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A change for Charlotte Paul

 It is not surprising to see Charlotte Paul in Kona during the Ironman World Championship week, but the Aussie is 5 months pregnant at this time and has other priorities in her life. That though doesn't mean she can't enjoy Kona in October.
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Timo Bracht – stealth contender

 Last year he came into Kona after a career win at Frankfurt but could only muster a 6th place finish. This year he's a stealth contender who thinks his chances are better.
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Chrissie and Kona 4.0

 She's going for four in a row. She broke Newby-Fraser's Kona record. Her 8:19 at Roth smashed her own world best. And she says her broken arm was the best thing that ever happened to her.
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Mirinda Carfrae before the storm

 Many eyes are currently on Mirinda Carfrae with the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships approaching rapidly. The 2009 runner-up is no longer a rookie and thus more dangerous than before. She had a few words with us.
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A few words with Meb Keflezighi

 In 2009 Meb Keflezighi became the first American male to win the ING New York City Marathon since 1982 and is currently preparing to defend his title. We had a chance to chat with this very fast marathoner.
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A Dirk Bockel Kona update

 When Dirk Bockel showed up in Kona in 2009 he flew kind of under the radar, but after his 7th place there and a runner-up spot in Abu Dhabi he won't be able to stay anonymous this year. He checked in with us.
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A chat with Helen Jenkins

 After several recent third place finishes, Helen Jenkins is poised to step up a spot or two at the upcoming Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest, Hungary. We had a few words with the 2008 ITU World Champion from Wales.
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Rudy Garcia-Tolson rocks

 Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born with multiple birth defects and after many, many operations to his legs, he told his parents he would rather be a double amputee. Rudy became a great swimmer, triathlete and warrior and in November of 09 became an Ironman.
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A few words with Tim Berkel

 After his win at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen, Aussie Tim Berkel was not only happy about the new title and bringing home the bacon, he also was relieved not to be viewed as a one-hit-wonder anymore.
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A Joe Gambles update

 After dealing with an Achilles injury, Joe Gambles successfully defended his title at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens and now the Aussie has his eyes set on Ironman Wisconsin and qualifying for Kona.