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The Education of Jordan Rapp – 4

 After a persistent, consistent six-year climb to realize his potential in triathlon, Jordan Rapp reached stardom with a course-record win at Ironman Arizona and a victory at the classic Ironman Canada.
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Raelert and Carfrae in Oceanside

 The 2010 Rohto Ironman 70.3 California had a stellar International field with tons of great pros at the start, but in the end German Michael Raelert and Aussie Mirinda Carfrae got away with the titles.
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The Education of Jordan Rapp – 3

 Jordan Rapp discusses how his sense of triathlon strategy evolved from his very first triathlon to his breakthrough pro performances in 2008 and 2009 – and how mastering triathlon technology satisfies his hunger for problem solving
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California 70.3 at Oceanside odds

 Rohto Ironman 70.3 at Oceanside always has cold water and hot fields because it’s the start of the season and it’s held in tri-industry haven Southern California. Timothy Carlson sets the odds and it’s up to the pros to prove he’s an idiot
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The Education of Jordan Rapp – 2

 In Part 2 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, Jordan Rapp recounts trying on many sports before finding rowing suited his temperament – and explains how the sport was excellent preparation for the triathlon wars.
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The Education of Jordan Rapp

 In Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming Ironman success
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McKenzie, Marsh take IM China

 Australian Luke McKenzie beats Hungary’s Jozsef Major by 11:14 for his fourth Ironman title and American Amy Marsh holds off Germany’s Nicole Leder by 10:13 at Ironman China.
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Julie Dibens Q&A — Part 2

 Julie Dibens discusses cycling, the switch to long course, training with Wellington, her quest to win Clearwater, and her cool and steady temperament
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Abu Dhabi Odds: The Men

 With $250,000 prize money on the line , the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has attracted as great pre-Kona field. Here’s a guide to the men’s contenders.