Steven McKenna winning IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong: Photo Korupt Vision News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Geelong: High-Quality Men’s Field Prepare For Sunday Former champions, up-and-coming stars and IRONMAN veterans highlight the professional men’s field for Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Ellie Salthouse winning IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Geelong: A Great Women’s Field Prepare to Battle The leading Australian-based female professional triathletes are set to return to action on Sunday, battling it out for the win at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Heads to Geelong Tomorrow IRONMAN 70.3 racing is set to return to Geelong on Sunday 20 February, with seasoned veterans, up and coming stars and a host of first-timers ready to hit the start line. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Miles Stewart to Step Down as Triathlon Australia’s CEO Triathlon Australia will commence its search for a new Chief Executive following the resignation of long-standing CEO Miles Stewart OAM OLY. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Review: SwimFast Pro Swimming Ergometer Review of the SwimFast Pro, a dry land swimming ergometer. Read about our time with it, in and out of the great Australian COVID-19 lockdown and if its worth your hard-earned dollars. By David Deakin • 6 min read
New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v2 Carbon Plate Running Shoe Gear & Tech 2021 New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v2 Carbon Plate Running Shoe Review The FuelCell RC Elite v2 Carbon is the latest carbon plated running shoe we have tested. It is early days in this new shoe. The first few sessions have been promising. You can feel the benefit of the carbon plate. Like most of the new carbon shoes there was a noticeable improvement in pace. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing XTERRA World Championship: Wilde & Duffy For The Win Hayden Wilde from New Zealand and Flora Duffy from Bermuda captured the 25th XTERRA World Championship elite titles on a rainy day at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui’s northwest coast on Sunday, December 5, 2021. By Karl Hayes • 8 min read
Kylie Simpson crossing the line to win GWM IRONMAN Western Australia. Photo: Daniela Tommasi News & Racing Ironman Western Australia: Burton And Simpson claim victories in Busselton Matt Burton and Kylie Simpson have claimed the men’s and women’s titles at GWM IRONMAN Western Australia, with both athletes storming home to victory in Busselton. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Ironman Western Australia: Serious Changes During the Bike Close racing and lead changes have highlighted the action on the bike leg at GWM IRONMAN Western Australia in Busselton with Kerin and Simpson in the lead following 180km ride. Now onto the run By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman Western Australia: Lights are On, It’s Go Time Racing is underway at GWM IRONMAN Western Australia with Steve McKenna and Kate Bevilaqua leading the way following the swim leg in Busselton. By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Tim Van Berkel on course at IRONMAN Western Australia in 2019. Photo: Korupt Vision News & Racing Ironman Western Australia: Familiar Faces Ready to Race in The West Busselton is abuzz this weekend with the return of Ironman Western Australia. The lineup isn't as deep as in past years which could open the door for some of the younger athletes to shine. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
News & Racing Another New Addition To The Challenge Series With Challenge Malta Challenge has announced a new race, this time on the Mediterranean island of Malta. The race will be on 15th May, 2022 and I'm sure this will be spectacular for both the race goer and spectator. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing XTERRA World Championship is Coming On the 5th December 2021, the best amateur and professional XTERRA athletes from around the world will return to Kapalua, Maui to chase the ultimate title of XTERRA World Champion. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
News & Racing Ironman Announces Swansea, Wales As New Host City For Ironman 70.3 Inaugural edition of Ironman 70.3 Swansea will take place 7 Aug 2022 with registration open on 16 Nov 2021. This joins a series of events that will celebrate para sport in the UK and will includes qualifying slots for 2023 Ironman 70.3 WC. By David Deakin • 3 min read
News & Racing Katie Kelly Says Farewell To An Amazing 7-Year Career Celebrated Australian paratriathlete, Katie Kelly OAM, who went from full time professional executive and recreational triathlete to Paralympic golden girl, has today officially called time on her stellar seven-year career. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
News & Racing Challenge Heads to Chile with New Middle Distance Race Puerto Varas in southern Chile has been announced as the home of Challenge Family’s latest middle distance triathlon. Challenge Puerto Varas will take place on Sunday 20 March 2022 in the picturesque lakeside town with its iconic views. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Nelson Mandela Bay welcomes a new Ironman 70.3 Race The inaugural edition of Ironman 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay to take place on April 3, 2022 with Africa’s first festival weekend with Ironman African Championship taking place on the same day. By David Deakin • 2 min read
Gustav Iden wins the 2021 IRONMAN Florida. Photo: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images for IRONMAN. News & Racing Gustav Iden Poised to Capture World No. 1 Title Gustav Iden is set to be crowned the world number 1 athlete for 2021 edging out Jan Frodeno who is first the first time since 2016 not the number 1 athlete. While Lionel Sanders moves up to the number 3 spot. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing 2022 Ironman Australia and New Zealand Schedule, Are You Ready? IRONMAN Oceania launched its 2022 event schedule with all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races in Australia and New Zealand. It's time to start planning. By David Deakin • 2 min read
Heather Jackson celebrates after winning the Top Pro Women’s at the 2021 IRONMAN Florida. Photo: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images for IRONMAN News & Racing Gustav Iden And Heather Jackson Claim Victories In Late Season Thriller At Ironman Florida Gustav Iden impresses with overall win in debut full-distance IRONMAN triathlon, while Heather Jackson delivers memorable win to top the women’s field in Florida. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Lauren Parker finish line smile. Photo: World Triathlon Tommy Zaferes News & Racing Lauren Parker Wins Her Second Paratriathlon World Crown In Abu Dhabi Newcastle’s Paralympic silver medallist Lauren Parker has become just the fifth Australian to successfully defend a World Paratriathlon Championship, with a stunning victory yesterday in Abu Dhabi. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Lauren Parker. Photo: World Triathlon | Delly Carr News & Racing Lauren Parker, Aaron Royle & Matt Hauser Are All Set for Abu Dhabi Paralympic silver medallist Lauren Parker will be joined by Tokyo Olympians Aaron Royle and Matt Hauser in a nine-strong Australian contingent on the final start lines in Abu Dhabi this weekend. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Ashleigh Gentle Claims Her Eighth While Luke Willian Wins His First In Noosa Ashleigh Gentle has shown once again why she’s the Queen of the Noosa Triathlon, coming from behind to win a record eighth title. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
News & Racing Amazing Performances on Super Saturday at Noosa Triathlon Super Saturday has lived up to its name at the Noosa Triathlon with close racing a highlight of the Australian Open Criterium and the ASICS Noosa Bolt. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
