Articles by Tim Carlson

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TC’s favorite pics of 2016

With a reduced schedule due to a February hip operation, Timothy Carlson offers a selection of his favorite 2016 triathlon photos from Dubai, San Francisco and Kona.

by Tim Carlson, January 6, 2017

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2016 Triathlon Year in Review

A look back on Magnificent and Dubious Achievements, notable streaks and seasons, and farewell to some of our favorite triathletes by Timothy Carlson.

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2016 Tri Quotes of the Year

Memorable words about the sport of triathlon uttered in online commentary, magazines, blogs, television and random conversations in this most recent trip around the sun.

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Alistair Brownlee to go long

Two-time Olympic Triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee of Great Britain announced that he will take two years away from the Olympic distance to train for Ironman.

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Kate Bevilaqua’s Ultraman dream

With fiance Guy Crawford on her crew, Australian pro Kate Bevilaqua kept her promise to herself with a win in the sixth-fastest Ultraman World Championship women’s time.

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Luxford, Chevrot prevail at Ballarat 70.3

Annabel Luxford of Australia dominated the women’s field wire-to-wire and Denis Chevrot won it on the bike at Ironman 70.3 Ballarat.

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Crowley, Bozzone take Bahrain 70.3

Sarah Crowley topped Emma Pallant by 1:26 and Terenzo Bozzone followed his win at Ironman Western Australia with a $20,000 win at Bahrain 70.3.

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Currie, Kessler win Taupo 70.3

Braden Currie topped fellow Kiwi Mike Phillips by 33 seconds and Meredith Kessler of the U.S. edged Laura Siddall of Great Britain by 8 seconds at Taupo 70.3.

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Cartagena 70.3 run course snafu

Volunteers misdirected the pro men’s field and the leading woman on the run course; Cartagena 70.3 race officials awarded two top prizes to men directed to different, shorter runs.

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Cyclone forces Challenge Florianópolis cancellation

A cyclone with maximum winds of 118 kilometers per hour wreaked extensive damage to the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina and forced race officials to cancel Challenge Florianópolis.

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Bozzone, Hauschildt set records at Busselton

Terenzo Bozzone won his first Ironman and Melissa Hauschildt her fourth as both broke course records at Ironman Western Australia in Busselton.

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Never too late

Ruth Brennan Morrey was a soccer and marathon talent who took 10 years off sports before starting triathlon six years ago; at 41, this mother of three is just hitting her stride.

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Ascenco, Jahn win Punta del Este 70.3

Santiago Ascenco edged Matt Hanson and Kirsty Jahn outran Laurel Wassner to win Ironman 70.3 Punta del Este.