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Mercure Capricorn Resort Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon Preview
Based on the scenic Capricorn Coast, and right on the Tropic of Capricorn, Australia's long time major destination event, the Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon, set in the Mercure Capricorn Resort has sold out a month in advance of the August 19th race and right now up to 900 athletes and some 2000 support
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Tim Reed and Lisa Marangon win Ironman Yeppoon 70.3 Triathlon 2012
Tim Reed had to dig deep on the run today to overcome a 3min deficit that eventual second place male Sam Betten had built up on the bike. The combination of Reed's pace and experienced had to be drawn on to run down Betten. Betten was one of the dark horses going in to the […]
Mercure Capricorn Resort Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon Preview
Based on the scenic Capricorn Coast, and right on the Tropic of Capricorn, Australia's long time major destination event, the Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon, set in the Mercure Capricorn Resort has sold out a month in advance of the August 19th race and right now up to 900 athletes and some 2000 support
Australia’s Aaron Farlow wins Challenge Copenhagen
Australia's Aaron Farlow dominated Challenge Copenhagen with a strong bike performance, securing his third iron distance title in a year.
Jordan Rapp and Mary Beth Ellis win inaugural Ironman New York
Jordan Rapp won the inaugural Ironman New York with a dominating bike /run combo. The New York run was tough and only Rapp went under three hours. This run saw many of the athletes falter and some like Trevor Wurtle capitalise on others struggles. Wurtle ran past a number of guys on his way to [&hel
Ironman New York will follow Melbourne’s lead with one of the best fields outside of Kona
New York is set to put on an Ironman show this weekend and there are plenty of Australians and Kiwis racing there. Below is the final start list with the exception of any athletes that have pulled out but haven't informed WTC. Jordan Rapp is likely to be one of the main favourites along with [Alistair Brownlee storms to Olympic gold at London 2012
The men's triathlon competition was a day of many firsts for the Olympic sport. For the first time ever, Great Britain took home not one, but two medals when Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee finished first and third, respectively. Javier Gomez also claimed Spain's first medal in the sport
London 2012 Olympic Games: Men’s Preview
In the men's triathlon competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games, there appears to be a few heavy favorites in the men's race, with the pair of British phenoms Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan Brownlee headlining the show in their own country. However, if there is anything the Olympics
Joe Gambles and Liz Blatchford win Ironman 70.3 Boulder – Results
Joe Gambles has retained his Boulder 70.3 title after he led from the front early on in the bike and was never headed as he took out his second 70.3 title for the year. Gambles was dominant in the swim and bike and whilst he didn't post the fastest run it was fast enough to […]
Nicola Spirig wins Olympic Triathlon Gold by the Narrowest of Margins
The women's Olympic triathlon competition was met with grey skies, wetsuit temperature water, and a slick course that challenged athletes every step of the way. While the past three Olympic Games have seen surprise winners, London seemed to break the spell when three favorites made the podium.
Pete Jacobs & Caroline Steffen support the young Triathletes at Philippines 70.3
It’s a hot, blue sky day in Cebu, Philippines. The Shangri La Mactan Resort private beachfront is already covered in people at 7am. We’ve got got one of the greatest triathletes of all time on the beach in Cameron Brown. The ten time New Zealand Ironman champion looks nervous. The heat is obviously getting to him as he is dripping in sweat already. Next to him is last year’s Kona runner up. The two time defending Philippines 70.3 champion and winner of the 2012 Cairns 70.3 back in June also loo
Philippines 70.3 Press Conference
Top triathletes Belinda Granger and Caroline Steffen commend the friendly atmosphere and excellent organisation at Philippines 70.3 in Cebu, a race beloved by pros and age groupers alike.