event Director
“Whit is just a bundle of energy. The enthusiasm and energy he brings to an event is like nothing else. It is impossible to not get caught up in the moment. I have raced all over the world but the races that stand out for me the most are the ones where Whit is behind the mic. From the early morning all the way through until the end of the awards he is simply amazing. He has more energy than most of the athletes racing”. – Belinda Granger.
