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Tour of Sweden – day 11

With only a couple days left, John McGovern had to deal with a hard day. Sweet cinnamon rolls and hot coffee were looming on the horizon, but it was a long way to get there, plus the author is getting home sick.

by John McGovern, May 28, 2009

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Tour of Sweden – day 10

A run, bike and swim was on John McGovern's program today but the banjo playing 180 proof reindeer poacher was not. The last day of the 2009 Tour of Sweden is now only 4 days away.

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Mckernan, Schumacher win Half Challenge Barcelona

Clemente Alonso Mckernan of Spain outruns Timo Bracht of Germany to win Half Challenge Barcelona-Maresme; Germany’s Katja Schumacher out swims Yvonne Van Vlerken and holds off the Dutch star on bike and run.

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Water blamed for intestinal woes in Oklahoma

Fecal coliform pollution following heavy rains the night before the race blamed for diarrhea, vomiting and fever afflicting about 20 competitors at the Oklahoma City Boathouse International Triathlon May 16

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Millward, McIlroy win Austin Pan Am Cup

While not eligible for Pan American honors, New Zealanders Callum Millward and Kate McIlroy take first place money at the Cap Tex Triathlon / Pan American Cup triathlon in Austin Texas on Memorial Day.

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Tour of Sweden – day 9

While not as old and famous as the Giro D'Italia, the weary participants of the Tour of Sweden were also allowed a rest day today. John McGovern used this opportunity to further investigate the whereabouts of Swedish beauties.

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Tour of Sweden – day 8

A pair of foxes, breaking the law, a wedding anniversary, a Burger King crown and a long breakaway were part of John McGovern's 8th day at the Tour of Sweden. What more could he ask for?

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Stoltz, McQuaid take XTERRA Alabama

Conrad 'Caveman' Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid take XTERRA Southeast Cup at Pelham Alabama – and remain perfect after three straight regional championship wins

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Tour of Sweden – day 7

Today John McGovern reports about an easy century and a most excellent BBQ. Total time in the saddle so far - 747 miles for our intrepid reporter.

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McCormack, Wallenhorst capture Ironman 70.3 Austria titles

At the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Austria, Chris McCormack won the title by 3 seconds and Sandra Wallenhorst came from behind on the run to take the women's race.

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Jammaer and Bayliss in Lanzarote

Belgian Bert Jammaer defended his title of 2008 and captured the 2009 Ironman Lanzarote in a time of 8:54:03. Scot Bella Bayliss ran away with the win in the women's event and thus repeated her win of 2008, but this time with a new name.

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Tour of Sweden – day 6

The previous day had taken its toll on the group and featured on today's "menu" were meatballs for breakfast, an easy recovery ride to Bollnas for the bandy party, and a bit of the Simpsons and Family Guy on TV. A perfect day in Sweden.

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Tour of Sweden – day 5

"When you’re going through hell, keep going, or, don’t give a dying man a sugar free drink!" are some things John McGovern experienced or overheard on day 5 of the Tour of Sweden. But you can live vicariously through him.