News & Racing Danang, Vietnam Named Host of New Ironman 70.3 Triathlon The growth in popularity of IRONMAN in the Asia-Pacific region continues with the exciting addition of the VNG IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® Vietnam triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on May 10, 2015. This latest edition to the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit continues IRONMAN’s long-standing partnership with Sunrise Events, By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Aaron Royle celebrates his victory in 2013 Credit: Eyes Wide Open Image News & Racing Aaron Royle Chance of Victory in Noosa Commonwealth Games triathlete Aaron Royle is favoured to defend his Noosa Triathlon title against a stacked field. Ashleigh Gentle is also a favourite in the women's. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Team Swordfox (Rikki Griffin & Rob Rush) transitioning at the Red Bull Defiance Adventure Race in Wanaka, NZ News & Racing Red Bull Defiance: A New Breed of Adventure Race is Born Ever wanted to give Adventure Racing a try? Whilst the inaugural Red Bull Defiance two day stage race may not be for the beginner, it could be a nice little goal to set for the future; and there are plenty of stepping stones to get you there. Trizone will be By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Credit: GoLonger.com.br News & Racing Raelert and Tisseyre win at Miami 70.3 on return from injury Both male and female winners of Ironman 70.3 Miami have returned from early season injuries to finish atop of the podium today in Miami. Men's race Michael Raelert, a two time Ironman 70.3 Champion, left the water 40 seconds down on race leader David Kahn (USA), amongst the company of Australi By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Credit: IronmanTri News & Racing Australian Christian Kemp dominates run to win Ironman 70.3 Austin Men's race Australian Christian Kemp has finished on top of the podium for the first time in 2014 in Austin, Texas. America's Kevin Collington led Kemp out of the water by only 1 second, with fellow American Joe Umphenour only another three seconds back. The three quickly left transition By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
The Felt IA that Josh uses to great effect News & Racing Josh Amberger Cellarbrates his Ironman 70.3 title defense Josh Amberger had a big task defending his Ironman 70.3 title in Port Macquarie just over a week ago. He had some very fast runners on the start line with him and he was going to have to swim and ride at his best to take the win. Josh always writes great race reports an By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing John Maclean returns to the Nepean Triathlon without his wheelchair In one of the most amazing scenes that has taken place in the Australian triathlon scene John Maclean raced the Atmoshpere Nepean Triathlon without his wheelchair. Like the Pied Piper the people started to amass behind John and walk with him as he undertook a 26 year dream. When John stopped to have By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle News & Racing Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle win $76,500 2014 Atmosphere Nepean Triathlon Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle took out the 2014 titles at the Atmosphere Nepean Triathlon. Royle didn't have it all his way but was the genuine favourite for race day. Josh Amberger lead out of the swim and did a bulk of the pace setting out on the bike. Royle took a couple of turns [&hellip By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Charlotte McShane steps off road at Xterra World Championship Maui Charlotte McShane is one of Australia's rising triathlon stars, having been crowned under 23 ITU world champion in 2013. Charlotte is making the most of a rare end of season break to challenge herself at the XTERRA World Championships in Maui, being joined by boyfriend Brendan Sexton, and her By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing The world’s best Xterra Offroad athletes racing the World Champs in Maui this weekend The best athletes from the past, present, and future of XTERRA will gather to battle for the 2014 XTERRA World Championship crown. More than 80 elites qualified to race in Maui for the sports ultimate crown this year. The man, however, is still the Caveman. Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz is By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Photo credit: Delly Carr/IRONMAN News & Racing World’s Best Athletes Line-up For SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah A stellar field jam-packed with world champions has been assembled for the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah next month. Last year's winners and former IRONMAN 70.3 World Champions Terenzo Bozzone (NZL) and Australian Melissa Hauschildt are back to defend their titles at Mandurah on 9 November. T By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Aaron Royle wins 2013 Noosa Triathlon. Noosa Queensland November 3 2013. Photo: Delly Carr / Sportshoot. News & Racing Defending Champions return to defend at Noosa Triathlon Aaron Royle and Emma Moffatt, last year's winners, are set to defend their titles at the iconic Subaru Noosa Triathlon, facing a strong field of competitors. