Australia’s Chris McDonald and Kate Bevilaqua on top in Louisville
On a busy weekend in North America, Australia's Chris McDonald and Kate Bevilaqua took out the 2013 Ironman Louisville in Kentucky, USA. McDonald took his fifth Ironman title with a fantastic swim-bike-run performance netting him the course record and topping defending champion Patrick Evoe. &
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Carrie Lester wins inaugural Challenge Penticton
It was a fairy tale ending for Carrie Lester, who finished in eighth position overall and topped the women’s field with a time of 9:27:26. Within 12 seconds, Karen Thibodeau (CDN), Jennifer Luebke (USA) and Lester emerged from the swim, but the pack broke apart during the bike. Cycling being her sec
Australia’s Chris McDonald and Kate Bevilaqua on top in Louisville
On a busy weekend in North America, Australia's Chris McDonald and Kate Bevilaqua took out the 2013 Ironman Louisville in Kentucky, USA. McDonald took his fifth Ironman title with a fantastic swim-bike-run performance netting him the course record and topping defending champion Patrick Evoe. &
Gwen Jorgensen collects third 2013 World Triathlon Series win in Stockholm
The USA's Gwen Jorgensen rediscovered her early season form in scintillating fashion in Stockholm on Saturday, making her third World Triathlon Series in 2013 win one of her best. In yet another stellar run leg, where Jorgensen pulled back almost 40 seconds on Andrea Hewitt in just over one la
Kate Bevilaqua wins Ironman Louisville
Australian triathlete Kate Bevilaqua has just won Ironman Louisville in the USA, her third career title over this distance. A string of injuries have plagued Bevilaqua in recent seasons, preventing the West Australian from competing at her potential. Having not won an Ironman Title since 2011, Bevil
Gwen Jorgensen Captures Third ITU World Triathlon Series Title in Stockholm
Gwen Jorgensen bested the field on the 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike, 10-kilometer run course with a time of 1:55:31, nearly 50 seconds ahead of her closest competitor. The win marks Jorgensen's fifth overall podium finish in the series, including victories earlier this season in San Die
Win a set of Zipp Firecrest race wheels for your next race from Elite Race Rentals
Do you ever arrive at your race and catch a sudden case of gear envy? Or perhaps you would just like to shave some minutes off your bike split! A good set of race wheels will do exactly that, yes that's right! Read below to find out how you can get your hands on a […]
Ironman Canada – Whistler 2013: Course and Pro Women’s Preview
Following thirty years of history in the Okanagan Valley of Southern British Columbia, Penticton was forced to say goodbye to Ironman Canada. This weekend Ironman Canada will instead be held in a new location, with the debut of Ironman Whistler. A brand new course, and a new community which will hopIronman Hawaii – Medical Tent Lessons from Dr Tamsin Lewis
Qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii this October? Or perhaps just interested in hearing some advice for racing in the heat. Dr Tamsin Lewis kindly shares with us a thorough look at how the hot conditions in Kona can wreck havoc not only with a person's race, but also
Triathlon for Beginners – Part 1: Equipment
New to triathlon? Don't know what equipment is really necessary? Below are some basic swim, bike and run equipment tips for newcomers, to help you spend your money wisely when getting started in the sport of triathlon. This blog is brought to you by professional triathlete, coach and business
Immune Health and Exercise: Should I train when I am sick?
It's a commonly asked question, and one even the professionals quite often get wrong. We were asked this question a few weeks back, and consulted Dr Tamsin Lewis to clear up the answer for us. Tamsin Lewis is a sports doctor (qualifying as a medical doctor in 2004 [MBBS HONS LON] and completin
Ironman lure irresistable for Great Wall of China Marathon Record Holder Melanie Newton
Sunshine Coast local Melanie Newton completed her first triathlon in 1998 on a bike she purchased from K Mart. The 39 year-old mum has certainly come a long way since then, representing Australia at last years’ IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas, and setting a record for the Great Wall of