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Tim Reed wins first IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie title, Czech Radka Vodickova wins her second
PORT MACQUARIE, NSW (Oct 18, 2015) “Australian Tim Reed produced the fastest run split to claim his first IRONMAN 70.3 ® Port Macquarie title while Czech star Radka Vodickova ran her way to successfully defend her women’s crown. Reed ruined Josh Amberger’s dream of a three-peat in this compatriot on the run. Vodickova was forced to work hard by Australian Andrea Forrest to claim her second consecutive title in Port Macquarie. Men’s Race Defending champion Amberger went into the race with the
Champions Josh Amberger and Radka Vodickova Return to Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie
Josh Amberger and Radka Vodickova will defend their titles at IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie.
Josh Amberger eyeing a 3-peat at Port Macquarie
The Bahrain Endurance Racing Team member first won the race in 2013 in his transition to non-drafting events. His trademark strong swim and bike set him up for an uncontested run. His title defense last year ended in a thrilling sprint finish where he won by 30 seconds. Amberger will face a slew of fellow fast Australians, Kiwis, and the odd Finn and Swiss. He says, “I love racing in Port Macquarie. It’s tough racing on this course, but I know how to get the job done.” While most of his fello
Back to the Future? IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie and IRONMAN Australia to Both Take Place on May 1, 2016
2011 was the last time we had the Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie on the same day as Ironman Australia. There were mixed reactions from the athletes that raced that day. There were two separate finish lines and the shorter race was held within the longer race. One of the positives for the 70.3 age group
A Picture says a thousand words at the IRONMAN World Championship presented by GoPro
Athletes compete in the 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim during the IRONMAN World Championship presented by GoPro on October 10th 2015, Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Delly Carr/IRONMAN) IRONMAN Triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile (
Australian Top 5 Placings at the Ironman World Championship 2015
Australian athletes captured 17 out of 150 top-five spots at this year's Ironman World Championship, including three age group wins, showcasing their impressive endurance and resilience.
Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf crowned new King and Queen of Kona
Frodeno and Ryf, the pre-race favorites, led all day to secure their titles, becoming the first athletes to simultaneously hold the Ironman World Championship, Ironman 70.3 World Championship, and Ironman European Championship titles.
JAN FRODENO AND DANIELA RYF CAP OFF DOMINANT SEASONS WITH 2015 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY GOPRO TITLES
Jan Frodeno (DEU) and Daniela Ryf (CHE), both of whom stood on the podium in Kailua-Kona in 2014, capped off impressive seasons to capture the male and female titles at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship presented by GoPro. Fresh off of wins at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Zell am See-Kap
Daniela Ryf part of first duo to win both IRONMAN 70.3 World and IRONMAN World Championship in same season
FAVORITES JAN FRODENO AND DANIELA RYF CAP OFF DOMINANT SEASONS WITH 2015 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY GOPRO TITLES Frodeno and Ryf first duo to win both the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and the IRONMAN World Championship in the same season U.S. grabs two spots in men’s top five for seLiz Blatchford Australia’s leading pro at the 2015 Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona
On a day that saw a German and Swiss athlete become IRONMAN® World Champions, it was Liz Blatchford who salvaged something for Australia. The Sunshine Coast-based Jan Frodeno and Swiss star Daniela Ryf produced dominant performances to claim their first IRONMAN World Championship titles at Kailua-K
Uplace-BMC Pro Triathlon Team primed for World Championship Ironman in Hawaii
On the 20th of January 2014, Bart Verhaeghe, president and founder, and Bob Wolf, General Manager, announced the launch of the Uplace-BMC Pro Triathlon Team, one of the largest professional triathlon teams in the world. 21 months later, in the final stage to Hawaii, it is time to make the balance of