Credit: Ironman Media / Raelert Brothers News & Racing Pro Men’s Preview: Ironman 70.3 Mandurah, Australian Championship The Australian triathlon season is now in full swing, with a growing calendar providing choice to competitors all over the country. Although it is Ironman 70.3 Mandurah that has drawn talent from around the world this weekend. We take a look at the line up, including late withdrawals, for By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Craig Alexander is coming into the race with fresher legs, following a slower than normal run in Kona Credit: Delly Carr / Sportshoot News & Racing World’s Best Triathletes Battle it out for 2014 SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Mandurah The SunSmart IRONMNAN 70.3 Mandurah will feature one of the best fields ever assembled on Australian soil. The men's race will be a battle royal with one of the triathlons greatest ever athletes in Craig Alexander, and the fastest man ever over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance, and two time IRONMAN 7 By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Depression: Awareness is Key. Are you OK? Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, yet still leads a silent existence. Most find depression extremely difficult to talk about, thus don’t. The social stigma attached to the leading type of mental illness means more often than not, those suffering fail to receive the treatment they so By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Sam in full flight Gear & Tech We ask about Scody’s sleeved triathlon race suits Professional triathlete Sam Betten explains how the Scody Optimise A.I.R tri suit enhances performance with sun protection, comfort, and cooling features, making it a popular choice among athletes. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Challenge Bahrain Announces a Sell-out Field 3 NOVEMBER 2014 Entries to the ground-breaking Challenge Bahrain closed early at the weekend with a sell-out field. Athletes from 51 countries, including many of the sport's biggest names will make triathlon history on 6 December 2014 at the event that has set new standards in professional tri By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Tragic News for Triathlon Community: Jackie Fairweather (nee Gallagher) Passes Away Jackie Fairweather (nee Gallagher) has passed away. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Top three males 1st Kiwi Braden Currie, 2nd Kiwi Dougal Allan and 3rd Aussie Ben Allen News & Racing Kiwi Braden Currie takes out ACT-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Race Augusta came alive over the weekend with the Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Fest, which saw New Zealander Braden Currie take the crown in the headline race today, Sunday 2nd November, 2014 in Augusta, Western Australia, for the second year in a row. The premier Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventu By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Cameron Brown and Dede Griesbauer Win Ironman 70.3 Taiwan Cameron Brown and Dede Griesbauer win the men's and women's professional titles in Taiwan, with Brown pulling away in the final stages and Griesbauer dominating from the swim to the finish. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Lionel Sanders and Yvonne Van Vlerken Victorious at Ironman Florida Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Yvonne Van Vlerken (NLD) took home wins at IRONMAN Florida after battling through heavy winds that forced the cancelation of the swim portion of the race. Sanders finished in 6:58:46 while Van Vlerken took the win with a time of 8:01:47. Men's Race Beginning the day wi By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
credit: Delly Carr News & Racing Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle Victorious at Noosa Triathlon Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle lived up to expectations today, both coming into Noosa Triathlon as pre race favourites, and both claiming victory in what proved to be tight racing in both the mens and women's professional fields. Aaron Royle led the lead pack out of the water, but it was Case By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Elite Women’s Preview: Noosa Triathlon Noosa Triathon has some of the richest history in Triathlon here in Australia, with previous female champions including Emma Carney, Erin Baker, Loretta Harrop, Michelle Dillon and Emma Snowsill. Despite the relatively small field of only 15 confirmed starters, the 2014 start line will see a selecti By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
