News & Racing Samantha Kingsford and Sam Osborne Win Inaugural Xterra Dunsborough Titles New Zealand's Samantha Kingsford and Sam Osborne dominate the elite races at the Xterra Dunsborough. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Léo Bergère Takes Commanding Victory at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Reigning WTCS world champion Léo Bergère dominated the men's race at the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, holding onto a clear lead to win with a time of 3:45:25. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Tamara Jewett Claims Victory at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside in Dramatic Fashion Tamara Jewett put on an impressive performance to win the women's race at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, overtaking reigning Ironman World Champion Chelsea Sodaro on the run. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing World Champions and Top Contenders Set to Compete at 2023 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Ironman 70.3 Oceanside to Kick Off 2023 Ironman 70.3 North American Series with Stellar Lineup of World Champions and Top Contenders By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Photo by Maud CORREA / Unsplash Opinion The Talent Drought: Coaching in the Age of Information Overload The talent drought is due to a coaching drought resulting in too much noise, little trust, and coaches prioritising directing traffic and telling clients what they want to hear. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
News & Racing XTERRA Returns to Australia's Dunsborough for the First Time Since 2019. XTERRA is returning to Australia for the first time since 2019, offering valuable points for amateurs and awarding $7,500 USD to the top 5 men and women elite competitors. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Grace Thek winning the 2023 Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Melbourne's Grace Thek claims victory at Ironman 70.3 Geelong after five years of podium finishes Melbourne's Grace Thek finally wins Ironman 70.3 Geelong event after years of consistent podium finishes. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Mike Phillips taking the win at Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing New Zealand's Mike Phillips dominates Ironman 70.3 Geelong to claim men's title New Zealand’s Mike Phillips wins the men's professional title at Ironman 70.3 Geelong with an impressive performance. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Photo by Mackenzie Marco / Unsplash Opinion Who Owns Triathlon? A Look into the Ownership Structure of Ironman and the Professional Triathletes Organisation Triathlete magazine's article explores the ownership structure of triathlon brands, including Ironman and the Professional Triathletes Organisation. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman World Champion and Olympic Hero to Compete in Arena Games Triathlon World Championship Series Final in London Ironman World Champion Gustav Iden and Olympic gold medallist Jonathan Brownlee are among the star athletes set to compete in the Arena Games Triathlon World Championship Series final in London By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Charlotte McShane Returns to New Plymouth Stronger than Ever Charlotte McShane returns to New Plymouth after a career-threatening injury in 2019 and qualifies for her second Commonwealth Games and the Australian World Championship team for Abu Dhabi. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Aussies set their sights on the New Plymouth World Cup 2023 New Plymouth Triathlon World Cup is a crucial race for Australians to gain points for the Paris Test event and the Olympics, with Jake Birtwhistle leading the team of five athletes. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Steven McKenna winning Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Top Aussies Plus A Kiwi To Vie for Title at 2023 Ironman 70.3 Geelong Ironman 70.3 Geelong is set to host 18 professional triathletes, including 16 Australians and a Kiwi, as they compete for the title, with Adelaide's Steve McKenna, the defending champion. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Grace Thek on course at Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Former Winners to Battle in Highly Competitive Women's Field at Ironman 70.3 Geelong 2023 The women's professional field at Ironman 70.3 Geelong is expected to be highly competitive, with defending champion Lotte Wilms, Victoria's Grace Thek, and Penny Slater among the top contenders. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing World-class athletes gear up for Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria to kick off European season Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria is set to kick off the European season with an unprecedented level of racing, featuring world-class professional athletes competing in both the men's and women's. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Maximal fat oxidation rates: What does it mean, what does it tell you? Having a high capacity for using stored fat energy is important for long-distance triathlons, as our stored fat is effectively unlimited during exercise, while stored carbohydrate reserves are finite. By Daniel Plews • 6 min read
News & Racing Strong Showing From Brits in Chile: Tom Bishop and Lucy Byram win Challenge Puerto Varas Tom Bishop and Lucy Byram have dominated at Challenge Puerto Varas, both setting new course records in the process. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Maxim Chane and Marta Menditto Win Inaugural Xterra Oman Off-Road Triathlon Maxim Chane and Marta Menditto won the first XTERRA Oman off-road triathlon in Oman's Musandam Governorate, with Chane securing his fifth XTERRA World Tour win and Menditto securing her third. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Jake Birtwhistle wins Oceania Cup & Sprint Championship in Tasmania Launceston's Jake Birtwhistle seals a homecoming double by winning the Oceania Triathlon Cup and Sprint Championship in Devonport, with a perfectly timed sprint finish to beat fellow Aussie Callum McClusky. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing 2023 World Triathlon Para Series Opener Despite Inclement Weather in Devonport The 2023 World Triathlon Para Series opener in Devonport kicks off their journey towards the Paris Paralympics. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns earned top spot. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns Earns Top Spot in Global Athletes' Choice Awards Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns has been awarded the highest honor for Overall Satisfaction in the 2022 Global Athletes' Choice Awards, which is based on feedback from nearly 65,000 athletes. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Zone 2 Training: What’s all the fuss about? Dr Dan Plews takes a look at the benefits and rationale behind training in "Zone 2", a moderate intensity exercise level. By Daniel Plews • 5 min read
News & Racing Jake Birtwhistle Returns Home to Devonport for Oceania Triathlon Cup and Sprint Championships Aussie Jake Birtwhistle returns to his hometown of Devonport for the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Sprint Championships, where he will be joined by his Tokyo Olympic teammates. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Tokyo Paralympic Silver Medalist Lauren Parker Begins Journey to Qualify for Two Sports at Paris 2024 Lauren Parker begins her journey towards qualifying for the 2024 Paralympics in both triathlon and cycling at the World Triathlon Para Series opener in Devonport. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
