Coach Dareen Smith imparts his knowledge to some very eager age group athletes. Tri Dynamic Darren Smith Dsquad Age Group Tri Camp Report Martin Boddie from Tri Dynamic has sent in his camp report from the first ever tri camp in the world with Elite Coach Darren Smith which they organised. The camp was specifically for age group athletes. The lucky few participants got to spend 4 intensive days working closely with Darren Smith in Can By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Peter Kerr was wrapped with the early season win at Devonport News & Racing Peter Kerr wins OTU Oceania Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship in Devonport Peter Kerr triumphed in a thrilling sprint finish at the OTU Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championship, adding to his recent victories in Geelong and Noosa, while Jodie Stimpson won the women's race. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Hugh Delahunty MP has a quiet word with IRONMAN Crowie and Luke. Ironman Melbourne Triathlon Press Launch 2013 – Photo By Lucas Wroe News & Racing Defending Champion Craig Alexander launches Ironman Melbourne Campaign MELBOURNE, Australia (February 25, 2013) “The Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty joined defending IRONMAN Melbourne champion Craig Alexander today to launch the 2013 edition of the URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN ® Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne on Sunday 24 March 2013. Last years’ race saw thousands of Victorians turn out to By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
The stunning Lake Taupo is possibly one of the most amazing IM swims in the world News & Racing Tûwharetoa and IRONMAN New Zealand reach agreement on use of Lake Taupo The Tûwharetoa Maori Trust Board and IRONMAN New Zealand today have come to an agreement on the use of Lake Taupo for the IRONMAN event. The Chairman of the Tûwharetoa Maori Trust Board, John Bishara, said an ongoing relationship between the Tûwharetoa Maori Trust Board and IRONMAN New Zealand is By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
One of Huub’s superstars Gear & Tech Huub Design adds Alister Brownlee to its Pro Ranks Olympic Triathlon champion, Alistair Brownlee, has today joined his bronze-medal winning world champion brother, Jonathan, to trial the world's most advanced triathlon swimwear. The pair trained together in Leeds after launching a new partnership with midlands-based wetsuit and swimskins produ By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Another great year ahead for Boardman Bikes with Pete Jacobs News & Racing Pete Jacobs extends partnership with Boardman Bikes with the addition of Goldcross Cycles Boardman Bikes, the award-winning world-class bicycle brand in conjunction with cycle retail partner Goldcross Cycles are pleased to announce their partnership with Australian Ironman Pete Jacobs – the reigning 'King of Kona'. Boardman, who started the journey to the Kona title with Pe By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
A very happy Liz Blatchford wins Huskisson after coming from behind on the run News & Racing Liz Blatchford takes out the PEARL iZUMi Huskisson Long Course Triathlon 2013 After leading out of the swim by almost a minute Liz Blatchford lost time on the first lap of the bike to find herself almost a minute down to Lisa Marangon. Lisa Marangon went in to this race with the plan to leave nothing out on the bike course knowing that Liz Blatchford was going […] By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Tim Reed celebrates another long course triathlon win News & Racing Tim Reed wins PEARL iZUMi Huskisson Long Course 2013 In a weekend that saw around 4000 athletes race various distances at the PEARL iZUMi Huskisson Long Course triathlon festival the main long course race was a fitting finale to the weekend. Over 1450 triathletes entered the long course triathlon. Tim Reed has continued his current form with a win at By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
This is where many triathlon careers will start News & Racing World’s Largest Corporate Triathlon this Sunday 17 February, Elwood Beach Over 5,000 participants and 10,000 spectators will gather at Elwood Beach for the 26th Annual Nissan Corporate Triathlon National Series opener, promoting corporate values through friendly competition. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Jaz Interviews Jaz Hedgeland – The future looks bright with the Western Australian junior triathlete After winning two gold medals in sprint and teams events at the 2013 Youth Olympics, talented young triathlete Jaz Hedgeland has ambitions for the ITU circuit and potentially Rio 2016. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
