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Articles by Tim Carlson

2016 Triathlon Year in Review

A look back on Magnificent and Dubious Achievements, notable streaks and seasons, and farewell to some of our favorite triathletes by Timothy Carlson.

2016 Tri Quotes of the Year

Memorable words about the sport of triathlon uttered in online commentary, magazines, blogs, television and random conversations in this most recent trip around the sun.

Alistair Brownlee to go long

Two-time Olympic Triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee of Great Britain announced that he will take two years away from the Olympic distance to train for Ironman.

Kate Bevilaqua’s Ultraman dream

With fiance Guy Crawford on her crew, Australian pro Kate Bevilaqua kept her promise to herself with a win in the sixth-fastest Ultraman World Championship women’s time.

Currie, Kessler win Taupo 70.3

Braden Currie topped fellow Kiwi Mike Phillips by 33 seconds and Meredith Kessler of the U.S. edged Laura Siddall of Great Britain by 8 seconds at Taupo 70.3.

Cartagena 70.3 run course snafu

Volunteers misdirected the pro men’s field and the leading woman on the run course; Cartagena 70.3 race officials awarded two top prizes to men directed to different, shorter runs.

Never too late

Ruth Brennan Morrey was a soccer and marathon talent who took 10 years off sports before starting triathlon six years ago; at 41, this mother of three is just hitting her stride.