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Hugo and McQuaid in Idaho

 At the XTERRA Northwest Cup just north of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho Dan Hugo took the men's title and broke the winning streak of Conrad Stoltz. Melanie McQuaid though kept her streak alive and took the women's title.
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A new challenge on slowtwitch

 The newest challenge on slowtwitch is the Steve Larsen Memorial Ironman Lake Placid Virtual Training Camp. The idea is simple, train a ton in June of this year and honor Steve Larsen in the process.
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Tour of Sweden – day 14

 The end of the 2009 Tour of Sweden has come but it doesn't mean all was calm. John McGovern reports of thick headed reindeer, a fast moving stream, a fantastic face plant and a sad drunk.
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Brownlee stuns Madrid WCS field

 The current Under 23 World Champion’s blazing 30:30 10km run blew away the field at the second round of the ITU World Championship Series in Madrid; Courtney Atkinson outsprints home country favorite Javier Gomez for silver.
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Sturla and Griesbauer in Brazil

 Eduardo Sturla dominated the field at the 2009 Ironman Brazil and repeated his win from 2008. Dede Griesbauer took the women's title in a time of 9:10:15 and showed that she really has sharpened her game.
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Hewitt out sprints Norden

 Kiwi Andrea Hewitt out sprints Lisa Norden of Sweden and Jessica Harrison of France to win Madrid ITU World Championship Series Round Two at Madrid. Sarah Haskins of USA is 5th.
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Granger, Alexander top Honu 70.3

 Craig Alexander’s race-record run tops Chris Lieto’s race-record bike; Belinda Granger's second-best-ever-Honu bike staves off Samantha McGlone’s comeback at Honu 70.3
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Tour of Sweden – day 13

 John McGovern's 13th day at the Tour of Sweden included strong headwinds, desolate roads, the midnight sun, stupid reindeer and frolicking rabbits. To close out this training camp, a big party is scheduled for tomorrow night.
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Tour of Sweden – day 12

 A new cycling kit from Craft, the crossing of the Polar Circle and chattering teeth were among the highlights of day 12 of the Tour of Sweden. John McGovern keeps it short and sweet today.