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Credit: Michael Dodge/Getty Images News & Racing Blatchford, Fettell on debut at Challenge Forster Liz Blatchford and Clayton Fettell will line up at Challenge Forster for the first time against competitive fields as they make their debuts at the Challenge event. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing World’s best ITU women to race long in Bahrain Challenge Bahrain has attracted the greatest line up of world-class athletes ever seen over the half distance. This includes three of the best women on the ITU circuit – Jodie Stimpson (GBR), Erin Densham (AUS) and Nicky Samuels (NZ), all making their long course debut at Challenge Bahrain on December 6. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman New Zealand – An Amazing Ironman Experience If Ironman is about the race day experience for you then Ironman New Zealand is one of the best Ironman experiences in the world. Just ask anyone who has done it and other Ironman events around the world. From the day you arrive in the city of Taupo in the middle of the North Island […] By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
One cool motorbike for the coolest Photoninja News & Racing Delly Carr’s awesome new race wheels One of the nicest, funniest and coolest guys in the sport of triathlon is Delly Carr. Some of you may not know him by name but all of you have seen his photos at some stage from the ITU and Ironman races he covers around the world. Delly has recently been honoured once again. This […] By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Josh Amberger and Radka Vodickova claim victory at Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie Defending IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie champion Josh Amberger rode his way to victory for the second year in a row, using his powerful bike leg to hold off dual Olympian Brad Kahlefeldt by just 33 seconds. While the men's race went right down to the wire Czech Radka Vodickova was in a class of By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Marangon looks to defend at Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie Dual Olympian Brad Kahlefeldt and partner Czech Radka Vodickova are looking to make the top spot on the podium at Sunday’s IRONMAN® 70.3® Port Macquarie a date. The pair will be hoping for a repeat performance of IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya earlier this year when they both took out the win. “We have had By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Lisa Marangon is aiming to defend in Port Mac Image: Ironman News & Racing Kahlefeldt and Vodickova seeking double at Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie Dual Olympian Brad Kahlefeldt and partner Czech Radka Vodickova are looking to make the top spot on the podium at Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie a date. The pair will be hoping for a repeat performance of IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya earlier this year when they both took out the win. We have h By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Sebastian Kienle wins 2014 Ironman World Championship It was a day German professional triathlete Sebastian Kienle had only dreamed of, despite having always threatened to do. Winning the Ironman World Championship is something the uber biker liked to think he was capable of, although a wavering self confidence stood in the way of true belief in his ab By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Preview: 2014 Ironman World Championship Like any of the classic horse races around the world such as the Grand National, Kentucky Derby, Melbourne Cup etc the Ironman World Championship is one of the hardest races in the world to pick. Sure there have been times when there was a domination by one or two athletes but this year, possibly mo By Karl Hayes • 9 min read
News & Racing Ironman World Championship 2014 Pro Women’s Race Preview If your lucky enough to have been in Kona the past week you’d be well aware that it’s very hot right now! The 2014 Ironman World Championship, held this Saturday 11th October in Kona, may well be held in the hottest conditions for quite some time. Local’s have been heard proclaiming they’ve had the By Karl Hayes • 10 min read
A selection of the very talented professional women’s field represented at the press conference on Thursday News & Racing Preview: 2014 Ironman World Championship Pro Women’s Race If your lucky enough to have been in Kona the past week you'd be well aware that it's very hot right now! The 2014 Ironman World Championship, held this Saturday 11th October in Kona, may well be held in the hottest conditions for quite some time. Local's have been heard proclaimin By Karl Hayes • 10 min read
News & Racing VIDEO: We spoke with Aaron Royle at the TriF1 after the first two rounds A quick video interview with Aaron Royle after the first two heats at the inaugural TriF1 at Penrith last Monday. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
