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Top 50 Males and Females Professional Prize Money Ranking – Nov 2018

There were 7 races over the past two weekend's that counted towards the ranking including- IM 70.3 Waco, Challenge Sardinia, Xterra World Championships in Maui, SuperLeague Malta, IM 70.3 Buenos Aires, IM 70.3 Los Cabos and SuperLeague Mallorca. Top 5 female prize money earners- Daniela Ryf (S

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Marrakech set as new Destination for Ironman 70.3 Race in 2019

Ironman introduces the newest addition to Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) series in 2019 – Ironman 70.3 Marrakech in Morocco. Situated in the northwest corner of Africa, Marrakech will become the first city of the Maghreb to host an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon, with competitors from all over the world

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Joy Added to the Walk of Fame

Over the past 33 years of the Noosa Triathlon, literally hundreds of thousands of athletes have met Joy van Zetten but very few, only the Noosa locals, will know her name. However, over decades, they have all experienced her smile, encouragement, occasional good-natured ribbing and a welcome hosing

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Liz Blatchford To Say Farewell at Noosa Triathlon

After an illustrious racing career that has spanned 24 years, Liz Blatchford has decided to hang up the racing flats, with one final race and a farewell performance at the Noosa Triathlon. The multiple IRONMAN champion celebrated her long course racing with a recent final performance in Kona but at

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Noosa Triathlon Takes a Sustainable Step Forward

In an exciting new initiative, the Noosa Triathlon Multi-Sports Festival has joined the circular economy, with fully compostable ‘BioCups’ to be provided for the 180,000 athlete hydration cups used during the five-day festival. Instead of using disposable plastic cups for hydration of our athletes,

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Taking a Gentle Approach to Noosa Record

In every athlete’s career, there is a defining moment or a breakthrough event that changes belief systems and everything from that moment onward. For Ashleigh Gentle, it was the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in September, where she unleashed the most complete performance of her career and in front

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Rom Akerson and Lesley Paterson win 2018 XTERRA World Championship in Maui

Rom Akerson from Costa Rica and Lesley Paterson from Scotland captured the 23rd annual XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon elite titles on a sunny but muddy day in Kapalua, Maui. It’s the first XTERRA World title for Akerson and the third for Paterson, who last won in 2011 and 2012. Both ea

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Aaron Royle Snags His Fifth Nepean Win As Ashleigh Gentle Surges Home For Title Number Four

Royle has wrapped up a record equaling fifth Nepean Triathlon in perfect conditions in Penrith today – taking the overall honours in Australia’s oldest race. Royle equals Tim Bentley’s feat to win five Nepean events – although Bentley still has the bragging rights of five straight wins between 1992

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Watch Xterra World Championship Live

Looking for some more insights? We have you covered. Champions Collide at 23rd XTERRA World Championship in Maui on Sunday Ruzafa Gunning for 4th Win on Maui Michelle Flipo Fast and Ready for Xterra World Championship  

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Michelle Flipo Fast and Ready for Xterra World Championship

Two days out from the 2018 XTERRA World Championship, the air is buzzing with excitement. Without a doubt, the 23rd annual event has some of the most impressive men’s and women’s elite fields ever assembled. This year, the women’s field is filled with talent from 3-time XTERRA World Champ Melanie Mc

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Ruzafa Gunning for 4th Win on Maui

Three-time XTERRA World Champ Ruben Ruzafa is one of Spain’s most decorated mountain bikers. A pro before he was 23, you might think he was born knowing how to ride on the most challenging trails in the world. However, growing up, Ruzafa, preferred eating chocolate and watching television to physica

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Champions Collide at 23rd XTERRA World Championship in Maui on Sunday

The 23rd annual XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon scheduled for Sunday 28 October in Kapalua, Maui boasts the most competitive elite men’s field ever assembled. It’s a bold statement, but easy to support considering the past four winners, and second-place finishers, are on the start list.

