Category: Ironman
Liz Blatchford wins Ironman Cairns on debut
Australian based Liz Blatchford has won Ironman Cairns on debut after one of the great women’s battles to be seen in an Ironman. Four weeks ago Blatchford had made a decision that she was not well enough to race at Cairns. “After winning Busselton 70.3 I was very sick and run down. I raced Busselton [...]
Luke McKenzie wins Ironman Cairns 2013
Luke Mckenzie has won his first Ironman on home soil after he put together a race that played to his strengths. McKenzie has earned five previous Ironman wins around the globe, but his last came three years ago, and today he stamped his class on a top-notch field including two-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack, [...]
Cairns Ironman Preview last minute update with the addition of Berkel and White
The men’s Ironman race has had an extra twist added with Tim Berkel and Matty White both deciding to step up from the 70.3. For White this was a late decision. For Berkel this decision meant he was going back to his original plan to race the Ironman here at Cairns. The race favourites for [...]
Super mum and veteran lead the Kiwi charge at Ironman Cairns
A Kiwi super mum and a forty-something Ironman legend are hoping to upset the Australians in Sunday’s Ironman Cairns triathlon. At 41 ten-time Ironman New Zealand champion Cameron Brown is hoping to defy his status as the oldest elite in the men’s field in Sunday’s race while Wanaka’s Gina Crawford is hoping to continue her [...]
Australian Ironman 70.3 Professional Champion Tim Berkel makes the move to Ironman in Cairns
The Aussie way is to typically bring down successful people instead of applauding them. We see this every day. Not just in triathlon but in many sports. In the USA there is a very different culture which predominantly is to encourage and support successful people. Tim Berkel cops this more than most and when you [...]
Western Australian triathletes descend on Ironman Cairns with some big goals
We caught up with some of the triathlon crew from Western Australia who have made their way to the other side of the country with varying goals. Johan Borg is one of the youngest Ironman pros around. At 24 he has already done four Ironman races and is looking forward to once again testing himself [...]
Ironman Cairns 2013 Press Conference Highlights
USM Events CAIRNS, Australia (June 06, 2013) – Eight world class athletes sat on the athlete panel to preview their form and expectations leading into the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns | IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns earlier today. Chris McCormack (AUST) – Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns On his recent illness “I had some issues with my kidneys [...]
Cadell to race Ironman Cairns
CAIRNS, Australia (June 05, 2013) – When Steve Cadell was sitting on his couch, 30 kilograms overweight, watching TV and eating junk food he had no idea that one day he’d be on the start line of an Ironman. But that’s exactly where this former junk food addict will find himself when the gun goes [...]
Chris McCormack and Cameron Brown the targets at IRONMAN Cairns
CAIRNS, Australia (May 03, 2013) – Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns is shaping up as a battle between the old guard and the new kids on the block. Australian triathlon royalty Chris McCormack will be joined on the starting line by last year’s runner up and 10-time IRONMAN New Zealand Champion Cameron Brown. Between them the [...]
Six time Ironman Champion Gina Crawford not fazed at being the favourite
CAIRNS, Australia (May 04, 2013) – The women’s race at Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns looks set to be a battle between experience and Ironman rookies. Six-time Ironman champion, New Zealand mother Gina Crawford is the red hot favourite, simply due to her sheer body of work. Her biggest threat will likely come from a first [...]
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