International Showing for Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Ballarat The IRONMAN 70.3 world record could be under threat at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat in two weeks. The latest race to join the Asia-Pacific calendar promises a super-fast course and a world class field at the historic city in Victoria. Women's race The women’s race will be headlined by C By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Michael Ralert is currently training in Lennox Head with the Aeromax Team in preparation for Ironman 70.3 Ballarat News & Racing World Record Under Threat at Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Ballarat The IRONMAN 70.3 world record could be under threat at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat in two weeks. The latest race to join the Asia-Pacific calendar promises a super-fast course and a world class field at the historic city in Victoria. World record holder Michael Raelert By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Danang, Vietnam Named Host of New Ironman 70.3 Triathlon The growth in popularity of IRONMAN in the Asia-Pacific region continues with the exciting addition of the VNG IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® Vietnam triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on May 10, 2015. This latest edition to the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit continues IRONMAN’s long-standing partnership with By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Ashleigh Gentle Looking for Win in Noosa 2013 women’s runner-up Ashleigh Gentle, buoyed by recent wins at Nepean and Beijing, will enter the race as an un-backable favourite following the withdrawal of defending champion Emma Moffatt who has failed to overcome a calf strain. Gentle becomes the red hot favourite in the women’s race over two By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Aaron Royle celebrates his victory in 2013 Credit: Eyes Wide Open Image News & Racing Aaron Royle Chance of Victory in Noosa Commonwealth Games triathlete Aaron Royle is favoured to defend his Noosa Triathlon title against a stacked field. Ashleigh Gentle is also a favourite in the women's. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Gear & Tech Cycling by STeLF As always we are happy to promote good stuff. STëLF cycling clothing was born in Wollongong on New South Wales South Coast and it look s good. About STëLF All of STëLF kits are constructed using high quality Italian made fabrics and materials. Jersey's are pro-cut for a close aerodyna By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Team Swordfox (Rikki Griffin & Rob Rush) transitioning at the Red Bull Defiance Adventure Race in Wanaka, NZ News & Racing Red Bull Defiance: A New Breed of Adventure Race is Born Ever wanted to give Adventure Racing a try? Whilst the inaugural Red Bull Defiance two day stage race may not be for the beginner, it could be a nice little goal to set for the future; and there are plenty of stepping stones to get you there. Trizone will be By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Will Davison and David Reynolds – Photo Credit: www.speedcafe.com V8 Supercars drivers Will Davison and David Reynolds racing Noosa Triathlon V8 Supercars drivers Will Davison and David Reynolds are used to racing each other with a roaring V8 engine providing their forward momentum, but will swap that for their own horsepower to get them through a swim, bike and run challenge on Sunday at the Subaru Noosa Triathlon. “Whenever there are By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Credit: GoLonger.com.br News & Racing Raelert and Tisseyre win at Miami 70.3 on return from injury Both male and female winners of Ironman 70.3 Miami have returned from early season injuries to finish atop of the podium today in Miami. Men's race Michael Raelert, a two time Ironman 70.3 Champion, left the water 40 seconds down on race leader David Kahn (USA), amongst the company of Australi By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Credit: IronmanTri News & Racing Australian Christian Kemp dominates run to win Ironman 70.3 Austin Men's race Australian Christian Kemp has finished on top of the podium for the first time in 2014 in Austin, Texas. America's Kevin Collington led Kemp out of the water by only 1 second, with fellow American Joe Umphenour only another three seconds back. The three quickly left transition By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
The Felt IA that Josh uses to great effect News & Racing Josh Amberger Cellarbrates his Ironman 70.3 title defense Josh Amberger had a big task defending his Ironman 70.3 title in Port Macquarie just over a week ago. He had some very fast runners on the start line with him and he was going to have to swim and ride at his best to take the win. Josh always writes great race reports an By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Pro Women’s preview XTERRA World Championship Maui The 2014 XTERRA World Championship to be held in Maui tomorrow boasts a talented field of professional females, which is going from strength to strength every year. Based out of the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua, athletes will be faced with hot and humid conditions, and a wet, muddy course thanks to the r By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing John Maclean returns to the Nepean Triathlon without his wheelchair In one of the most amazing scenes that has taken place in the Australian triathlon scene John Maclean raced the Atmoshpere Nepean Triathlon without his wheelchair. Like the Pied Piper the people started to amass behind John and walk with him as he undertook a 26 year dream. When John stopped to have By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
