Articles by Tim Carlson

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.

The Belgian who posted the 4th fastest Iron-distance time in history at Ironman Austria is ready for a breakthrough at Kona.

The kids’ race, the parade, the spectators and the athletes. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Compared to the women, the Kona men’s title is up for grabs. Craig Alexander, Rasmus Henning, Andreas Raelert, Chris Lieto, Chris McCormack and Eneko Llanos contend

Only a twist of fate , bad luck, or Chrissie herself can derail the Wellington Express on its way to a record 4th women’s title in a row.

Kaleb Vanort and Mandy McLane won overall at the USAT age group nationals at the Olympic distance in Tuscaloosa. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Short and sweet – the 750 meter swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1-mile run to decide the USAT Sprint National Championship. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Kaleb Vanort’s race-best 31:59 10k gave him nearly all his 3:38 margin of victory; Mandy McLane’s 2:09:14 finish gave her a 7-second win over Cindi Bannink at USAT Age Group Nationals

Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett won Elite National titles at Tuscaloosa. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

Jarrod Shoemaker finishes second to Aussie Brendan Sexton but tops all Americans to take USA Triathlon national elite crown; Laura Bennett outruns Sarah Groff for her second USAT elite title

Cameron Brown wins a Hawaii tune-up by 6:36 over Sweden’s Fredrik Croneborg; Michelle Wu tops fellow Aussie Rachael Paxton by 2 minutes at Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan

Luke Bell topped fellow Aussie (and fellow Luke) McKenzie by 2:44 at the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Cancun. In the women’s race Dr. Amanda Stevens edged Michellie Jones by 1:17 on a very hot day.