Articles by Herbert Krabel

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An update from Noosa

We talked to Aussie Luke McKenzie last year in January and lots has changed for him since then. He moved from the Gold Coast to Noosa, attracted a few new sponsors and earned a couple Ironman titles.

by Herbert Krabel, April 15, 2009

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Eneko Llanos is ready to step up

2008 was a very good year for Eneko Llanos, but if he has his way in 2009 he'll be a spot higher at a couple of events, including the Ironman World Championships. Eneko talked to slowtwitch.

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The enigmatic Lothar Leder talks

Lothar Leder virtually disappeared from the triathlon scene after being involved in a blood value controversy prior to Ironman Germany in June of 2007. He spoke to slowtwitch about the incident and his plan to return to racing.

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What We Have Noticed: Balega, Newton, SLS3…

This week we look at running socks from Balega, trainers from Newton, compression socks from SLS3, a teaser from Scott USA and flip flops from Havaianas. If it were not for Scott USA, we could have called this one "the foot issue."

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Fast mom Sandra Wallenhorst

Sandra Wallenhorst was a relative unknown in triathlon until she stormed to a record breaking win at Ironman Austria and a 3rd place in Kona in 2008. And this all happened after she had a baby.

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Vanhoenacker and Zelenkova on top in South Africa

Marino Vanhoenacker put on a very strong performance at the 2009 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa and won in course record time. Lucie Zelenkova also broke the course record as she cruised to victory.

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The world of Ronnie Schildknecht

2008 has been a magical year for Ronnie Schildknecht with his wins at Ironman Switzerland, 70.3 Switzerland and the European Duathlon Championships, and a 4th place in Hawaii. He starts his 09 season in Oceanside at 70.3 California.

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What We Have Noticed: Garmin and SwiMetrics

A quick look at the new waterproof Garmin 310XT and a velocity measuring device from SwiMetrics.

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Getting to know Mathias Hecht

Young Swiss Pro Mathias Hecht is part of the powerful Dresdner Kleinwort triathlon team and finished in the top 10 in Kona in 2008. He has been in Australia for the last months to get ready for Ironman OZ.

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Matschiner arrested, house searched

Stefan Matschiner, the now infamous former manager of disgraced Tour de France star Bernhard Kohl was arrested Monday night in Austria as he returned from a trip to the USA, reports the Kurier.

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What We Have Noticed: Cratoni, Fizik, Smith…

We introduce you to a new aero helmet from Cratoni, a wide saddle from Fizik, sun glasses from Smith Optics, an application for your iPhone and a nice t-shirt from Twin Six.

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Meet Jodie Swallow

At the recent 70.3 Singapore event, British ITU triathlete Jodie Swallow was virtually uncontested as she stormed to a win. She spent time with Slowtwitch to talk about the upcoming season and her plans for the future.

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Hütthaler admits and accuses

Austrian pro triathlete Lisa Hütthaler recently admitted to doping in the Austrian daily newspaper Kurier. Hütthaler tested positive last summer and got banned for 2 years by NADA in October of 08, but had denied these charges until now.