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Articles by Tim Carlson

Del Corral, Ellis win Alpe d’Huez Tri

Victor del Corral repeated his 2011 victory by holding off Australian David Dellow by 3:45 and Mary Beth Ellis topped Australian Carrie Lester by 12:13 at the Alpe d’Huez Long Distance Triathlon.

Travels with Josh Amberger

This talented Aussie swimmer/cyclist has led some big races but a simply decent 32 minute 10k run has steered him to non-drafting races; a degree in international relations and a wicked sense of humour helps him navigate the globe in style.

Cam Dye is on the rise

Cameron Dye, a rare triathlon pro who was born and raised in Boulder, has proven he can win big non drafting races with a world-class swim and bike. He reminds experts of the great Craig Walton - and might have a future in ITU if he can improve his run.

Aernouts, Spirig win Antwerp 70.3

Bart Aernouts of Belgium won the men's title while 43-year-old Luc Van Lierde took 9th; but the most notable performance was by Olympic women’s co-favorite Nicola Spirig, who crushed the women’s field at Antwerp 70.3.

Halksworth, Mullen prevail at IM UK

Daniel Halksworth of Great Britain warmed up for his first Ironman win with a DNF at IM Switzerland last week; Eimear Mullen of Ireland overcame a 17-minute deficit to pass the USA’s Amanda Stevens on the run to win Ironman UK

Densham tops Moffatt at Hamburg

Erin Densham was in top form as she outdueled fellow Australian Emma Moffatt to win the ITU World Triathlon Series sprint event at Hamburg. The USA’s Sarah Groff finished a strong 3rd.

Potts, Donavan win IM Lake Placid

Andy Potts came within 1:48 of Simon Lessing’s 2004 race record and he beat an off-form Pete Jacobs by 31:42; Jessie Donavan won comfortably over Jennie Hansen at Ironman USA Lake Placid.

Murray tops Gomez at Hamburg

Richard Murray of South Africa outsprinted Javier Gomez of Spain to win the Hamburg ITU World Triathlon Series sprint race Saturday and boost his stock coming into the London Olympics.

Richie Cunningham is on fire

This half-Ironman master is having the best year of a consistently excellent career at the age of 39. Cunningham talks about winning Rev3 half Ironman races and pulls no punches about USADA, due process and the WTC.

Cooking up Superfood bars

Wonder what Boulder triathletes are cooking up in summer? Multisport athlete, yoga teacher and wellness coach Anita Lopez shows Canadian pro Tenille Hoogland how to make tasty, nutrient dense energy bars

Bennett, Kessler win Vineman 70.3

Greg Bennett held off Joe Gambles’ late charge by 25 seconds to win in 3:45:49; Meredith Kessler’s better swim helped her dethrone defending champion Melissa Rollison by 20 seconds at Vineman 70.3

Legh, Carfrae win Lake Stevens 70.3

Chris Legh, 40 year-old Australian star, outruns Timothy O’Donnell by 20 seconds and Mirinda Carfrae topped age grouper Sheila Croft by 6:35 to win the men’s and women’s titles at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens.