Articles by Tim Carlson

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Timo Bracht – under the radar and dangerous

After a disappointing 6th at Kona last year, Timo Bracht dominated with a course record at IM Arizona. Returning to Kona, Timo draws on his 2009 Frankfurt win over Raelert

by Tim Carlson, October 6, 2011

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Kona 2011 – Underpants Run

The strange and terrible saga of the Kona Underpants run, the wicked brainchild of Paul Huddle and Roch Frey, carries on. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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Dirk Bockel – wild card

The Luxembourg killer cyclist has an all around game that can make Bockel a factor at the very end of the day at the Ironman World Championship. We had a few words with the man also known as DeBockel.

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Kona 2011 – Slowtwitch party

From the elite pros to the elite Slowtwitch Forum contributors, ST threw its annual Kona party on Alii Drive this Wednesday. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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Kona 2011 – Parade of Nations

Like a small town version of the Olympic opening ceremonies parade of nations, Kona honors its international competitors. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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Kona 2011 – Kids Race

The fourth annual Keiki Kids Splash and Dash on the Tuesday before Ironman Hawaii was full of unalloyed joy and pure love of sport. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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A star is reborn

A year and a half ago, Melissa Rollison had never done a triathlon. Earlier this month, the former Australian steeplechase record-holder is the Ironman 70.3 World Champion.

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Vegas win boosts Crowie’s Kona stock

Powered by his best bike split in years and a killer run, Craig Alexander won his second IM 70.3 world title at Las Vegas. Now he’s going after his third Kona win at age 38.

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Still on top of his game

At the relatively advanced age of 39, Greg Bennett proved yet again that he is one of the greatest triathletes in history with his $151,500 Hy-Vee win in Des Moines, Iowa. Bennett chatted with Timothy Carlson.

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2011 XTERRA USA Champs

XTERRA pros proved once again they are world class, but Lance Armstrong’s 5th place brought sizzle to the XTERRA USA Championships. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

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Lebrun, McQuaid win XTERRA Nationals

Nico Lebrun of France and Melanie McQuaid of Canada win XTERRA USA National Championship - Lance Armstrong 5th in first triathlon in two decades

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Lance, DeBoom, Caveman to battle

Lance Armstrong, Tim DeBoom and Caveman Stoltz will battle for men's title at the XTERRA USA Championship Saturday in Ogden, Utah

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Silva sizzles in Yokohama WCS

Joao Silva, 22-year-old Portuguese Pro, sizzles in 100-degree heat to run away with the Yokohama WCS title with a closing 30:19 run. Simon Whitfield had his best WCS finish this year in 4th place.