News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Melbourne Set for Showdown This Sunday Ellie Salthouse and Jake Birtwhistle, will compete in Ironman 70.3 Melbourne, racing through swim, bike, and run courses along the city's iconic bayside. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
News & Racing Canyon Issues Urgent Recall of Speedmax CF Bikes Due to Fork Safety Concerns Canyon has recalled all Speedmax CF models with V21 Aerostems after discovering potential fork steerer tube failures that could lead to dangerous cockpit detachment. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing A 15-Year Snapshot of Elite Performance at Noosa Triathlon A look back at 15 years of Noosa Triathlon reveals consistent excellence in women's times, slight gains in men's speeds, and a stable gap between top male and female finishers. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Ashleigh Gentle crosses the line to claim her 11th victory in Noosa. Photo: Delly Carr News & Racing The Queen of Noosa Reigns Supreme: Gentle's Perfect Ten Becomes Eleven Despite a heavy training load and fierce competition from Rochelle Hill, Ashleigh Gentle claimed an extraordinary 11th Noosa title, extending her record-breaking reign at Australia's biggest tri. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Braden Mercer crosses the line to claim victory in Noosa. Photo: Alex Polizzi News & Racing Braden Mercer's Fairytale Victory at 2024 Noosa Triathlon Twenty-one-year-old Braden Mercer, son of late surf lifesaving icon Dean Mercer, dominated from swim to finish to claim an emotional hometown victory at triathlon's biggest race. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Paradise Showdown: Gentle Seeks 11th Crown as Olympic Stars Descend on Noosa Ten-time champion Ashleigh Gentle faces Olympic-caliber challengers while Luke Willian and Jake Birtwhistle lead a star-studded men's field at Australia's most iconic triathlon. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
The ultimate cockpit Gear & Tech Culprit Carbon Composite Speed Rests – A Game Changer for Triathletes Discover how the Culprit Carbon Composite Speed Rests transformed my cycling experience by offering unparalleled comfort and flexibility, leading to enhanced performance on the bike. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing How to Watch the 2024 Noosa Triathlon: Gentle Aims for Historic 11th Title Australia's biggest triathlon returns Sunday with Ashleigh Gentle chasing an 11th title, while Olympic stars Luke Willian and Jake Birtwhistle headline a stacked men's field. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing TrainingPeaks Just Bought IndieVelo - Here's Why It's a Big Deal Single-developer virtual cycling platform IndieVelo joins TrainingPeaks, promising seamless integration for coaches and athletes while staying free through March 2025. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Stories from the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship From amputee athletes to cancer survivors, these inspiring stories from the iconic Kona race prove that with determination, anything is possible. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Kailua-Kona welcomes Patrick Lange as he crosses the finish line and earns his third world championship title. Photo: Donald Miralle / IRONMAN News & Racing Photo Essay: When Kona's Records Fell and Hearts Broke From pre-dawn serenity to twilight triumph, the lens captured every raw emotion as Patrick Lange rewrote history while Sam Laidlow's record-breaking ride ended in beautiful despair. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Interviews The Second Act: Cam Wurf's Surprising Kona Transformation At 41, a World Tour cyclist Cameron Wurf silenced critics with a breakthrough marathon performance, climbing from 43rd to 7th in his most complete Ironman yet. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Lange Writes History: 39-Year-Old German's Perfect Race Shatters Kona Course Record At 39, Patrick Lange silenced doubters with a masterful display of patience and power, crushing the course record while Sam Laidlow's sub-4 hour bike split ended in heartbreak. By Shawn Smith • 9 min read
News & Racing Jellyfish, Ice Blocks and Glory: Inside Kona's Most Emotional Press Conference At 38, Patrick Lange silenced doubters and honoured his late mother's wish, fighting through jellyfish stings and panic attacks to smash the Ironman World Championship record. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Opinion Rediscovering Trust in the Age of Data: A Coach's Perspective on the Kona Ironman Coverage Grant Giles argues that athletes are losing self-trust amid overwhelming marketing and data obsession, urging a return to self-belief and presence over reliance on technology. By Grant Giles • 4 min read
Training What Causes Muscle Cramping in Endurance Athletes? Exercise-induced muscle cramps may stem more from muscle fatigue than dehydration, suggesting that proper pacing and preparation are key strategies for prevention. By Daniel Plews • 10 min read
News & Racing Watch the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship Live: Full Coverage from Kona Join us and watch the 2024 Ironman World Championship Live from Kona, Hawaii. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Kona Race Week: The Stage is Set for an Epic Showdown 2,400 athletes from 85 nations have transformed the Big Island into triathlon's mecca ahead of Saturday's epic showdown. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
News & Racing Defying All Odds: Inspiring Athletes Share Their Journey to Ironman World Championship Six athletes facing incredible life challenges captivated audiences at the Ironman Village, sharing their remarkable journeys to Saturday's World Championship start line. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing How to Watch the 2024 Ironman World Championship: Your Complete Viewing Guide Don't miss a second of the action as the world's best male triathletes return to the Big Island, with global coverage starting at 4:30 AM HST on Saturday 26 October. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Kristian Blummenfelt: The Angry Viking Seeks Kona Redemption After Olympic disappointment and that viral Frankfurt victory, a revenge-seeking Kristian Blummenfelt arrives in Hawaii with unmatched run speed and something to prove. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing From Prodigy to Champion: Can Sam Laidlow Add Kona to His Nice Crown? At just 24, France's Sam Laidlow aims to convert his bike course record and improving run splits into Kona glory after dominating Nice's World Championship last year. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Magnus Ditlev: From Roth Record-Breaker to Kona Contender From a 7:23 iron-distance record to closing his swim gap to just seconds, defending Nice 3rd place Magnus Ditlev brings unprecedented firepower to the Big Island. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Breaking Down the Big Show: Who Will Rule the Lava Fields in Kona 2024? After fine-tuning his swim and learning from his 2022 penalty, Magnus Ditlev's otherworldly bike power and improved run will overpower a stacked field on the Big Island. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
