There was nothing in it for the first 5 women – Photo Credit: Janos M. Schmidt / Triathlon.org News & Racing Strong showing from Andrea Hewitt and Ryan Sissons at the World Triathlon Series in Hamburg Andrea Hewitt (Christchurch) backed up her strong showing at Kitzbuehel in Austria a fortnight ago with a repeat 4th place finish at the latest round of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Hamburg this morning. The Cantabrian looked close to something like her best form as she bridged to the By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Our next generation of triathlon superstars News & Racing Four Queenslanders rewarded with Triathlon Australia National Talent Academy selection Surf Life Saving star Kelly-Ann Perkins joins junior triathletes Daniel Coleman, Calvin Quirk, and Sophie Maloweicki in Triathlon Australia’s 2013-14 National Talent Academy, marking their entry into elite triathlon training. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Royle was in touch after the 20km bike leg – Photo Credit: Janos M. Schmidt / Triathlon.org News & Racing Aaron Royle Best Placed Australian Male At The World Triathlon Series In Hamburg Newcastle’s Wollongong-based triathlete Aaron Royle has continued his remarkable comeback from pneumonia to finish the best of six Australians in today’s World Triathlon Series Championship in Hamburg. The 23-year-old, who has only been back in training for three weeks after being hospitalised in Vitoria, Spain a week after By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Ashleigh Gentle, Emma Jackson, Erin Densham at Devonport in 2012; Photo Credit: Delly Carr, Sportshoot News & Racing Ashleigh Gentle and Emma Jackson top ten at Hamburg World Triathlon Series The Gold Coast's Ashleigh Gentle will go into the second last round of the World Triathlon Series in Stockholm next month as the highest ranked Australian after her brave fifth place finish in the World Triathlon Series sprint race in Hamburg today. The former ITU World Junior Champion gave he By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Meredith Kessler talks about preparing for racing ahead of Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens Meredith Kessler is a name you may have heard a lot of lately, and for more than one reason. Besides winning most of the races she enters, the Ohio born American is also the woman behind "Life of a Triathlete" and is one tough chick to boot! We caught up with Meredith ahead of Ironman [& By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Two Time Olympian and ITU star Courtney Atkinson to race Metaman Bintan Iron Distance Triathlon As the final countdown for the MetaMan begins, the quality of the field chasing the US$40,000 first prize at Southeast Asia's only iron-distance triathlon has grown further with the entry of ITU star and two-time Olympian Courtney Atkinson. The Australian Atkinson, a winner of many Olympic-dis By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Very sophisticated infrastructure New Ironman 70.3 Monterrey Triathlon announced in Mexico Looking for a new part of the world to visit for your next triathlon? Well you may like the latest news from Ironman, with a new 70.3 event added to the global circuit. Ironman 70.3 Monterrey will be held on March 16 2014 in Monterrey, the capital of the North Eastern state of Nuevo Leon, […] By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Kathryn Periac News & Racing Triathlon Australia appoints Kathryn Periac as National Manager for Paratriathlon Triathlon Australia appoints Paralympic coaching pioneer Kathryn Periac to lead the Paratriathlon program, boosting preparations for the sport's debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Ironman 70.3 Monterrey: New Triathlon announced in Mexico Looking for a new part of the world to visit for your next triathlon? Well you may like the latest news from Ironman, with a new 70.3 event added to the global circuit. Ironman 70.3 Monterrey will be held on March 16 2014 in Monterrey, the capital of the North Eastern state of Nuevo Leon, […] By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Andrew Starykowicz wins with a killer bike time at Ironman 70.3 Muncie Andrew Starykowicz and Tyler Butterfield where the two favourites leading in to the 2013 Ironman 70.3 Muncie and Callum Millward was a strong third with the possibility he may threaten the other two on a good day. These three did not disappoint with Starykowicz being in a race of his own from the st By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Bevan Docherty in action on the cycle – Photo Credit: Eric Larson Meredith Kessler and Bevan Docherty top Ironman 70.3 Vineman Bevan Docherty took a 3-min lead off the bike and never looked back to take the win over a gun field in California's Vineman 70.3 on the weekend. Tim Reed out-sprinted Terenzo Bozzone, beating the Kiwi to the middle step of the podium for the second time in as many races. Kessler over came a [ By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
