Karl Hayes

Michael Raelert and Helle Frederiksen 2014 Challenge Bahrain champions

RAELERT, FREDERIKSEN REIGN IN BAHRAIN 6 December, 2014 (Bahrain, UAE) Germany's Michael Raelert returned to the winners' circle today in commanding style to claim the world's richest half-Iron distance prize purse and title of Challenge Bahrain champion. While Denmark's Helle

By Karl Hayes • 4 min read

News & Racing

Challenge Family announces $1million prize purse as part of Triple Crown series

The record-breaking Challenge Bahrain wrapped today with an announcement that has set the benchmark in global endurances sport. At the Challenge Bahrain Awards Ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa announced plans for the Challenge Triple Crown, a series of three half-distance tr

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

Huskisson Long Course Triathlon celebrates 10 years with $20,000 prize purse plus $10,000 bonus option

2015 will see the Husky Long Course event in its 10th year and will see an increased prize purse to $20,000 plus a $10,000 bonus to break the Men's and Women's Record. From a humble 348 competitors in 2006 to 6000 in 2014, the team from Elite Energy are planning the biggest and best ever

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

News & Racing

Joshua Amberger and Anje Beranek win Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney

It was a case of "catch me if you can" in both the men's and women's races at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney won emphatically by Josh Amberger (AUS) and Anja Beranek (GER) respectively at Penrith today. Australian Amberger produced his third straight wire-to-wire v

By Karl Hayes • 5 min read

News & Racing

Countdown to Challenge Bahrain one week to go!

The countdown to the sell-out Challenge Bahrain is underway with the world's greatest triathletes, along with over 1,000 age groupers, preparing to make their way to the Kingdom of Bahrain to create triathlon history. On 6 December a formidable start list, featuring current and previous world

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

Hot temperatures expected at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney

(Penrith, Australia) – Red-hot competition is set to add to the warm temperatures in the Western Sydney region at Sunday's inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Sunday is shaping up to be a hot day of racing. Athletes will need to make sure they are hydrating well for the few days befor

By Karl Hayes • 3 min read

News & Racing

Aerodynamic Wheel Pioneer, Founder of HED Cycling Steve Hed Dies

Steve Hed, innovator of aerodynamic wheels and founder of HED Cycling, passed away this morning in St Paul, Minnesota. Steve was 59 years old. Steve was found unconscious a week ago outside the HED Cycling factory in Shoreview, Minnesota. Steve had remained hospitalised over the past week, although

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

News & Racing

Stars Line up for Challenge Laguna Phuket Triathlon

This year’s Challenge Laguna Phuket will see world champions compete for a slice of the race’s 25,000 Euro prize purse. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, the iconic multi-sports weeklong event “Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest” has already kicked off with the 21st Laguna Phuket

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

News & Racing

Bondi Beach to host inaugural Splash N’ Dash

On Saturday November 22, 2014 the iconic sands of Australia's most famous beach will play host to the inaugural Bondi Splash n' Dash to raise funds for Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS). The brainchild of local boy and one of the stars of the hit TV show Bondi Lifeguards, Andrew

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

News & Racing

Brent McMahon smashes Ironman Arizona on Debut. Meredith Kessler goes Sub Nine hours

Brent McMahon (CAN) displayed poise and determination in his IRONMAN triathlon debut while Meredith Kessler (USA) was unmatched as both earned victories at the 2014 IRONMAN Arizona presented by Waste Management. McMahon broke the course record with a finish time of 7:55:34 and Kessler crossed the finish line

By Karl Hayes • 3 min read

News & Racing

No Luck for Aussies at Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Ballarat

Michael Raelert will leave Australia with two extra pieces of carry-on luggage after victory in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat today following his win at IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah last week. There was plenty of support for Ballarat local Jamie Huggett who shared second with veteran Luke Bell after

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

News & Racing

Junior Triathlon Stars Brittany Dutton and Daniel Coleman Win Queensland Gatorade Series Kawana

Daniel Coleman secured victory in the men's race at Kawana Waters, while Brittany Dutton edged out Kelly-Ann Perkins in a tight battle to win the women's division.

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

Annabel Luxford Delivers with Spotlight on Belinda Granger in Challenge Shepparton

Luxford and Radka Vodickova had a battle royale all day until Luxford put the pressure on in the run to grab her second win in two weeks. Shelly Wu finished third just edging out the lady of the moment Belinda Granger in her final professional race in Australia. Vodickova and Luxford emerged from th

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

News & Racing

Josh Amberger and Annabel Luxford Deliver in Shepparton

Josh Amberger and Annabel Luxford clinched victories in challenging conditions at the first edition of Challenge Shepparton triathlon.

By Karl Hayes • 4 min read

News & Racing

Challenge Family Regional Championships and Prize Money in the Americas

The Americas region has a new championship series with today's announcement of the Challenge Americas Championships, to be held at Challenge Knoxville, Tennessee in May 2016.

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

News & Racing

Challenge Shepparton shaping to be a competitive encounter

The inaugural Challenge Shepparton is shaping up to be a competitive race, despite Ironman 70.3 Ballarat being held just over 200km away. With a small but solid men’s field, the spotlight is likely to be stolen from the Australian, Belinda Granger, who has announced her retirement from racing,

By Karl Hayes • 6 min read

Interviews

Trizone Celebrates Belinda Granger’s Triathlon Career upon Announcing her Retirement

Belinda Granger, celebrated for her Ironman triumphs and vibrant spirit, retires from professional racing, transitioning to a new role in the sport she loves.

By Karl Hayes • 10 min read

News & Racing

Ironman 70.3 Ballarat Race Preview

German Michael Raelert’s winning performance at last weekend’s SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah has heightened speculation that his own world record could be under threat at Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat. He was a full minute under world record pace for much of the race in Mandurah,

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

News & Racing

Michael Raelert Annabel Luxford Too Smart in Sun at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah

Billed as one of the best fields ever assembled over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance outside the world championships, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah lived up to the hype. German Michael Raelert (GER) spent much of the day on sub-world record pace to take out the men's race while Australia'

By Karl Hayes • 3 min read

News & Racing

Annabel Luxford Dedicates Win at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah to Jackie Fairweather

Billed as one of the best fields ever assembled over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance outside the world championships, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah lived up to the hype. Australia’s Annabel Luxford dedicated the win to friend and mentor Australian triathlon legend Jackie Fairweather who passed away l

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

News & Racing

Mitch Robins Announces his Return to Triathlon Winning Challenge Forster

Liz Blatchford dominated the women's race while Mitch Robins produced a superb comeback run to win the men's race in their first Challenge events at Challenge Forster.

By Karl Hayes • 3 min read

News & Racing

Liz Blatchford Wins at Challenge Forster

Liz Blatchford put on a master class performance to win on debut at her first Challenge event today at Forster. Blatchford was thrilled to win their first Challenge titles in Forster. I really enjoyed my whole day out there In a moving tribute to honour Jackie Fairweather a minute silence was held p

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

News & Racing

International Champions Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack to Race Australian Cross Triathlon Championships in Bendigo

International cross triathlon champions Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack will participate in the Australian Championships in Bendigo, bringing their expertise and experience to the event.

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

Pro Women’s Preview Ironman 70.3 Mandurah, Australian Championship

Defending Champion Melissa Hauschildt returns to Mandurah following a disastrous couple of months, with a DNF at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and having failed to start in Kona at the Ironman World Championships. Hauschildt reported suffering a pectoral muscle injury, following a deep tissu

By Karl Hayes • 3 min read