Interviews
Interviews
Exclusive one on ones with the most prominent people in triathlon.
Ironman Cairns: The Comeback Trail Leads to Cairns for Mildura’s John Fisher
Training in Sunraysia with four layers of clothing to protect against the brisk morning air, Mildura’s John Fisher isn’t complaining, he is just happy to be up and about and dreaming of the warmth of Cairns and his IRONMAN comeback on 10 June. One of the Gold Coast’s triathlon early adopters of the
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Dr Andrew Graham Fulfilling An Ironman Promise for a Mate in Cairns
How do you honour your best friend of more than 30 years and someone instrumental in changing your life? Well, one way is to fulfil your promise to your mate and complete an IRONMAN, knowing you haven’t done enough training and that it is going to hurt like hell. That is the plan of Cairns […
Ironman Cairns: The Comeback Trail Leads to Cairns for Mildura’s John Fisher
Training in Sunraysia with four layers of clothing to protect against the brisk morning air, Mildura’s John Fisher isn’t complaining, he is just happy to be up and about and dreaming of the warmth of Cairns and his IRONMAN comeback on 10 June. One of the Gold Coast’s triathlon early adopters of the
Emma Pallant: From Amateur Runner to World-Class Triathlete
After clinching the win at Ironman 70.3 Barcelona and overcoming injuries, Emma Pallant exemplifies resilience in her journey from running to world-class triathlete.
Matthew Hauser: Behind the Scenes of the Commonwealth Games & What it Took to Get There
Matthew Hauser is becoming a household name among triathlon fans. The 20-year-old’s most recent victory was the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games mixed team relay triathlon. He competed on the Australian team. In the elite men’s individual triathlon, he came in fourth. He also earned a silver medal
AFL Champ Brent Staker Makes Triathlon Debut at Mooloolaba
With high profile career with the West Coast Eagles and Brisbane Lions, athletic key position player Brent Staker has experienced the constant physical demands of competition, the resulting injuries and all the highs and lows that cut throat professional sports can deliver. Football was his life and
Pre Wedding Nerves? Mooloolaba Triathlon Perfect Solution
When Kristy Dobson and fiancé Jordan Miller, line up for the Mooloolaba Triathlon (11 March) there will be ‘no quarter given and no quarter asked’ and not too much loving or cherishing, as they strive to get to the finish line first. Six days later the happy Mackay couple will be putting all their o
Age No Barrier for Mooloolaba Legends Gale and Ross
Brisbane couple Gale and Ross Rogers are living proof that the sport of triathlon has something for everyone and it is never too late to get involved, no matter your age or sporting background. This weekend 68 year old Gale and 70 year old husband Ross are making their annual pilgrimage to Mooloolab
Wilson Family Embraces the Challenge at Mooloolaba Triathlon
Angus Wilson, wife Sandie and grown up ‘kids’ Bianca, Callum and Dodie from “Nungwai” a farming property, up Goondiwindi way, are the perfect example of a family that plays together, stays together. This weekend the entire Wilson clan is hitting the road and looking for a change of scenery, making t
Alf Is an Inspiration at 77 Years Young
The Gold Coast is home to some outstanding triathletes but none more inspiring than 77-year-old rookie Alf Lakin who is all fired up to do his thing at the Gold Coast Triathlon – Luke Harrop Memorial on 25 February. Alf lives and breathes triathlon and 2018 is a very special year for him as a [&hell
From 5K to 70.3: How One Wild Dog Made Triathlon Contagious
A fun triathlon turned into an Ironman dream for Heidi Gratton, thanks to the Wild Dog Tri Club—and now, there’s no turning back.
Vanessa Vacirca To Prove Anything Is Possible at Ironman 70.3 Geelong
Since leaving high school Melbourne’s Vanessa Vacirca has been on a roller coaster ride with her health, lifestyle and weight and four years ago at 123 kg felt like anything but a triathlete. When Vanessa lines up at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong on 18 February, she will be one step closer to her ultimate go