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Tim Stutzer is riding into the sunset

German age group triathlete and Team Timex member Tim Stutzer has been doing triathlons forever, but knee issues are forcing him now to ride into the sunset. But maybe the timing is just right for him.

by Herbert Krabel, November 16, 2016

Triathlon

The Canyon Speedmax of Patrick Lange

German Patrick Lange stormed to a podium spot at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona aboard this Canyon Speedmax CF SLX.

News

Inspiring 2016 SwimRun NC images

The inaugural SwimRun NC brought 52 teams of 2 from across the country to Hanging Rock State Park to tackle a beautiful and very challenging course.

Cycling

The patriotic Trek Speed Concept of Timothy O’Donnell

American Timothy O'Donnell had the top podium spot as a target when he came to Kona, and in the end finished 6th aboard this very distinctive patriotic themed Trek Speed Concept Project One.

Industry

The Strava Kona numbers of Patrick Lange

German Patrick Lange finished 3rd in Kona with a course record breaking 2:39:45 run. Here now are his Strava numbers from that memorable day.

News

Up close with pro mechanic Jeff Yingling

We noticed Jeff Yingling wrenching passionately all day and night in the CeramicSpeed booth at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and here is our chat with him.

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40° air temps and 50° water temps – ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes in Germany

Tough nature conditions at the inaugural ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes did not deter SwimRun athletes from tackling this beautiful terrain at the Mecklenburger Seenplatte. 10km of swimming and 35km of trail running with 22 transitions and 40° air temps and 50° water temps were challenging even for the most seasoned and hardened athletes, and were too much for others. But here are now the stunning images from this event not far from Berlin, Germany.

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A Kona podium for American Heather Jackson

Heather Jackson finished third at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and thus became the first female American since 2006 to grab a podium spot at this coveted event.

News

Faster than before is sometimes still not good enough

American Timothy O'Donnell finished 3rd in Kona in 2015 with a 8:18:50, and 5th in 2013 with a 8:22:25, but a 8:16:20 in 2016 meant 6th place.

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A chat with Tim Reed post Kona 2016

Aussie Tim Reed had a superb 2016 season highlighted by a win at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Australia. Reed then went on to Kona where unfortunately the wheels came off.