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Weekend Box Nov 24 2013

We showcase two Challenge races – one in Thailand and another in Australia, plus another contest on the beautiful island of Mauritius. Plus we noted an intriguing triathlon-related item in the New York Times.

Meet Christoph Schlagbauer

When we bumped into Christoph on a seawall in Kona we planned to feature him as a random age grouper, but in his first Ironman World Championship start he finished in 9:03 and the runner-up spot in M18-24.

European finalists for 70.3 Worlds

WTC announced 4 European finalists to host the 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Sites in Austria, France, Luxembourg and Norway will vie for the honor to host the first 70.3 Worlds outside North America.

Summer of ’92

The tri world is talking about 2 powerful races, 2 overcoming runs, by Victor Del Corral. But there was a 30-day stretch during 1992 that might even make Del Corral shake his head.

Cyclocross Gavere Women

Belgian Champion Sanne Cant took the win at the super muddy hansgrohe Superprestige Gavere cyclocross race. Helen Wyman and Nikki Harris finished second and third.

Superprestige Gavere Men

World Champion Sven Nys grabbed a narrow win over German national champion Philipp Walsleben at the very muddy Superprestige Gavere Cyclocross race.

Weekend Box Nov 17 2013

In the Weekend Box of November 17 we look at frantic racing at Ironman Arizona, 70.3 Shepparton in Australia and the curious case of Lance missing in action.

Inside the Sutton-TeamTBB Split

Why Brett Sutton, the sport’s most successful coach, split with the very successful TeamTBB, his plans launch an alternative triathlon, and where he, his partner and the athletes are headed.

2013 Jaarmarktcross Niel

If you like muddy conditions, this 2013 Jaarmarktcross Niel gallery should find you well, and it looks like the Gavere race this weekend will be even muddier.

Ironman and the Philippines

I got a voice message from WTC's CEO, Andrew Messick, and it was not business as usual. It was about typhoon Haiyan, and in this case the heart was riding shotgun and EBITDA took a back seat.

Champions meet at Mavic

Ironman World Champion Frederik Van Lierde was invited to the Mavic base with other champions who use Mavic products and we accompanied him.