Another win for Sticksy News & Racing Brad Kahlefeldt and Radka Vodickova sizzle at IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya Brad Kahlefeldt and Radka Vodickova claimed victories at the scorching IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya, overcoming intense heat and humidity to finish first among 1096 competitors and 56 teams. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Ron and Beryl Wilson News & Racing Like fine wine Ron and Beryl Wilson get better with age I have known Ron and Beryl Wilson since I started triathlon through the Balmoral Triathlon Club. They moved up to the mid-North Coast at about the time I started but there was a lot of love for them at the club. I have since watched them complete a number of Ironman triathlons and have enjoyed [&hel By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing The Apres Velo and Delly Carr collaboration is growing strongly Creative Ambassador for prominent cycling lifestyle apparel brand, Après Vélo, Delly Carr is loving this addition to his CV. The world-renowned photographer was appointed at the end of 2013 and is playing an instrumental role in the creation of images and visual assets that is showcasing the Aprè By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Dan Wilson, Ryan Bailie and Aaron Royle made for a wonderful sight in Auckland News & Racing Australian men break through on tough Auckland Word Triathlon Series course It was a breakthrough day for Australian men’s triathlon in Auckland yesterday when Glasgow Commonwealth Games representative Aaron Royle claimed his first ITU World Triathlon Series podium “claiming bronze on the tough Auckland course. But he had to stave off some brave running from team mates Dan Wilson (fourth) By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Scotty Farrell celebrates his win – Photo Credit: Darryl Carey News & Racing Introducing Scotty Farrell Age Group triathlete racing fast Sunshine Coast Ironman athlete Scotty Farrell is off to his first Hawaiian Ironman World Championships after a dominate race at Ironman New Zealand a few weeks ago winning the 30-34 Age Group. Trizone caught up with Scotty to hear his story and how his day was in Taupo. Trizone: Congrats on your cat By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Javier Gomez makes it three from three at season opening Auckland WTS Spain's Javier Gomez kept his undefeated streak at the Auckland World Triathlon Series intact, recording a comprehensive win over Jonathan Brownlee in the first WTS event of the 2014 season in New Zealand. Gomez had already recorded wins on the Auckland course in 2012 and 2013, and while pushe By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
News & Racing Australian ITU Contingent primed for World Triathlon Series opening round in Auckland The cream of Australia's elite triathletes are primed to take on the world's best when they tackle the opening round of the rich ITU World Triathlon Series in Auckland on Sunday. It will be the first of eight stops on a $2.2 million WTS tour that will culminate in the Grand Final in Edmo By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
2013 winner News & Racing 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship to be held in Zell am See-Kaprun in Salzburg, Austria IRONMAN is excited to announce that Zell am See-Kaprun Salzburgerland, Austria has been selected to host the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon. This marks the first time that the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship race will be held in Europe. Zell am See-Kaprun is a small district in the s By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Jan Frodeno is loving the longer distance and the ownership of his future. Big things to come – Photo Credit: Nils Nilesen / Ironman.com News & Racing Course records fall as Jan Frodeno and Heather Wurtele dominate Accenture Ironman 70.3 California Oceanside Jan Frodeno (GER) and Heather Wurtele (CAN) set new course records, finishing in 3:49:25 and 4:13:12 respectively, at the Accenture IRONMAN 70.3 California in Oceanside. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Photo Credit: Mark Cunliffe News & Racing Uplace-BMC Pro Triathlon Team Member Dirk Bockel wins Ironman Melbourne Dirk Bockel of the Uplace-BMC Pro Triathlon Team has won the 2014 Ironman Melbourne. The Luxembourg athlete led a world-class field in the Asia Pacific Ironman championship with a time of 08:01:02. Paul Matthews (Australia; 08:02:14) and David Dellow (Australia; 08:03:07) completed the pro men By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Swim leg the catalyst to Brendan Sexton’s timely return March 24, 2014: A vastly improved swim leg has been the catalyst for a timely return to form for London Olympian Brendan Sexton after another encouraging performance in yesterday’s ITU Triathlon World Cup over the sprint distance in New Plymouth. Sexton was out of the water less than 30 By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