France’s Gregory Rouault and Kiwi Sophie Corbidge win the URBAN Geelong ITU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup Geelong, Australia (February 10, 2013) –A New Zealander coached by her mum and a Frenchman coached by an Australian have stolen the show at the URBAN Geelong ITU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup events today. Parisian Gregory Rouault made it back-to-back Geelong wins for France after Olympian Laurent By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Melissa Hauschildt taking another triathlon title – Photo Credit: Eyes Wide Open Images News & Racing Melissa Hauschildt wins Urban Geelong Long Course triathlon After having to pull out of the Auckland 70.3 after a bike crash caused more damage than first thought, Melissa Hauschildt has bounced back in the only way she know how. Coming from behind after the swim, dominating on the bike and a run usually like no one else in the game got her the […] By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Two from Two in 2013 for Christian Kemp – Photo Credit: Eyes Wide Open Images News & Racing Christian Kemp makes it two from two in 2013 by winning the Urban Geelong Long Course triathlon After coach Chris Hanrahan from PB3 got 'in to' Christian Kemp to go out and prove that the Auckland 70.3 was not a fluke Kemp was determined to back it up with a win at the Urban Geelong Long Course today. The athletes were redlining from the gun and Kemp had to dig deep to […] By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Triathlon Australia Newsflash We would be naive to think that no one in triathlon is 'on the gear' and there have been a number of cases over the years where triathletes, both professional and age group, have been caught and banned. Let's hope our sport keeps it's relatively clean image and any triathlete By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Crowie winning Ironman Melbourne 2012 News & Racing Craig ‘Crowie” Alexander to defend Ironman Melbourne Title Three-time IRONMAN world champion Craig Alexander will defend his title at the 2013 URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne on March 24, following his record-breaking win last year. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Clayton Fettell claims victory at the 2012 Urban Long Course event – Credit: Eyes Wide Open Images. News & Racing Clayton Fettell guarded, Melissa Hauschildt set to make amends at the Urban Geelong Long Course Defending champion Clayton Fettell and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Melissa Hauschildt head into the Geelong Multi Sport Festival as favorites, eyeing the National Long Course triathlon championship. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Johan’s shoe selection get rotated during the week Gear & Tech K-Swiss Running – A shoe for each run of the week – review By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Gear & Tech Wetsuit Review 2013: Zone3 Vanquish This is a brand that I am not familiar with, so I was keen to try it. Pulling it out of its mesh bag, the design is simple and smart to the eye. Predominantly shades of gold on black with some purple edging. Features Buoyancy Buoyancy appears to be a focus for this suit. Zone3 […] By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech Wetsuit Review 2013: Orca 3.8 Initial impression Orca makes reliable, classic, fast suits and the 3.8 is no different. With a clean design and simple white and orange logo font, this suit looks sharp. Features Buoyancy I immediately felt the difference in buoyancy between this and other Orca suits I have tried. The Exo-Cell buoy By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
This is one of the ‘cooler’ looking wetsuits on the market Gear & Tech Wetsuit Review 2013: Nineteen Rogue Initial impression The blue zebra like patterns against the black of the body is extremely eye catching. You will stand out on the start line at your next event, but not in an over the top 'bling' kind of way. No fancy packaging came with this one, it is truly all about the suit, [&he By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
The team from HUUB are arguably the most innovative thinkers in the wetsuit / swim market Gear & Tech Review: HUUB Aura 2013 Wetsuit Initial impression The HUUB Aura comes in a sharp (but not over the top) black box. The design is clean with purple and white highlighting. It is clear that HUUB have created a suit that is about function as opposed to bling. Features Buoyancy The Aura has gone for less rather than more in regards [ By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Caption Gear & Tech Review: Blueseventy Reaction 2013 Wetsuit Initial impression Pink can be hard to pull off but Blueseventy has nailed it for the girls. Subtle hot pink stripes contrast well with the black suit. This wetsuit looks like what we would expect from Blueseventy sharp and cool, without excessive branding. Guys, your Reaction equivalent has the cla By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Oscar Galindez in 2011 News & Racing Argentina’s Oscar Galindez and Canada’s Heather Wurtele win Ironman 70.3 Panama 41 year old Oscar Galindez from Argentina has beaten a strong field to win Ironman 70.3 Panama. Galindez, a 25 year veteran of the sport, used his powerful bike leg to put himself in to a position to win the triathlon and held off a faster finishing Bevan Docherty from New Zealand. After missing las By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
The Kiwis triumph in Kinloch News & Racing New Zealand dominates Mixed Relay Triathlon at Kinloch, New Zealand Teams racing took centre stage at the Contact Tri Series in Kinloch today, with athletes returning to compete alongside friends, family and in some cases club mates in a fast and fun format of tag racing while the elites raced in the ITU mixed team format for the Oceania Cup that will be seen at [&h By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
