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Introducing Brian Lamar

In just his third year as a pro, Brian Lamar has moved up the ITU point list and appears to become a prominent racer. Largely unnoticed in prior years, Brian won the Panama City Continental Cup.

Doug Casa on sudden death

Doug Casa is in charge of the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut and knows quite a bit about sudden death in sport. We had a few words with Doug after the 2012 Team Timex Camp.

MVH, Kessler take Taupo “70.3”

Inclement weather at the signature early season Ironman, in New Zealand, caused the race to be delayed by a day, with its distance cut in half. Marino Vanhoenacker and Meredith Kessler adapted and prevailed.

Henning, Butterfield take Abu Dhabi

Rasmus Henning ran down local favorite Faris Al-Sultan to take the win at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Nikki Butterfield pulled away on the bike and held on during the run to take the women's crown.

2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

A $250,000 purse, a stellar international pro field plus 1,800 amateurs, a fascinating Middle Eastern venue and mild late winter temperatures mark Abu Dhabi as a highlight of the triathlon season. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

A chat with Rachel McBride

Canadian Pro Rachel McBride arrived last night in the United Arab Emirates for the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, her bike unfortunately did not. At least not yet.

Jodie Swallow is back on track

Jodie Swallow, the 2009 ITU long distance World Champion and the 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, is back after a frustrating, yearlong bout with injury and has no fear of anyone in this talented field.

Abu Dhabi Tri 2012 – day 2

The last day before the 2012 Abu Dhabi Triathlon was busy with athletes getting one more swim in and then it was time already to check-in the race bikes into transition.

Rasmus Henning on Abu Dhabi

A day before the 2012 Abu Dhabi Triathlon we had a few words with Rasmus Henning to get his feel on the race, what is next and a few other topics.

Chris Lieto takes on Abu Dhabi

Some say Abu Dhabi's 200 kilometer bike course and 20km run fits Chris Lieto like a glove. Triathlon's fastest cyclist talks about his chances for the $50,000 top prize in his first crack at the United Emirates speedway.

Abu Dhabi events

A look at the Julie Dibens-James Cunnama swim clinic with Abu Dhabi youth triathletes and a visit to the world famous Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Abu Dhabi Tri 2012 – day 1

The 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon is almost upon us and we collected a few impressions as athletes are getting primed and ready for the big day.