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Bondi Beach to host inaugural Splash N’ Dash
On Saturday November 22, 2014 the iconic sands of Australia's most famous beach will play host to the inaugural Bondi Splash n' Dash to raise funds for Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS). The brainchild of local boy and one of the stars of the hit TV show Bondi Lifeguards, Andrew
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Stars Line up for Challenge Laguna Phuket Triathlon
This year’s Challenge Laguna Phuket will see world champions compete for a slice of the race’s 25,000 Euro prize purse. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, the iconic multi-sports weeklong event “Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest” has already kicked off with the 21st Laguna Phuket Triathlon taking place at the weekend, and with the flagship Challenge Laguna Phuket event taking place on 30 November. The unique enduring appeal of Laguna Phuket Triathlon, comprising 1.8km swim,
Bondi Beach to host inaugural Splash N’ Dash
On Saturday November 22, 2014 the iconic sands of Australia's most famous beach will play host to the inaugural Bondi Splash n' Dash to raise funds for Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS). The brainchild of local boy and one of the stars of the hit TV show Bondi Lifeguards, Andrew
Brent McMahon smashes Ironman Arizona on Debut. Meredith Kessler goes Sub Nine hours
Brent McMahon (CAN) displayed poise and determination in his IRONMAN triathlon debut while Meredith Kessler (USA) was unmatched as both earned victories at the 2014 IRONMAN Arizona presented by Waste Management. McMahon broke the course record with a finish time of 7:55:34 and Kessler crossed the finish line in 8:50:00 to earn her first IRONMAN Arizona win. Men’s Race Beginning his IRONMAN triathlon debut, Brent McMahon came out of the swim with David Khan (USA) about 50 seconds ahead of a gr
No Luck for Aussies at Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Ballarat
Michael Raelert will leave Australia with two extra pieces of carry-on luggage after victory in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat today following his win at IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah last week. There was plenty of support for Ballarat local Jamie Huggett who shared second with veteran Luke Bell after
Junior Triathlon Stars Brittany Dutton and Daniel Coleman Win Queensland Gatorade Series Kawana
Daniel Coleman secured victory in the men's race at Kawana Waters, while Brittany Dutton edged out Kelly-Ann Perkins in a tight battle to win the women's division.
Josh Amberger and Annabel Luxford Deliver in Shepparton
Josh Amberger and Annabel Luxford clinched victories in challenging conditions at the first edition of Challenge Shepparton triathlon.
Challenge Family Regional Championships and Prize Money in the Americas
The Americas region has a new championship series with today's announcement of the Challenge Americas Championships, to be held at Challenge Knoxville, Tennessee in May 2016.
Challenge Shepparton shaping to be a competitive encounter
The inaugural Challenge Shepparton is shaping up to be a competitive race, despite Ironman 70.3 Ballarat being held just over 200km away. With a small but solid men’s field, the spotlight is likely to be stolen from the Australian, Belinda Granger, who has announced her retirement from racing, with tomorrow to be her final race on home soil. Men’s race With Terenzo Bozzone on a break from racing due to illness (Bozzone won in Shepparton in 2013), Aussie Josh Amberger was looking like the man
Ironman 70.3 Ballarat Race Preview
German Michael Raelert’s winning performance at last weekend’s SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah has heightened speculation that his own world record could be under threat at Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat. He was a full minute under world record pace for much of the race in Mandurah, only slowing when victory was assured. He finished in a time of 3:35.55 just over a minute slower than his record of 3:34:04, set in 2009. “I was racing for the win, I didn’t realise how close I was to the record,”
Michael Raelert Annabel Luxford Too Smart in Sun at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah
Billed as one of the best fields ever assembled over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance outside the world championships, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah lived up to the hype. German Michael Raelert (GER) spent much of the day on sub-world record pace to take out the men's race while Australia'