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Ironman Western Australia: When the Sun’s Out They Come to Race

The focus of the Ironman world shifts to SunSmart Ironman Western Australia on Sunday 3rd December with athletes from the four corners of the globe lured to historic Busselton, a spectacular destination race and holiday venue in the beautiful south-west region of Western Australia. A critical race o

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Baker Institute New Ironman Series Partner

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Ironman Oceania are pleased to announce a unique partnership aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles. As part of a commitment to providing evidence-based health information about the role of lifestyle in driving better health, one of Australia’s most established

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship: Former National Rower Takes on Western Sydney

Having competed at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) for more than a decade, former national rowing representative Rhiannon Hughes has a special relationship with the Penrith complex and she is hoping her “local knowledge” will come in handy when she competes at the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pa

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Challenge Confirm 20 metre No Drafting Rule For The Championship 2018

Following confusion and growing unrest amongst the triathlon community regarding fairness at major events, CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced today that the popular 20 metre no drafting rule will be implemented at THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018. Due to take place in Samorin, Slovakia at the x-bionic® sphere next J

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Triathlon Australia Unveil 2018 Commonwealth Games Team

A new look Australian Commonwealth Games triathlon team has been unveiled on the Gold Coast today – heralding an exciting era for the sport that made its Games debut in Manchester in 2002. Joining automatic nominations Jake Birtwhistle (Tasmania), Ashleigh Gentle (Queensland) and Charlotte McShane (

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific: Newcastle’s Dynamic Duo Fired Up for Western Sydney

When John Domandl and Paul McGlynn cross the finish line at IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship, Western Sydney it will mark another exciting chapter of this remarkable triathlon team. The pair of Domandl and McGlynn made history in 2016 becoming the first visually impaired athlete and guide to b

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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XTERRA Sports Unlimited, LLC acquires Hawaii-based TEAM Unlimited, LLC

XTERRA Sports Unlimited, LLC (XSU) today announced the acquisition of TEAM Unlimited, LLC, the Hawaii-based television, events, and marketing company that brought off-road triathlon and trail running to the world under the brand name XTERRA. The transaction represents a strategic decision to extend

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Challenge Family Provided Professional Athletes With €140.000 End-of-season Bonus

Ten athletes got to share the lucrative prize pot and have given a thumbs up to the bonus system. It's the end of our European CHALLENGEFAMILY season and with that comes the sharing of the pro athlete bonus of €140.000 in total. The best five male and best five female pro athletes received €25

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Gina Crawford to Return to Elite Sport in 2018

Challenge Wanaka on 17 February 2018 marks the return of one of New Zealand’s most successful triathletes to professional racing. Gina Crawford is preparing to return to the world of elite sport at Challenge Wanaka on 17 February 2018 following the birth of her second child. She will join other top-

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific: Defending Champ Luxford Heads Up Strong Field At Western Sydney

Fresh from a top ten finish at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Annabel Luxford is looking to finish off 2017 on a high by adding the prestigious Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Champions title to her collection. The Sydney International Regatta Centre course in Penrith has been a happy hunting gro

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Challenge Shepparton: Anna Eberhardt and Dan Wilson Take The Top Spot in Shepparton

This weekend approximately 1,000 athletes of all ages and abilities descended on the Greater City of Shepparton for the annual Challenge Shepparton Triathlon Festival. The weekend of festivities saw an array of events ranging from the McDonald’s trikids races (for Children aged between 5-12 years),

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Triathlete Lisa Roberts Gets Warning by US Anti-Doping Agency – How This May Affect You

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced in November that Tucson, Arizona triathlete Lisa Roberts accepted a public warning for violating anti-doping rules. This happened a while ago, but it’s an important and instructive case, as you’ll see below. Why this is important: Roberts was na

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Ironman Announces New Ironman 70.3 Event in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Ironman announced today the addition of a new event in Ireland, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Dún Laoghaire triathlon. The event is set to take place on August 19, 2018, with general registration opening November 15, 2017. This event will take the place of IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin on the 2018 calendar. Ireland has

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific: Top Athletes Will Do Battle in Western Sydney

The world’s best professional and age group triathletes are heading to the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), Penrith, on Sunday 26th November when the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship, Western Sydney makes its Australian debut. Nestled at the base of the stunning Blue Mountains, Iron

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Noosa: Ashleigh Gentle and Jake Birtwhistle Win in Perfect Queensland Conditions

Commonwealth Games team members Ashleigh Gentle and Jake Birtwhistle used their exceptional leg speed to shut down all challengers and record stunning victories in the 35th running of the iconic Noosa Triathlon. Gentle made it four Noosa titles in a row and five overall, equalling Emma Snowill’s rec

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Noosa: Jake Montgomery Finally Makes His Debut

Celebrating its 35th birthday the Noosa Triathlon will be in party mode, but the very courageous Gold Coast based professional Jake Montgomery will be the one with the biggest smile, as he finally celebrates his long-awaited debut in Australia’s greatest triathlon. “I planned on doing Noosa for the

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Noosa Triathlon: The Big Guns Will Be In Town To Celebrate

The 35th Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with the who’s who of Australian sport and some of the nation’s most recognisable faces heading to the Sunshine Coast to join in the birthday celebrations. The five-day festival (1-5 November) features an ocean swim,

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Ironman World Championship: Europeans Dominate and Records Fall

European dominance of the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona has continued but not as the pre-race script had been written. While Switzerland’s “Angry Bird” Daniela Ryf made it three Kona victories, it was not defending champion Jan Frodeno’s day, with the men’s championship title transferrin

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Ironman World Championship: Patrick Lange Smashes Course Record and Daniela Ryf Earns Third Straight Win

Patrick Lange (DEU) and Daniela Ryf (CHE) earned championship titles with momentous performances today at the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. Lange passed Lionel Sanders (CAN) in the final three miles, clocking in at 8:01:40 and establishing a new course record (formerly 8:0

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Ironman World Championship: The Best Run Images from Kona 2017

It's never an easy day out when racing any Ironman race let alone the World Championship. Then add in some hot and humid weather and you really have a very tough set of conditions. Here are some of the amazing images that were captured during today's race.

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Ironman World Championship: The Best Bike Images from Kona 2017

With the backdrop of the most infamous course in the world, the Ironman World Championship bike course never misses by the providing the most amazing landscapes for the bike course. This year was nothing short of spectacular.

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Ironman World Championship: Patrick Lange Beats Sanders by a Hair for the Win & New Record

The results are in. The 2015 and 2016 winner of the Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, Jan Frodeno, suffered an injury early in the run today. This is when the world turned its eyes to Lionel Sanders of Canada, who led most of the race. That is, until the final few kilometres, whe

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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Ironman World Championship: Are We Stuck with Jan Frodeno & Daniela Ryf in Hawaii Again?

It’s time again for another Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The triathletes have already arrived on the Big Island, and sports news sites are speculating about who’s going to interrupt the winning streaks of Germany’s Jan Frodeno and Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf. Frodeno & Ryf Are Each

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Everysight Makers Of Augmented Reality Cycling Glasses Partners With Chris McCormack

Everysight, developers of the Raptor augmented reality smart glasses specifically designed for cyclists and triathletes, has announced that it has signed its first brand ambassador partnership with Chris “Macca” McCormack. He is a winner of four triathlon world championships and more than 250 profes

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read