News & Racing Aerodynamic Wheel Pioneer, Founder of HED Cycling Steve Hed Dies Steve Hed, innovator of aerodynamic wheels and founder of HED Cycling, passed away this morning in St Paul, Minnesota. Steve was 59 years old. Steve was found unconscious a week ago outside the HED Cycling factory in Shoreview, Minnesota. Steve had remained hospitalised over the past week, although By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Rasmus Petreus of Denmark celebrates victory after winning the Phuket leg of Challenge 2013 on December 1, 2013 in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/Getty Images) News & Racing Stars Line up for Challenge Laguna Phuket Triathlon This year’s Challenge Laguna Phuket will see world champions compete for a slice of the race’s 25,000 Euro prize purse. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, the iconic multi-sports weeklong event “Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest” has already kicked off with the 21st Laguna Phuket By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Bondi Beach to host inaugural Splash N’ Dash On Saturday November 22, 2014 the iconic sands of Australia's most famous beach will play host to the inaugural Bondi Splash n' Dash to raise funds for Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS). The brainchild of local boy and one of the stars of the hit TV show Bondi Lifeguards, Andrew By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Brent McMahon brilliant on debut – Photo credit: IRONMAN/Nils Nilsen News & Racing Brent McMahon smashes Ironman Arizona on Debut. Meredith Kessler goes Sub Nine hours Brent McMahon (CAN) displayed poise and determination in his IRONMAN triathlon debut while Meredith Kessler (USA) was unmatched as both earned victories at the 2014 IRONMAN Arizona presented by Waste Management. McMahon broke the course record with a finish time of 7:55:34 and Kessler crossed the finish line By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing No Luck for Aussies at Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Ballarat Michael Raelert will leave Australia with two extra pieces of carry-on luggage after victory in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat today following his win at IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah last week. There was plenty of support for Ballarat local Jamie Huggett who shared second with veteran Luke Bell after By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Women’s podium: Brittany Dutton, Kelly-Ann Perkins, and Jaz Hedgeland Image Credit: The Event Crew News & Racing Junior Triathlon Stars Brittany Dutton and Daniel Coleman Win Queensland Gatorade Series Kawana Daniel Coleman secured victory in the men's race at Kawana Waters, while Brittany Dutton edged out Kelly-Ann Perkins in a tight battle to win the women's division. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Josh Amberger and Annabel Luxford Deliver in Shepparton Josh Amberger and Annabel Luxford clinched victories in challenging conditions at the first edition of Challenge Shepparton triathlon. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Challenge Family Regional Championships and Prize Money in the Americas The Americas region has a new championship series with today's announcement of the Challenge Americas Championships, to be held at Challenge Knoxville, Tennessee in May 2016. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Tim Van Berkel is racing in Shepparton coming off his 7th place finish in Kona last month. Image credit: Getty images / Challenge Family News & Racing Challenge Shepparton shaping to be a competitive encounter The inaugural Challenge Shepparton is shaping up to be a competitive race, despite Ironman 70.3 Ballarat being held just over 200km away. With a small but solid men’s field, the spotlight is likely to be stolen from the Australian, Belinda Granger, who has announced her retirement from racing, By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Michael Raelert will be looking to take another Ironman 70.3 victory on Australian soil this weekend in Ballarat News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Ballarat Race Preview German Michael Raelert’s winning performance at last weekend’s SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah has heightened speculation that his own world record could be under threat at Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat. He was a full minute under world record pace for much of the race in Mandurah, By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Michael Raelert Annabel Luxford Too Smart in Sun at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah Billed as one of the best fields ever assembled over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance outside the world championships, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah lived up to the hype. German Michael Raelert (GER) spent much of the day on sub-world record pace to take out the men's race while Australia' By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Annabel Luxford Dedicates Win at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah to Jackie Fairweather Billed as one of the best fields ever assembled over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance outside the world championships, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah lived up to the hype. Australia’s Annabel Luxford dedicated the win to friend and mentor Australian triathlon legend Jackie Fairweather who passed away l By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Mitch Robins Announces his Return to Triathlon Winning Challenge Forster Liz Blatchford dominated the women's race while Mitch Robins produced a superb comeback run to win the men's race in their first Challenge events at Challenge Forster. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Liz Blatchford Wins at Challenge Forster Liz Blatchford put on a master class performance to win on debut at her first Challenge event today at Forster. Blatchford was thrilled to win their first Challenge titles in Forster. I really enjoyed my whole day out there In a moving tribute to honour Jackie Fairweather a minute silence was held p By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Ben Allen & Jacqui Slack have raced in 26 different countries in the past year News & Racing International Champions Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack to Race Australian Cross Triathlon Championships in Bendigo International cross triathlon champions Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack will participate in the Australian Championships in Bendigo, bringing their expertise and experience to the event. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Credit: Ironman Media / Raelert Brothers News & Racing Pro Men’s Preview: Ironman 70.3 Mandurah, Australian Championship The Australian triathlon season is now in full swing, with a growing calendar providing choice to competitors all over the country. Although it is Ironman 70.3 Mandurah that has drawn talent from around the world this weekend. We take a look at the line up, including late withdrawals, for By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Craig Alexander is coming into the race with fresher legs, following a slower than normal run in Kona Credit: Delly Carr / Sportshoot News & Racing World’s Best Triathletes Battle it out for 2014 SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Mandurah The SunSmart IRONMNAN 70.3 Mandurah will feature one of the best fields ever assembled on Australian soil. The men's race will be a battle royal with one of the triathlons greatest ever athletes in Craig Alexander, and the fastest man ever over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance, and two time IRONMAN 7 By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Depression: Awareness is Key. Are you OK? Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, yet still leads a silent existence. Most find depression extremely difficult to talk about, thus don’t. The social stigma attached to the leading type of mental illness means more often than not, those suffering fail to receive the treatment they so By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Challenge Bahrain Announces a Sell-out Field 3 NOVEMBER 2014 Entries to the ground-breaking Challenge Bahrain closed early at the weekend with a sell-out field. Athletes from 51 countries, including many of the sport's biggest names will make triathlon history on 6 December 2014 at the event that has set new standards in professional tri By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Tragic News for Triathlon Community: Jackie Fairweather (nee Gallagher) Passes Away Jackie Fairweather (nee Gallagher) has passed away. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Top three males 1st Kiwi Braden Currie, 2nd Kiwi Dougal Allan and 3rd Aussie Ben Allen News & Racing Kiwi Braden Currie takes out ACT-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Race Augusta came alive over the weekend with the Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Fest, which saw New Zealander Braden Currie take the crown in the headline race today, Sunday 2nd November, 2014 in Augusta, Western Australia, for the second year in a row. The premier Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventu By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Cameron Brown and Dede Griesbauer Win Ironman 70.3 Taiwan Cameron Brown and Dede Griesbauer win the men's and women's professional titles in Taiwan, with Brown pulling away in the final stages and Griesbauer dominating from the swim to the finish. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
credit: Delly Carr News & Racing Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle Victorious at Noosa Triathlon Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle lived up to expectations today, both coming into Noosa Triathlon as pre race favourites, and both claiming victory in what proved to be tight racing in both the mens and women's professional fields. Aaron Royle led the lead pack out of the water, but it was Case By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Michael Ralert is currently training in Lennox Head with the Aeromax Team in preparation for Ironman 70.3 Ballarat News & Racing World Record Under Threat at Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Ballarat The IRONMAN 70.3 world record could be under threat at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat in two weeks. The latest race to join the Asia-Pacific calendar promises a super-fast course and a world class field at the historic city in Victoria. World record holder Michael Raelert from Germany, By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