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Aaron Royle knows Ironman legend “Crowie” is never beaten as he chases fifth Nepean crown

Rio Olympian Aaron Royle may be aiming at a fifth victory in Sunday’s historic Nepean Triathlon – the oldest race on the Australian racing calendar – but he’s not going to relax, knowing Ironman legend Craig “Crowie” Alexander will be breathing down his neck. Royle at 28 is Alexander’s junior

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Natalie Van Coevorden’s solo grind towards Nepean-Noosa assaults

NSW triathlete Natalie van Coevorden, her vision now squarely on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is ready to become a triathlon bride and nothing would make her happier than to waltz towards the end of 2018 on a winning note. There are two major domestic events left on the elite Australian triathlon calend

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H2O Audio Announces H2O Time – Enhanced Sportsband and Case for Apple Watch

H2O Audio, the world leader in waterproof accessories, today launched their new “H2O Time” line beginning with the H2O Time Band and Case designed to optimize the Apple Watch for activity and sports. The culmination of over a year of development and 20+ different prototypes, the patent-pending H2O T

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Bob Babbitt to be Honoured with the Jim MacLaren Award

Challenged Athletes Foundation's (CAF) highest annual honour – the Jim MacLaren Award is given each year to the individual or in individuals who have made the greatest contribution to the CAF mission in that year. In the past year, CAF Co-Founder and Spokesperson, Bob Babbitt, has worked tirel

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Book: New Edition of Training and Racing with a Power Meter

Peaks Coaching Group cycling(PCG)–industry leaders in data-driven coaching–announced today that they are taking pre-orders for the third edition of Training and Racing with a Power Meter. Those pre-ordering exclusively from the PCG Store will receive a signed copy by all three authors. Expected rele

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The Best Images from the 2018 Ironman World Championship

Approximately 2,500 athletes came from across the globe to Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i to compete in the iconic 2018 IRONMAN World Championship on 13th October 2018. On a picture-perfect day with light winds, these athletes tackled the 2.4-mile/3.2km ROKA swim course, followed by the 112-mile/180 km Ventum

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Ironman Announces Taupõ, New Zealand as Host of the 2020 Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Ironman announced today that the right to host the 2020 Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlon has been awarded to Taupõ, New Zealand. This will be the first time Ironman holds a world championship event in New Zealand and the second time this world-class event has been hosted in the Oceania regi

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Kinetic Revamps Interactive Trainer Lineup to Include Power and Control

Kinetic announced the launch of its new Kinetic Control interactive smart trainers featuring hardware and technology updates with ANT+™ and Bluetooth® communication protocols. The lineup includes the Rock and Roll – Control, Road Machine – Control and Kinetic Control Power Unit, a standalone

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Faces From The Finish Line of the 2018 Ironman World Championship

After completing their journey that included a 2.4-mile/2.8km swim, 112-mile/180km bike, and 26.2-mile/42km marathon run in Kailua-Kona at the 2018 Ironman World Championship, both professional and age-group athletes crossed the iconic finish line on Ali'i Drive, celebrating their own personal

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The Best of the 2018 Ironman World Championship

We've put together the best of what we saw as the race unfolded. Did we miss anything? If so, leave your comment below. Germany’s Patrick Lange became the first person to finish the IRONMAN World Championship in under 8 Hours Patrick Lange’s (DEU) time of 7:52:39 broke his own course best set

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Perfect Conditions for New Records: Patrick Lange and Daniela Ryf Claim Titles at 2018 Ironman World Championship

On a picture-perfect day with light winds and temperatures in the mid-80s, defending champions Patrick Lange (DEU) and Daniela Ryf (CHE) shattered their own course bests in what will go down as the fastest race in history taking claim to the crown at the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship brought to yo

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Top Run Images From Race Day at 2018 Ironman World Championship

After a dramatic 112-mile bike portion competitors took to the 26.2-mile HOKA ONE ONE marathon run course in Kailua-Kona, for the final leg of the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read