Articles by Tim Carlson

Colonel Pat Sullivan was not a West Point grad, nor an elite triathlete, nor a coach with a glittering resume. But he brought a passion for the sport, experience with an inspiring Australian triathlon club and a top US coach to raise the ambitions of West Point Triathlon to the stars.

Everywhere they turn, West Point triathletes are drenched in legendary heroes and stirring history that goes far back in time.

Part 1: Introduction to an inside look at life inside an emerging triathlon powerhouse, the US Military Academy, where cadets prepare for the war on terror and the National Collegiate Triathlon Championship

Craig Alexander outruns Chris McCormack to reverse their 2007 Ironman Hawaii duel; Swallow, a 2004 Olympian, breaks through to a win in the longer distance after three Olympic distance 3rds last year.

Atkinson defended his Australian National Olympic distance title and took his third straight City of Perth Triathlon, while Annabel Luxford took a decisive win to spark her road back from injury and 2008 Olympic disappointment

Two time Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty outruns Clark Ellice and World number 8 Debbie Tanner outsprints Nicky Samuels at Wellington for Kiwi Olympic Distance National Crowns

The 2003 Powerman Zofingen champion and Ironman contender focuses on her running with dreams of representing New Zealand at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2012 Olympic in the women’s marathons.

After 12 years of great success as a self-coached Ironman star, Normann Stadler has chosen to work with Carmichael Training Systems and CTS individual coach Lindsay Hyman in his quest for a third Ironman Hawaii title.

Cam Brown outruns Terenzo Bozzone to nab his 8th Ironman New Zealand title, Gina Ferguson breaks Jo Lawn’s win streak at 6 as Kiwis go 1-2, 1-2 at Taupo

Tim DeBoom and CTS’s Kirk Nordgren: To avoid the string of injuries that have plagued the two-time Ironman winner since 2003, it’s time to use high-tech not as toys but as instruments to navigate the final acts of his career

Craig Alexander and coach Nick White start a new chapter with CTS and triathlon. Alexander, the consummate professional, was self coached for years but sought Carmichael Training Systems help in reaching a new level

Konrad Von Allmen, Mario Gartner battle fierce 60-mph winds, tough rain, sandstorms to win 10th annual Full and Half-Iron distance Israman Triathlon on tough course in the Israeli resort of Eilat.