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Stark raving fast IM bike split

Andrew Starykowicz smashed the Ironman bike split record by 7 minutes while winning Ironman Florida; a big turnaround from serious injuries suffered in a crash and his detainment by authorities at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.

Johnsen, Martin in Busselton

Jimmy Johnsen of Denmark blew open the men’s race on the run and Britta Martin of New Zealand outdueled Rebekah Keat of Australia to win the women’s title at Ironman Western Australia on Sunday in Busselton

O’Grady, Lawn take Taupo Half

Graham O’Grady led wire to wire and Joanna Lawn did the same to win the men’s and women’s overall titles by dominant margins at the classic Taupo Half Ironman-distance event in New Zealand.

A 2012 Holiday What We Have Noticed

We assembled a fine selection of goodies for a 2012 Holiday What We Have Noticed edition, and you must now decide what hits your fancy. Surprisingly with almost 15 products featured, not a single t-shirt is present.

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.

Up close with Patrick Wheeler

Patrick Wheeler finished Ironman Arizona in 8:55:34 and that is certainly a fine result for an age grouper. But the goal post for this hard working athlete is set much higher than finishing high among age groupers.

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.

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.

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.