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Articles by Tim Carlson

Frodeno’s rare Kona double

After becoming the first man to win Olympic gold and the Ironman World Championship, Jan Frodeno discovered that a Kona repeat is tougher still.

2016 Kona finish line gallery

The finish line at the Ironman World Championship in Kona is filled with exultation and exhaustion, pride and humility, and above all, relief.

Ryf is ready to rumble

With top rival Mirinda Carfrae in full health and at top speed, Daniela Ryf is fully recovered from over-racing exhaustion and ready for a duel for the ages.

Frodo and Sebi

Jan Frodeno and fellow German Sebastian Kienle are strong rivals and good friends - and they will likely duel to break a 1-1 tie in Kona victories.

2016 Underpants Run

Tidy whiteys and other scandalous undergarments take over Alii Drive two days before the main event. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson and Tuula Rodgers.

2016 Kona kids races and parade

The 2016 Kona festivities open with popular kids duathlon and triathlons and finish with the Parade of Nations on Ali'i Drive, Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

2016 Ironman Women’s Preview

Will Ryf recover from her overloaded midsummer Ironman schedule? Will Rinny stay healthy until race day? Will their anticipated duel live up to expectations?

Ironman Men’s Predictions

Jan Frodeno and Sebastian Kienle will finish 1-2 but everything else is up in the air with many worthy contenders who could upset the applecart.

Rinny is ready for Kona

Mirinda Carfrae discusses her disappointing DNF last year, her search for a 4th Kona victory and an anticipated showdown with defending champ Daniela Ryf.

Frederiksen dominates Augusta 70.3

Back in form after a longstanding knee injury, Danish star Helle Frederiksen unleashed a sizzling bike split to earn a 9:21 margin of victory at Ironman 70.3 Augusta.