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A Rhodes Scholar’s sporting life

South African Mari Rabie is a Rhodes Scholar, a 2008 Olympian, an Ironman 70.3 winner and, recovering from injuries under the guidance of Bobby McGee, an XTERRA World championship medalist.

The fast and furious Iván Raña

After many years on the ITU circuit and a season as a professional road cyclist Iván Raña has stormed to wins at Ironman Cozumel and 70.3 Lanzarote. He is part of another wave of ITU athletes to land on the long course shore.

Gibraltar Top of the Rock run

The Top of the Rock of Gibraltar is at about 1000 feet of elevation and running the 2.75 miles from sea level is quite a challenge. Devashish Paul chatted with local resident and slowtwitcher Chris Walker about the Rock and more.

Chrissie Wellington retires

After taking a year’s sabbatical, four-time Ironman World Champion and holder of all women’s Ironman-distance records Chrissie Wellington announces her retirement at age 35 from professional Ironman racing.

Allen ‘Greatest Endurance Athlete’

Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen won the Greatest Endurance Athlete category in ESPN’s Greatest Athlete of All Time contest; in the next elimination round, Allen will face Muhammad Ali.

David Lorsch

Competitor Group (Rock n Roll Marathon, VeloNews, Triathlete Mag, etc.) just got sold. The new owner is Calera Capital and we spoke to David Lorsch, its managing director and an endurance athlete.

Crowie on book tour

The 3-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander is starting his book tour today with a stop at the Oakley headquarters in Foothill Ranch, CA, but he will be visiting places across the country until December 11th.

Scott Dickey

This CEO of Competitor Group just engineered a sale to new private equity owner Calera Capital. We asked him about his brands, what changes to expect, and where his company's going.

McCormack, Hauschildt in Phuket

Chris McCormack dropped Ruedi Wild on the run to take the final Ironman 70.3 Laguna Phuket. Melissa Hauschildt dominated the women's race to and successfully defended her title from 2011.

2012 Ultraman Day 3

After 10 kilometers of swimming and 261.4 miles of biking with 16,200 feet of climbing, the Ultraman competitors settle the matter with a double marathon from Hawi to Kailua-Kona. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson

Competitor Sold to Calera Capital

Falconhead Capital successfully concludes its 5-year endurance sport odyssey by selling its powerful aggregation of flagship endurance brands to private equity firm Calera Capital

2012 Ultraman Day 2

The second day of the Ultraman World Championships means endless hours in the saddle, but in a very stunning surrounding. Images by Timothy Carlson.