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Articles by Tim Carlson

Ironman Women’s Odds 2010

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.

2010 USAT Age Group Nationals

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

2010 USAT Sprint Nationals

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.

Vanort, McLane take USAT AG Nationals

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

Shoemaker, Bennett win USAT elite titles

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

Matthews, McGlone win Syracuse 70.3

Paul Matthews used a scalding hot 2:08:35 bike split to provide all of his 8:12 winning margin over Maxim Kriat while Samantha McGlone topped Rachel Challis on the run to win Syracuse 70.3

Brown, Wu win Japan 70.3

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

Bell, Stevens tops at Cancun 70.3

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.

The Life Time Fitness Series

Bahram Akradi pioneered a revolution in big prize money triathlon which rewarded Olympic distance triathletes with big league dough. Now he, Toyota and partners fight a down economy to keep the series self sustaining success