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Five Australians Race well at Ironman 70.3 Boise, Idaho
In a race that recorded a highly unusual dead heat for first place by the two leading men five Australians had good days considering the atrocious conditions. The race organisers were forced to shorten the 90km bike leg to 24km but were able to keep the swim and run legs as per usual. To add [&helli
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Clayton Fettell makes it two from two by winning Ironman 70.3 Kansas
It was Australia 1-2 at Ironman 70.3 Kansas over the weekend with Clayton Fettell heading off the 2012 Ironman Australia champion Paul Ambrose. As usual Fettell gapped the field in the swim, rode faster than everyone else and showed that he has the fire power on the run to go on with it. Fettell won
Five Australians Race well at Ironman 70.3 Boise, Idaho
In a race that recorded a highly unusual dead heat for first place by the two leading men five Australians had good days considering the atrocious conditions. The race organisers were forced to shorten the 90km bike leg to 24km but were able to keep the swim and run legs as per usual. To add [&helli
2013 Ironman Australia Driving Economic Benefit to Port Macquarie with 1800 Entries
The Ironman Australia event continues to be one of the most sought after entries of any Ironman event, with organisers closing off online entries earlier this week as capacity was reached. Race organisers, USM Events, announced that the 2013 event will have 1800 registered starters for the 27th runn
Emma Snowsill’s London Appeal Dismissed by Tribunal
The Olympic Appeals Tribunal in Melbourne has dismissed Emma Snowsill's appeal for a spot on the Australian Olympic triathlon team, citing no legal error in the selection process.
Andreas Raelert and Julia Gajer win European Titles at Challenge Kraichgau
Andreas Raelert and Julia Gajer (formerly Wagner)Â have taken out the European Championship titles on their home turf at this weekend's Challenge Kraichgau, in an exciting day's racing that saw two new course records set. Raelert's successful defence of his title started with him
Peter Robertson’s Gamagori Memories inspire Australian Talent Academy Young Guns
Triathlon Australia's National Talent Academy “Young Guns†won't have to look too far for inspiration when they line up in Sunday's ITU Triathlon Asian Cup in Gamagori. It was in 2005 in the picturesque Japanese coastal city of on Mikawa Bay that one of the legends of Australia
Challenge Wanaka Training Camp coach named Coach of the Year
Head coach of the official Challenge Wanaka Training Camp, Bevan McKinnon of Fitter, has taken top honours as Coach of the Year at the Triathlon NZ Annual Awards. Bevan McKinnon is a dedicated and motivational person who is a credit to coaching in New Zealand. His ability to relate to people allows
Guy Crawford Reports in on the Hawaii 70.3 and whether to try and match Lance Armstrong on the bike
Kate (Bevilaqua) and I love coming to the big Island to race and train, Although this time the wind made it really hard for me to enjoy the Queen K. For the week leading into the Hawaii 70.3 Kate and I based ourselves in Kona. Our last long ride to the bottom of Hawi was […]
Clayton Fettell wins 2012 Ironman 70.3 Mooseman
Clayton Fettell bought his trademark racing to New Hampshire which involves dominating on the swim, putting in a blistering bike, and seeing if he can hold on in the run. He swam 23:05 with defending Ironman 70.3 Mooseman champion, Ukraine’s Max Kriat 2:22 back and the rest of the chasers a further 2:30 back. Fettell then rode the best bike of the day posting a 2:18:33 “4:30 ahead of the next fastest rider. His tactics payed off today, with a 9:48 lead over second placed Bordine, it was unlikel
Carrie Lester comes from behind to win Ironman Cairns 2012
On a hot day in Cairns, Carrie Lester came from behind to record her first Ironman victory since Port Macquarie 2010.
David Dellow wins Ironman Cairns 2012
David Dellow secured a breakthrough win at Ironman Cairns, leading from the swim and holding off Cam Brown to clinch victory by over 7 minutes, marking a significant milestone in his triathlon career.