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The wild journey of John Carson

Late last summer John Carson was out for a training ride when he got hit by a SUV from behind. His world changed when he was told he would most likely be wheelchair bound for the rest of his life. But John Carson had another idea about that.

Greg Bennett racing for the USA

Greg Bennett, one of the most decorated Australian triathletes of all time, plans to race for the USA and is aiming at showing up on the starting line at the London Olympics wearing the red white and blue.

Jenna Shoemaker rolls forward

Jenna Shoemaker absorbed a big shock this spring when coach Darren Smith let her go; but the 26-year-old showed grit and resilience when she finished a close second at Escape from Alcatraz

The Chrissie Wellington factor

3-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington will also be at the start line of the Amgen Tour of California stage 7 time trial and that adds an interesting twist to the event. After all, she finished 2nd overall at the 2008 Alpe D'Huez triathlon.

Lance Armstrong vs Chris Lieto 2

In mid February Lance Armstrong challenged Chris Lieto to a TT showdown on the Queen K and won by 9 seconds. The two will meet again during the stage 7 TT of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. But who will take round 2?

Super Seal Mitch Hall talks

At the 2010 Rohto Ironman 70.3 California, Mitch Hall recorded the fastest age group time in 4:15:16 and placed 15th overall. Not bad for a 38-year old Navy Seal who has spent quite a bit of time in Afghanistan.

Macca goes Tour of California

Stage 7 of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California is a 21-mile individual time trial in Los Angeles and Chris McCormack and a few other triathletes get to test themselves against the best in that discipline. We had a few words with Macca about it.

A Fraser Cartmell update

Fraser Cartmell joined the Trek / K-Swiss team in 2010 and already had some nice performances for them. The Scot very narrowly missed the podium at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Triathlon, and just returned from 70.3 St. Croix.

The coming of Heather Jackson

Heather Jackson joined the newly formed Trek / K-Swiss team this year but this young Pro is still relatively unknown. We had a few words with her after her 2:15:17 bike split at the Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans.

Chris Stehula – try, try again

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again seems to be the motto of Collegiate National Champion Chris Stehula. The tall Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo student actually has been attempting for quite a while to take this title.

Introducing Barbara Riveros Diaz

The 22-year-old scored an impressive upset at the ITU World Championship Series opener in Sydney, taking down the 1-2-3 ranked women in the world. Meet the most impressive Chilean triathlete since Cristian Bustos.

The fighter Laurel Wassner

Laurel Wassner is currently getting ready for the 2010 St. Anthony's Triathlon and is hoping to be in the mix despite what appears to be a very tough field. But after battling Hodgkin’s Disease, other challenges seem less daunting.