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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 [&he
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Courtney Atkinson wins Ironman 70.3 Cairns 2013
Courtney Atkinson has won one of the hardest races of his career. After leading out of the swim Atkinson road hard for the entire race never letting the challenges get the better of him on the bike. Kiwi Graham O’Grady took the lead on the The swim times don’t give a great indication of how the guys went out on to the bike. The long run from the water to transition split the guys up a bit. They had to go through the IM tent and pick up their helmets etc. Atkinson had a gap of about 30 seconds o
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 [&he
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 winning form in Australia. Last year Brown enjoyed a successful Australian season with a runner-up in Ironman Melbourne and in then again in Cairns. It’s fair to say that a
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
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 [&
Metaman Bintan half and full triathlon plus an amazing holiday!
Bintan Island is only a 45min ferry ride from Singapore with airfares to Singapore starting from very affordable prices. There is still plenty of time to book and go. This would be a great way to get out of the cold weather currently in Australia and have an amazing experience. There are a number of
Melissa Hauschildt Race Report – ITU Long Distance World Champion
Melissa Hauschildt is one of the nicest and most unassuming professional triathletes around. Since Hauschildt stormed on to the scene in 2010 when out of nowhere she ran past a field of pro women to take out the rain soaked Gold Coast Half Ironman we have seen her take out many major races including
Ironman Cairns 2013 Press Conference Highlights
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 but I
Steve Cadell to race Ironman Cairns
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 off to start the Cairns AirA general guide to using nutrition to aid recovery
If there is one thing that differentiates the nutritional needs of triathletes compared to other types of sport, it is the frequency of sequential training sessions the average triathlete will “back up” for. It is almost considered normal for an athlete training for triathlons to be out of bed at 4
Chris McCormack and Cameron Brown the targets at IRONMAN Cairns
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 pair h