Articles by Tim Carlson

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Alexander, Swallow take Singapore 70.3 wins

Craig Alexander outruns Chris McCormack to reverse their 2007 Ironman Hawaii duel; Swallow, a 2004 Olympian, breaks through to a win in the longer distance after three Olympic distance 3rds last year.

by Tim Carlson, March 21, 2009

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Atkinson, Luxford storm Australian Nationals

Atkinson defended his Australian National Olympic distance title and took his third straight City of Perth Triathlon, while Annabel Luxford took a decisive win to spark her road back from injury and 2008 Olympic disappointment

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Docherty, Tanner win in NZ

Two time Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty outruns Clark Ellice and World number 8 Debbie Tanner outsprints Nicky Samuels at Wellington for Kiwi Olympic Distance National Crowns

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Fiona Docherty switches focus to running

The 2003 Powerman Zofingen champion and Ironman contender focuses on her running with dreams of representing New Zealand at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2012 Olympic in the women's marathons.

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Kiwis rule at home in Ironman New Zealand

Cam Brown outruns Terenzo Bozzone to nab his 8th Ironman New Zealand title, Gina Ferguson breaks Jo Lawn’s win streak at 6 as Kiwis go 1-2, 1-2 at Taupo

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Part 5: Why Normann Stadler went with CTS

After 12 years of great success as a self-coached Ironman star, Normann Stadler has chosen to work with Carmichael Training Systems and CTS individual coach Lindsay Hyman in his quest for a third Ironman Hawaii title.

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Part 4: Tim DeBoom at 37, same age as Lance, tries the CTS route

Tim DeBoom and CTS's Kirk Nordgren: To avoid the string of injuries that have plagued the two-time Ironman winner since 2003, it's time to use high-tech not as toys but as instruments to navigate the final acts of his career

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Kahlefeldt, Niwata take Oceania Championship crowns

Brad Kahlefeldt outsprints Courtney Atkinson, is now 4-0 on 2009 ITU World Championship finale course; Kiyomi Niwata outruns U23 World Champ Daniela Ryf

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Part 3: Craig Alexander opens a new era with CTS and triathlon

Craig Alexander and coach Nick White start a new chapter with CTS and triathlon. Alexander, the consummate professional, was self coached for years but sought Carmichael Training Systems help in reaching a new level

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Von Allmen, Gartner win Israman

Konrad Von Allmen, Mario Gartner battle fierce 60-mph winds, tough rain, sandstorms to win 10th annual Full and Half-Iron distance Israman Triathlon on tough course in the Israeli resort of Eilat.

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Part Two: What CTS offers the triathlon world

Just what is CTS and can Chris Carmichael replicate Lance Armstrong success in the triathlon world? After initial success with Carmichael in 2000, Peter Reid left after suffering an overtraining meltdown. How CTS regained lost triathlon momentum.

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DeBoom, Stadler, Whitfield join Alexander on the CTS bandwagon

Part One: Carmichael Training Systems now faces an acid test; Can they make a triathlon Murderers Row, a slightly longer-in-the-tooth Triathlon Dream Team, keep performing at their Hall of Fame best?

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Wasle, Bjornstad take ITU Winter Gold

Carina Wasle of Austria wins wire-to-wire on her home course and newcomer Tor-Halvor Bjornstad in his second-ever Winter Triathlon whips fellow Norwegian and defending champion Arne Post at ITU Worlds.