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Cellarbrating some Bondi Rescues in Wollongong
Brendan Sexton was wrapped to get a visit by two of the Bondi Rescue boys in Wollongong last weekend. ‘Cellarbrations this weekend after getting the best of two certain Bondi Lifegurards in a beach swim session. Don’t take any notice the surf was ankle high and the boys had 3 races coming up in the following two days!” Adriel ‘Bacon’ Young and Andy ‘Reidy’ Reid stopped by to see what it is like to do an open water swim set with the ‘Wollongong Wizards’ ITU training squad. Bacon copped the brun
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Marko Albert and Meredith Kessler win the 30th Annivesary Ironman New Zealand
Kiwi hearts were broken by Marko Albert as the Estonian laid waste to the powerful New Zealand contingent to clinch a decisive victory in today’s Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupo. A devastating bike ride “in which Albert took almost six minutes out of the field in the second half of the 180km leg “set the foundation for a comprehensive victory. He crossed the line in an impressive 8:17:32 “the second fastest time in the history of the IRONMAN New Zealand to go one better than
Cellarbrating some Bondi Rescues in Wollongong
Brendan Sexton was wrapped to get a visit by two of the Bondi Rescue boys in Wollongong last weekend. ‘Cellarbrations this weekend after getting the best of two certain Bondi Lifegurards in a beach swim session. Don’t take any notice the surf was ankle high and the boys had 3 races coming up in the following two days!” Adriel ‘Bacon’ Young and Andy ‘Reidy’ Reid stopped by to see what it is like to do an open water swim set with the ‘Wollongong Wizards’ ITU training squad. Bacon copped the brun
Entry and travel packages to Ironman 70.3 Cairns and Sunshine Coast plus Xterra Asia Pacific champs
Flight Centre Active Travel have some great entry and accommodation packages to get you in to these events and take all the hassle out of the accommodation. They can also organise flights etc. As a specialist sporting event travel company Flight Centre Active Travel understand your needs. Get in f
A rookies trip to his first Ironman – Ironman New Zealand 2014
Having had so much much contact with so many athletes on their journey to their first Ironman and conversely communicating with many professional Ironmen and women it doesn't seem to strange to me that I am doing an Ironman. I think because of this I have had a very relaxed approach to my trai
The oldest official International IRONMAN event, IRONMAN New Zealand, celebrates its 30th birthday
The oldest official International IRONMAN event, IRONMAN New Zealand, celebrates its 30th birthday on March 1. The fourth in the series looks back on the last 15 years when the race moved to the tourist destination of Taupo. Taupo proved a logical new venue for IRONMAN New Zealand. It is a tourist d
Hedgeland Sisters Quinella Australian Junior Triathlon Championship
Jaz and Kira Hedgeland dominate the Australian Junior Triathlon Championships with a stunning 1-2 finish, evoking comparisons to the Brownlee brothers.
Matt Burton and Melissa Hauschildt win inaugural Challenge Philippines 2014
Featuring over 700 age group athletes from 38 countries and one of the largest and fastest pro fields ever assembled in Asia, Challenge Philippines tested the will and courage of every participant today. Set in beautiful Bataan Province, Philippines, triathletes swam in pristine waters, bikes the ra
Liz Blatchford retains Pearl iZUMi Huskisson Long Course title
Liz Blatchford secured her second win at the Huskisson Long Course, pulling away from Lisa Marangon on the run after a closely contested swim and bike.
Pete Jacobs wins Pearl iZUMi Huskisson Long Course Triathlon
Pete Jacobs has shown his intentions for 2014 by winning the Pealr iZumi Huskisson Long Course over second placed Tim Reed. The two leaders ran side by side until the 10km mark when Jacobs surged and the rubber band broke. A lead pack of seven males turned at the half way mark on the swim […]
PEARL iZUMi Huskisson Long Course set to sizzle this Sunday
Both men's and women's fields are looking very strong for the premier event at this weekend's Huskisson Long Course Triathlon Festival. Current champion Tim Reed would have to go in to this weekend's race as the slight favourite ahead of former multiple champion of this race
Challenge Philippines triathlon to feature a field of world champions and Olympians
20 FEBRUARY 2014 – Philippine triathlon is one of the fastest growing endurance sports communities in the world and this weekend will see the gun go off on Saturday 22 February at the inaugural Challenge Philippines in the spectacular setting of Bataan. As well as over 700 age group athletes,