Craig Alexander calls it quits News & Racing Craig Alexander announces his retirement from Ironman racing Three-time IRONMAN World Champion Craig Alexander fought back tears after crossing the line in fifth place at the IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne. "I want to pay tribute to my wife Neri, and all the people who have supported me over the journey," he said. "I feel like m By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Photo Credit: ITU / Triathlon.org News & Racing Mario Mola makes it two from two with New Plymouth win Spain's Mario Mola re-affirmed himself as the one to beat in the season-opening World Triathlon Series race in New Zealand on Sunday, claiming back to back World Cup victories with a win in New Plymouth. After taking the opening title of the season in Mooloolaba just last weekend, Mola pulled By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Caroline Steffen and Dirk Bockel: © Delly Carr / Sportshoot – Ironman News & Racing Dirk Bockel and Caroline Steffen win Ironman Melbourne 2014 Less than five minutes separated the top five men at today’s IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne. In perfect conditions it was a case of last man standing as Luxembourg’s Dirk Bockel outlasted a host of Aussies to take the Asia Pacific Championship, one of three global regional races By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Ironman Melbourne is the first BIG Ironman of 2014 and looks set to explode Ironman Melbourne is one of the toughest professional Ironman races in the world due to the caliber and number of pros who come to Melbourne each year to chase the early season points and dollars on offer. Picking a winner is tough as there are a number of the world's best racing and as we [&h By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Press Conference News & Racing A very strong ITU World Cup field racing at New Plymouth this weekend Triathlon royalty is in town and New Plymouth is set to witness one of the strongest World Cup fields in 2014 with the hosting of the Port Taranaki ITU New Plymouth World Cup on Sunday. Leading the way in a stacked men's racing is current world number 1 Javier Gomez (Spain) and the hottest tri By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Challenge Family pushes further in to Australia with Challenge Shepparton Announced 21 MARCH 2014 - A key part of Australian long course triathlon tradition will continue with today's announcement of Challenge Shepparton, taking place on 16 November 2014. The 1.9km swim, 90km ride and 21.1km run triathlon will build on Shepparton tradition, but will offer a completely new By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Brendan Sexton flying on the run at Mooloolaba – Photo Credit: www.triathlon.org/ITU News & Racing Brendan Sexton and Emma Jackson headline Aussies for ITU World Cup New Plymouth London Olympian Brendan Sexton will headline a strong contingent of six Aussie men in Sunday's ITU World Cup Triathlon in New Plymouth, New Zealand as the countdown continues for Commonwealth Games selection. Additionally this weekend the elite triathletes will be chasing a USD $60,000 prize p By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Wollongong Wizards Plan to make a Splash at Splash and Dash Day one of the Splash and Dash Festival features the Mckeon’s swim school ‘Wollongong Ocean and Basin Swims,’ with events for all ages and abilities, including a 2km signature swim and an elite triathlete squad participation. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Mirinda Carfrae and Luke McKenzie honoured on Triathlon’s night of nights Australia's Ironman duo Mirinda Carfrae and Luke McKenzie have been awarded Triathlon Australia's Individual Performances of the Year Awards for 2013 at tonight's Celebration of Champions Dinner in Melbourne. A who's who of the Triathlon world rubbed shoulders on a night of n By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Luke McKenzie – Photo credit: Delly Carr/IRONMAN News & Racing Luke McKenzie looks to make amends at Ironman Melbourne Luke McKenzie, after a breakthrough 2013 season and second place at IRONMAN Hawaii, is set to be the hunted as he competes in the IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championship Melbourne on March 23, 2014. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Challenge Batemans Bay Photo Gallery 2014 Some shots from today's race. www.marathon-photos.com will have full race photos of all competitors. [flagallery gid=5] By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Brad Kahlefeldt and Radka Vodickova win Challenge Batemans Bay Kahlefeldt and Vodickova triumph in a scenic showdown at the inaugural Challenge Batemans Bay triathlon. By Karl Hayes • 7 min read
Mario Mola. Photo: Barry Alsop News & Racing Mario Mola Wins Mooloolaba World Cup While Fisher And Sexton Go Top Ten Mario Mola of Spain produced a strong run to win the ITU World Cup in Mooloolaba, while Ryan Fisher and Brendan Sexton led a new generation of Australians with top 10 finishes. By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
