Articles by Herbert Krabel

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Where is the money?

Some of us are paid after two weeks of work, some of us are paid monthly. That lag in pay can be a lot longer for pro triathletes and in some cases they may actually not see the money at all.

by Herbert Krabel, August 18, 2011

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Mark Hekman’s Felt FC

Mark Hekman is a very fast Pro road racer and well known for his sprinting strength. We may see him soon in a few triathlons, but now we look closer at his Team Cleveland Clinic Felt FC.

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A chat with Kyle Jones

Kyle Jones is currently the top ranked Canadian male ITU Pro, but he'll be the first to say that getting on the podium in the important races is what really matters. He had a few words with slowtwitch.

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Böcherer, Thuerig win 70.3 European Champs

Andreas Böcherer overcame rain and a tough bike course to win the 70.3 European Championships in Wiesbaden, Germany. Karin Thuerig also took care of business on the bike and earned the women's title.

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Lowe, Rollison win Steelhead Duathlon

Weather caused organizers to cancel the swim and Brit Tom Lowe grabbed the win at the Steelhead "Duathlon" in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Aussie Melissa Rollison reeled in American Heather Jackson to take the women's race.

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Bell, Stewart take Lake Stevens

Luke Bell pulled away from Paul Ambrose to take the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens title. Tyler Stewart had a monster bike split and then cruised home on a fast 1:22:29 run to take the win.

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McMahon, Jorgensen in Hungary

Canada's Brent McMahon jumped out of a break to win the Tiszaujvaros World Cup in Hungary. A bit earlier in the day, American Gwen Jorgensen earned her first World Cup win, for a North American sweep.

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70.3 Philippines to Jacobs, Granger

Pete Jacobs successfully defended his title at the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines in 3:51:43. Belinda Granger passed long time leader Amanda Stevens on the run to take the women's race.

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Whistler, Wu take 70.3 Yeppoon

Ollie Whistler held off Matty White by 6 seconds to win the Capricorn Resort Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon in 3:56:44. Michelle Wu grabbed the women's title in 4:22:43.

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Allez Laurent Vidal

With his 6th place finish at the Dextro Energy World Championship race in London, Laurent Vidal earned his ticket to return to that site next year for the Olympic games. He had a few words with slowtwitch.

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More Norseman pictures

After so many positive responses to our 2011 Norseman features we decided to share another gallery of images from this year's event. All images courtesy of NXTRI.

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Gambles, Naeth win 70.3 Boulder

Joe Gambles recorded the fastest bike and run splits on his way to the title at the 2011 ROHTO Ironman 70.3 Boulder in 3:45:35. Angela Naeth crushed the bike and then held on during the run to take the women's race.

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Fachbach, Ellis in Regensburg

Markus Fachbach took the win at the 2011 Ironman Regensburg in Southern Germany and with it his first Ironman title in 8:29:16. Mary Beth Ellis continued with her stellar form and took the women's title in 9:18:55.