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Trio of Triathlon Greats Announced as Noosa Walk of Fame Inductees
NOOSA, Australia (November 01, 2012) – At the Official Launch of the Noosa Triathlon Multisport Festival tonight a special presentation in honour of the 30th Anniversary of the triathlon was unveiled. Three of the events most significant names were announced as inaugural inductees on the Noosa TMore Stories
WTC Discontinues Ironman 70.3 Laguna Phuket
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2012) – World Triathlon Corporation announced today it will discontinue IRONMAN® 70.3® Laguna Phuket after the 2012 race next month. Although IRONMAN has enjoyed its partnership with Laguna Phuket, the race's small scale and inability to grow limits its viability as aTrio of Triathlon Greats Announced as Noosa Walk of Fame Inductees
NOOSA, Australia (November 01, 2012) – At the Official Launch of the Noosa Triathlon Multisport Festival tonight a special presentation in honour of the 30th Anniversary of the triathlon was unveiled. Three of the events most significant names were announced as inaugural inductees on the Noosa TSheldon College launches Australia’s first Triathlon School of Excellence Program
Swim, bike and run†has been added to the Sheldon College motto of “Love, Laughter and Learning†in an historic day in Australia's sporting future in Brisbane today. Triathlon Australia and the innovative Sheldon College today announced a strategic partnership to form Australia's f
Bondi Rescue Lifeguards accomplish their first IRONMAN 70.3 in Port Macquarie
Bondi Rescue's stars finish their first IRONMAN 70.3 with huge local support in Port Macquarie.
Courtney Atkinson and Rachel Klamer win Nepean Triathlon 2012
It looks like the men's race at Nepean was an absolute bell ringer with the front three guys needing the run to sort out the final placings. Courtney Atkinson was always going to be a tough challenge on the run. Tim Reed is one of the best around over the 70.3 and Olympic non drafting [&hellip
Britta Martin Wins Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie 2012
Britta Martin delivered a come from behind victory to take out the 2012 Ironman 70.3 at Port Macquarie. On an initially overcast day that delivered a stiffening breeze on the bike, and increasing temperatures on the run as the sun broke through, Britta caught fellow Kiwi Kat Baker at the 17K point o
Clayton Fettell wins Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie
Clayton Fettell's dominant swim-bike combo secured him a victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie, with Tim Berkel finishing second and Leon Griffin third.
2012 Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie Race Preview
This weekend’s Port Macquarie 70.3 is going to be a tight race at the pointy end. The men’s field has five ‘more’ obvious favourites but lurking beneath them are a a couple of dark horses that could upset the balance of power. One is Sam Appleton. We saw Appleton earlier this year at Huskisson long course finish just under 3mins behind Pete Jacobs in a race that saw Jacobs pushed to his limits by an inform Mitch Robins. Appleton ran a 1:10 for the 20kms and was only marginally off Pete Jacobs on
Bevan Docherty confirms move to Ironman in Auckland and Taupo
Bevan Docherty, double Olympic medallist, will launch his IRONMAN career in Auckland's IRONMAN 70.3 race and debut at full IRONMAN distance in his hometown Taupo's Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand.
Aaron Royle wins the U23 ITU World Title and starts his road to Rio
Climbing the hills around West Dapto on his bike and simulated altitude training were just two of the key factors that paved the way for Newcastle-born triathlete Aaron Royle to be crowned Australia's latest World Triathlon Champion in Auckland today. The 22-year-old timed his run to perfectio
Auckland Crash adds to Brendan Sexton’s Year of Woes
Australia's London Olympian Brendan Sexton was just one of the victims of the horrendous conditions that created havoc at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Auckland today. The 22-year-old crashed and fell to the road early in the 40km bike leg as he pushed himself to get back in touch w