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IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Pro Preview
MELBOURNE (March 20, 2015) Champions galore, led by three-time world champion Miranda Carfrae, will line up in a remarkable women's field for Sunday's IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne. It is arguably the strongest professional women's field outside of the world champi
From UAE Heat to North Carolina Cold: Leyla Porteous Chases Triathlon Glory
Late-blooming triathlete Leyla Porteous balances family life and a passion for racing as she pursues a 70.3 World Championship slot and an Ironman debut in 2015.
IRONMAN 70.3 Incheon, Korea announced
MELBOURNE/TAMPA (Wednesday 18 March, 2015) – The growth in popularity of IRONMAN in the Asia-Pacific region continues with the exciting addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Incheon, Korea triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on July 5, 2015. Incheon, Korea's third-most populous city, isRacing for a mate at the IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne
IRONMAN ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP RACING FOR A MATE MELBOURNE (March 18, 2015) – When Rob Weaver started his triathlon journey he had good friend Craig Smith by his side. The pair began with shorter races and one day dreamed of completing an IRONMAN. At the IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in
Australian Rugby 7’s representative Ben Peterson takes on Ironman Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Tuesday, 17 March 2015) In the past when the pressure was on Australian Rugby 7’s representative Ben Peterson looked to his teammates for motivation and strength. When he hits a rough patch at the IRONMAN ® Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne on Sunday that strength will have to come from within. Peterson was a member of the Aussie 7’s rugby team from 2000 to 2003. He played in the World Sevens Series, which is played in 12 Countries. “I played Rugby for the Manly Rugby Club, an
Todd Crandell: From drugs and alcohol addiction to an Ironman addiction
Former drug addict and alcoholic Todd Crandell has swapped an unhealthy addiction for a healthy one. He will be adding to his IRONMAN total of 27 races at Sunday's IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne. At just three-years-old Crandell's mother, who was struggling with drug addi
Ironman Melbourne and The Rolling Swim Start by Luke Whitmore
While the rolling swim start changes tradition, it offers fairer racing, reduced pack issues, and better experiences—provided athletes respect wave integrity.
Ashleigh Gentle hopes ITU Triathlon Mooloolaba World Cup will be passport to success
Commonwealth Games triathlete Ashleigh Gentle has been happy to leave her passport in the bottom draw for now until she is ready to take on the world in this year's World Triathlon Series as she chases her Olympic dream in Rio. The 24-year-old Gold Coaster will make her 2015 season debut in Sa
VIDEO: Wollongong Men’s OTU Oceania Cup Race 2015 swim leg
This video of the swim leg of the race showcases the stunning environment that is Wollongong, NSW Australia. The men's Wollongong OTU Oceania Cup race was one by Tasmania and Wollongong training local and rising ITU star Jacob Birtwhistle. After being led out of the water by Zavier
VIDEO: Wollongong Women’s OTU Oceania Cup Race 2015
Wollongong's Trevor Kemper shot some stunning footage of the swim leg of the women's OTU Oceania Cup race on Sunday. The race was won by Canadian Amelie Kretz with fellow Canadian Sarah-Anne Brault second. Hungary's Margit Vanek was third.
Oceania Cup triathletes in Wollongong for Sunday’s OTU Sprint Cup
Wollongong will host elite triathletes from 19 countries this weekend as they contest the OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup. Wollongong is used to having a big triathlon festival this time each year but we don’t normally see this caliber of athletes in these numbers racing. The weekend will host a round of the Australia Age Group Standard distance Championship as well as sprint, The current Oceania and Australian Elite Championship and world No.2 Junior ITU Triathlete Jacob Birtwhistle will als