A great win for Sexton and second for Royle after battling Pneumonia recently News & Racing Olympic Triathlete Brendan Sexton Bounces Back From Injury The British Triathlon Sprint Championship Olympian Brendan Sexton claims victory in Liverpool, marking a successful weekend for Australian triathletes in Europe. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Meredith Kessler unstoppable at Ironman 70.3 Vineman Meredith Kessler (USA) was unstoppable today at Ironman 70.3 Vineman, leading from start to finish and recording both the fastest swim and run splits. Confirming she is possibly one of the toughest and most resilient athletes in the sport, Kessler's victory today comes after being struck down By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Caroline Steffen back on top at Challenge Roth! Caroline Steffen has raced to an inspirational victory at Challenge Roth today, displaying true grit and determination racing to her first win of 2013. Steffen (SUI), better known as Xena the Warrior Princess, finished in a blistering fast time of 8:40:35; following a 51:45 swim, 4:42:21 bike and 3: By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Dirk Bockel dominated leading from start to finish Credit: Getty Images News & Racing Dirk Bockel wins Challenge Roth 2013 with a dominant performance Dirk Bockel triumphed at Challenge Roth, leading from start to finish and winning by an impressive 12:12 margin over last year's champion, James Cunnama. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Canadian Magali Tisseyre dominant in Ironman 70.3 Muncie Magali Tisseyre displayed a dominant performance in Muncie today to take the win by an incredible ten minutes over Australian Kate Bevilaqua. The victory is the Canadian's second Ironman 70.3 title of 2013, and would have to be a huge confidence boost as we move closer to the Ironman 70.3 Worl By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Aaron celebrates becoming the U23 World Champ “Credit: Triathlon.org | Delly Carr / ITU News & Racing Aaron Royle returns from pneumonia to race the British Sprint Championships in Liverpool THREE weeks after his release from hospital following his recovery from pneumonia and an abscess on his lung, emerging Australian triathlete Aaron Royle will return to racing in England this weekend at the British Sprint Championships in Liverpool. The reigning ITU Under 23 World Champion has made a By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Top Age Group Women in Ironman Frankfurt 2013 – Results Clear sunny skies and warm temperatures reaching up to 29 degrees Celsius (85 F) welcomed athletes to the 2013 Ironman European Championship on Sunday in Germany. The warmer temperatures and respite from a wet, rainy summer brought the spectators out in droves, providing masses of support for athlet By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Nora Head’s Terry Kennedy has realised his dream News & Racing Brought back to life and now tackling the IRONMAN World Championship Terry Kennedy provides plenty of inspiration. Nora Heads Ironman triathlete Terry Kennedy's determination to regain his life and live out a dream was realised when he won one of the seven coveted spots to compete at this years' IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on October By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Hot weekend of racing in the Mid West for Ironman 70.3 Muncie There's a fresh look to the pro women's field at Ironman Muncie 70.3 this weekend, with not one of the top three from 2012 or the inaugural race in 2011 on the start line in 2013. Despite this there is still a quality field assembled ready to take on what is sure to be a […] By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Peter Hemming doing what he loves Peter Henning becomes 20th individual inducted into the IRONMAN Hall of Fame Legendary Emmy-winning cameraman, director and producer of IRONMAN World Championship Broadcasts to become the 20th inductee of the IRONMAN Hall of Fame TAMPA, Fla. (Media Release; July 11, 2013) – IRONMAN announced today that legendary cameraman, director and producer Peter Henning will bec By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing 5,000 triathletes prepare to take on DATEV Challenge Roth The eyes of the triathlon world are on the German town of Roth this week as over 5,000 triathletes prepare to take part in the world's greatest long distance triathlon, DATEV Challenge Roth on Sunday 14 July. As the small Bavarian town prepares for the influx of athletes and over 200,000 spect By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
News & Racing DATETV Challenge Roth media conference The 12th year anniversary of Challenge Roth, increasingly becoming one of the most iconic iron distance races in the world, is looking to be a great weekend both on and off the race course. Despite current Ironman World Champion Leanda Cave and last year’s winner of Challenge Roth Rachel Joyce By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Nutrition Coconut Bites: Nutritious, Portable Training Snack These delicious bites of goodness hit 10/10 on the easy scale. 5 ingredients. 5 minutes to make. They're perfect for on the bike – good fats and some sweetness. They are also handy for when you're on the run or as a treat with a cup of tea. Coconut Bites 1/4 cup desiccated c By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
