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Articles by Tim Carlson

The Education of Jordan Rapp – 4

After a persistent, consistent six-year climb to realize his potential in triathlon, Jordan Rapp reached stardom with a course-record win at Ironman Arizona and a victory at the classic Ironman Canada.

The Education of Jordan Rapp – 3

Jordan Rapp discusses how his sense of triathlon strategy evolved from his very first triathlon to his breakthrough pro performances in 2008 and 2009 – and how mastering triathlon technology satisfies his hunger for problem solving

California 70.3 at Oceanside odds

Rohto Ironman 70.3 at Oceanside always has cold water and hot fields because it’s the start of the season and it’s held in tri-industry haven Southern California. Timothy Carlson sets the odds and it’s up to the pros to prove he’s an idiot

The Education of Jordan Rapp – 2

In Part 2 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, Jordan Rapp recounts trying on many sports before finding rowing suited his temperament – and explains how the sport was excellent preparation for the triathlon wars.

The Education of Jordan Rapp

In Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming Ironman success

McKenzie, Marsh take IM China

Australian Luke McKenzie beats Hungary’s Jozsef Major by 11:14 for his fourth Ironman title and American Amy Marsh holds off Germany’s Nicole Leder by 10:13 at Ironman China.

Julie Dibens Q&A — Part 2

Julie Dibens discusses cycling, the switch to long course, training with Wellington, her quest to win Clearwater, and her cool and steady temperament

Abu Dhabi Odds: The Men

With $250,000 prize money on the line , the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has attracted as great pre-Kona field. Here’s a guide to the men’s contenders.

Abu Dhabi Odds: The Women

Best women’s long course field outside Kona; Julie Dibens should pick up the big check with absence of injured Chrissie Wellington but Sam McGlone, Yvonne Van Vlerken, Rebekah Keat and Cat Morrison will dispute