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Chrissie and Kona 4.0

She's going for four in a row. She broke Newby-Fraser's Kona record. Her 8:19 at Roth smashed her own world best. And she says her broken arm was the best thing that ever happened to her.

Mirinda Carfrae before the storm

Many eyes are currently on Mirinda Carfrae with the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships approaching rapidly. The 2009 runner-up is no longer a rookie and thus more dangerous than before. She had a few words with us.

A few words with Meb Keflezighi

In 2009 Meb Keflezighi became the first American male to win the ING New York City Marathon since 1982 and is currently preparing to defend his title. We had a chance to chat with this very fast marathoner.

A Dirk Bockel Kona update

When Dirk Bockel showed up in Kona in 2009 he flew kind of under the radar, but after his 7th place there and a runner-up spot in Abu Dhabi he won't be able to stay anonymous this year. He checked in with us.

A chat with Helen Jenkins

After several recent third place finishes, Helen Jenkins is poised to step up a spot or two at the upcoming Dextro Energy WCS Finals in Budapest, Hungary. We had a few words with the 2008 ITU World Champion from Wales.

Rudy Garcia-Tolson rocks

Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born with multiple birth defects and after many, many operations to his legs, he told his parents he would rather be a double amputee. Rudy became a great swimmer, triathlete and warrior and in November of 09 became an Ironman.

A few words with Tim Berkel

After his win at the inaugural Challenge Copenhagen, Aussie Tim Berkel was not only happy about the new title and bringing home the bacon, he also was relieved not to be viewed as a one-hit-wonder anymore.

A Joe Gambles update

After dealing with an Achilles injury, Joe Gambles successfully defended his title at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens and now the Aussie has his eyes set on Ironman Wisconsin and qualifying for Kona.

The fast and humble Paula Findlay

Paula Findlay had shown quite a bit of promise the last couple years, but really stepped into the limelight with great wins at the ITU WCS races in London and Kitzbühel. The fast, charming and humble Canadian had a few words with slowtwitch.

Is Martin Jensen ready for his breakthrough?

The 26-year-old training partner of triathlon star Rasmus Henning, the tall Dane with a killer bike has been found in the front pack at several significant races around the world. Here at inaugural Challenge Copenhagen, experts say he is ready for center stage.

Eric Reid is on a mission

Eric Reid is fairly new to triathlon and will go back to Kona for the second time. But the Army Major and Battalion Executive Officer isn't just looking for a new personal record in Kona, he is raising money for Wounded Warriors.

Keat vows to break runner-up syndrome

Rebekah Keat is ready to break into the winner's circle at Challenge Copenhagen after three straight runner-up Ironman-distance finishes - and contemplates what it will take to crack the Wellington Inevitability