Articles by Tim Carlson

News

Introducing XTERRA’s Ben Allen

Ben Allen of Australia, former surf lifesaving star, adventure racer, ITU Olympic distance up and comer, just won the XTERRA Asian Triple Crown in three tough duels with Olivier Marceau.

by Tim Carlson, March 26, 2012

News

Hedgecock, Arthur win Du Nationals

Daniel Hedgecock of Minneapolis, Minnesota and D’Ann Arthur of Dallas, Texas won the USA Triathlon Duathlon Elite Nationals / Powerman Alabama Saturday

News

Densham shines at Mooloolaba

Led by a race-best 34:48 run, Australian 2008 Olympian Erin Densham returns to her 2006-2008 form with a dominating win at Mooloolaba World Cup – at a good time to impress Olympic selectors.

News

Vidal ekes out Mooloolaba win

Laurent Vidal of France pipped Australian Brad Kahlefeldt and Frenchman David Hauss in a thrilling sprint to the line to win his first ITU World Cup in the men’s race at Mooloolaba.

News

Snowsill doubtful for Mooloolaba, Sydney

Three time ITU World Champion and 2008 Olympic champion Emma Snowsill’s chances to defend her Olympic gold at London are at risk as stomach illness hits days before Mooloolaba World Cup.

News

Allen, Bucher take XTERRA Saipan

Rising Australian off road star Ben Allen and Swiss veteran Renata Bucher both won XTERRA Saipan Saturday in the Northern Marianas and thus swept the 2012 XTERRA Asian Triple Crown series.

News

Kelly Williamson is even faster

Kelly Williamson is back to her racing template of excellent swim, lose time on the bike and kill them on the run. She took 2nd at Panama 70.3 and a win at San Juan 70.3, but watch out.

News

Greg Bennett in the Ironman game

A year ago, Greg Bennett committed to chasing the dream of the London Olympics and took Kona off his bucket list. In a twist of fate, he’s an extremely long shot at London but a short course win at Hy-Vee re-opened the door to Kona.

News

O’Donnell, Williamson take San Juan 70.3

Timothy O’Donnell edged Leon Griffin thanks to the swim while Kelly Williamson’s swim and run overcame Linsey Corbin’s bike to take the top spots at Ironman 70.3 San Juan.

News

Amberger, Ellis win Singapore 70.3

Australian Josh Amberger won it with the best bike and best run to top Denis Vasiliev; Mary Beth Ellis of the U.S. used a race-best swim and best bike to outpace Michelle Wu and win Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore.

News

Allen, Bucher take XTERRA Guam

Ben Allen outran Olivier Marceau and Renata Bucher blew the women’s field away to take the wins at the XTERRA Guam Championship Saturday.

News

Sexton, Jackson win Oceania Champs

Australians Brendan Sexton and Emma Jackson used race-best runs to win the 2012 Devenport OTU Oceania Championships in Tasmania Saturday.

News

Nikki Butterfield’s big break

Against an internationally acclaimed field, former professional cyclist Nikki Butterfield went for the kill with her ace and held on with a third-best run for a breakthrough $50,000 win at Abu Dhabi.