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Fast mom Sandra Wallenhorst

Sandra Wallenhorst was a relative unknown in triathlon until she stormed to a record breaking win at Ironman Austria and a 3rd place in Kona in 2008. And this all happened after she had a baby.

by Herbert Krabel, April 7, 2009

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Docherty, Sweetland win New Plymouth Oceania Cup titles

Bevan Docherty takes second straight Oceania Cup win, while Kirsten Sweetland, back in top form after 2008 injury, follows Mooloolaba World Cup triumph with another win at New Plymouth

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Vanhoenacker and Zelenkova on top in South Africa

Marino Vanhoenacker put on a very strong performance at the 2009 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa and won in course record time. Lucie Zelenkova also broke the course record as she cruised to victory.

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New Orleans is good for McMahon and Badmann

Canadian ITU and XTERRA racer Brent McMahon ran down the 2007 Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack to win the inaugural 70.3 New Orleans. In the women's race Swiss Miss Natascha Badmann showed that she is finally back after endless battles with injuries stemming from the 2007 Ironman World Championships.

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Wellington repeats, breaks 9 hours; Vernay wins third straight Ironman Oz

Chrissie Wellington’s 8:57:10 tops Rebecca Keat by 24 minutes and places her 13th overall; Patrick Vernay takes third straight Ironman Oz crown

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Reed, Carfrae run away to win California 70.3

Matty Reed used a monster 1:11 run to take the 2009 70.3 California event ahead of Andy Potts. Mirinda Carfrae had to come from behind to catch late leader Sarah Groff less than a mile before the finish.

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The world of Ronnie Schildknecht

2008 has been a magical year for Ronnie Schildknecht with his wins at Ironman Switzerland, 70.3 Switzerland and the European Duathlon Championships, and a 4th place in Hawaii. He starts his 09 season in Oceanside at 70.3 California.

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What We Have Noticed: Garmin and SwiMetrics

A quick look at the new waterproof Garmin 310XT and a velocity measuring device from SwiMetrics.

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Getting to know Mathias Hecht

Young Swiss Pro Mathias Hecht is part of the powerful Dresdner Kleinwort triathlon team and finished in the top 10 in Kona in 2008. He has been in Australia for the last months to get ready for Ironman OZ.

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Matschiner arrested, house searched

Stefan Matschiner, the now infamous former manager of disgraced Tour de France star Bernhard Kohl was arrested Monday night in Austria as he returned from a trip to the USA, reports the Kurier.

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What We Have Noticed: Cratoni, Fizik, Smith…

We introduce you to a new aero helmet from Cratoni, a wide saddle from Fizik, sun glasses from Smith Optics, an application for your iPhone and a nice t-shirt from Twin Six.

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West Point Triathlon Part 3: Nick Dason’s Road to Redemption

Cadet Nick Dason was in line for West Point swim team captaincy when he slipped on part of West Point’s honor code, got kicked out and served in Iraq. Upon return, he found a place leading the Triathlon team.

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West Point Triathlon Photo Gallery 2: A Day in the Life

A photographic look at a day in the life of West Point Triathlon Team cadets.