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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 triathleteCraig ‘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.
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.
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 […]
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
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
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 [
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
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
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