WFRV sports anchor Carson Fowler completes half Ironman in Madison
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Local 5 sports anchor Carson Fowler completed a half Ironman competition in Madison on Saturday morning. The event required Fowler to navigate a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Fowler participated in the race to honor his late grandfather and raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. The challenge followed months of disciplined physical preparation. The anchor completed the endurance course while traveling to cover the Green Bay Packers' season opener in Minnesota. Footage of the race is available through the WFRV broadcast.
- •Carson Fowler finished a half Ironman in Madison on Saturday.
- •The course included a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run.
- •Fowler competed to raise Alzheimer's disease awareness in memory of his grandfather.
- •The anchor traveled to Minnesota following the race to cover the Packers' season opener.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — WFRV Sports Anchor completes half Ironman for Alzheimer’s awareness
"(WFRV) – On his way to Minnesota to cover the Packers’ season opener, Local 5 Sports Anchor Carson Fowler helped raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. On Saturday morning – Fowler completed a half Ironman in Madison, taking on a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run in honor of his late grandfather. The challenge […]
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