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Kona 2011 – day 3

Thursday in Kona is mostly known to be about the underpants run, the Pro press conference and the E Komo Mai dinner, but it is certainly not limited to these 3 events.

by Herbert Krabel, October 6, 2011

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Kona 2011 – Slowtwitch party

From the elite pros to the elite Slowtwitch Forum contributors, ST threw its annual Kona party on Alii Drive this Wednesday. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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Vanhoenacker – a confident man

Marino Vanhoenacker had a breakthrough 3rd last year at Kona. In 2011, a 2nd at Abu Dhabi and a brief Ironman distance record of 7:45 at Austria give the Belgian a winning belief.

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Timo Bracht – under the radar and dangerous

After a disappointing 6th at Kona last year, Timo Bracht dominated with a course record at IM Arizona. Returning to Kona, Timo draws on his 2009 Frankfurt win over Raelert

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Kona 2011 – day 1

Even though we are still several days away from the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championships, it appears that Kona is busier than before. Enjoy this gallery from our first day coverage.

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Kona 2011 – Parade of Nations

Like a small town version of the Olympic opening ceremonies parade of nations, Kona honors its international competitors. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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Kona 2011 – Kids Race

The fourth annual Keiki Kids Splash and Dash on the Tuesday before Ironman Hawaii was full of unalloyed joy and pure love of sport. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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SB910 is in the finish chute

Cyclists, CEOs, and professional bike racers, not only in California but across the country, are watching as Governor Jerry Brown readies pen for a signature. A former CHP officer, still a bike racer, but now a quadriplegic, watches as well.

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Crowie, Orbea officially part ways

Craig Alexander's partnership with Orbea was one of the strong athlete-company relationships in triathlon. But it's officially over now, with each side acknowledging the end of an era.

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Europeans take U.S. Open

A pair of Europeans, Spain's Javier Gomez and Sweden's Lisa Norden, took the crowns at the U.S. Open Tri in Dallas. Potts held on barely for Toyota Cup Series win, while Haskins won it comfortably.

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Dallas US Open Pro bikes

Quite a few fast Pros gathered this morning in Dallas to race the Toyota US Open race and here are some of Pro bikes from the event.

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Showdown in Dallas

Potts, Dye, and Bennett will duel for the Toyota Cup men's series title at Toyota US Open in Dallas. Haskins must hold of a series challenge by Alicia Kaye.

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2011 Ford Ironman World Championship Pro bib list

We are now just about a week away from the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championships and here is a look at the Pro start list. But like every year we won't really find out who will show up until race day.