Interviews
Interviews
Exclusive one on ones with the most prominent people in triathlon.
Levi Maxwell talks Ironman 70.3 Geelong course
Levi Maxwell is a Geelong local who has plied his trade around the Victoria country town for many years. He also made his professional debut at last year’s Ironman 70.3 Geelong, where he finished seventh overall. So he knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed at Australia’s first half-dis
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Sam Appleton has trained the house down in Kona and is now ready for Ironman 70.3 Geelong
With Ironman 70.3 Geelong just a week away, we caught up with Sam Appleton to chat about the race and get his predictions for next Sunday. “It’s the first race of the year, and I’m feeling ready. I’ll probably get a bit more anxiety as I get closer to the race,” Appleton told Trizone. The […]
Levi Maxwell talks Ironman 70.3 Geelong course
Levi Maxwell is a Geelong local who has plied his trade around the Victoria country town for many years. He also made his professional debut at last year’s Ironman 70.3 Geelong, where he finished seventh overall. So he knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed at Australia’s first half-dis
Ryan Bailie sets sights on podium this year
Ryan Bailie is gearing up for a huge 2017, including taking part in the brand new Hamilton Island Super League. Trizone caught up with Bailie to chat about his down time and key goals for the year. “It’s a different kind of [being] busy to training,” Bailie says, “I’ve been doing some school tours,
How Flora Duffy became world champion of everything
Bermuda's Flora Duffy is the current world champion of not one event, but three; ITU, Xterra and ITU Cross, and is back to defend her title in 2017. Trizone caught up with the humble champion to chat strategy, power metres, sponsors and burgers. “I spent one and a half years as a typical colle
Road to Recovery: Jake Montgomery completes his first race
Just five months after having been run over and sustaining head injuries while out for a bike ride, pro triathlete Jake Montgomery has just competed in his first race back on the circuit. Jake Montgomery took part in the Robina sprint triathlon on January 21st, a huge milestone for the athlete who h
Age Group World Champion Kate Strong chats about goals, bike seats and being a runaway bride
Kate Strong loves triathlon, and she’s incredibly good at it too. She's also an ace at engineering and writing, is involved with charities, and loves cooking. Trizone caught up with this incredible women to chat about goals, TEDx and ditching excuses. Ditching a wedding leads to triathlon “Wil
Jamie Turner – Why he’s the world’s best triathlon coach
Triathlon Australia has appointed Jamie Turner as head coach to lead its new flagship training program at the International Performance Centre; a move thanks to the governing body's new High Performance Director Ben Gathercole.
What’s Ben Gathercole up to at Triathlon Australia?
Triathlon Australia’s High-Performance Director, Ben Gathercole, has revealed sweeping changes to the organisation since taking over the role last year.
Non Stanford’s 2016, and what a year in triathlon it’s been
Non Stanford has her sights set on next year. Trizone chatted to her about training in the UK vs. Australia, and her key goals for 2017. Non Stanford temporarily swaps UK training base for Australia “The Christmas carols have just started in the background,” Non said laughing as Last Christmas by Wh
Triathlon Australia kicks off key overhaul of High Performance Program
Triathlon Australia unveiled a new structure in December 2016 with the aim of creating the world's best triathlon coaching structure, and has made several new appointments to steer new pathways.
Steve McKenna: Moving up the ranks to make Pro
Steve McKenna excels at Ironman 70.3 Ballarat, paving his way to become Australia's next professional triathlete.