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Liz Blatchford To Say Farewell at Noosa Triathlon
After an illustrious racing career that has spanned 24 years, Liz Blatchford has decided to hang up the racing flats, with one final race and a farewell performance at the Noosa Triathlon. The multiple IRONMAN champion celebrated her long course racing with a recent final performance in Kona but at
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Joy Added to the Walk of Fame
Over the past 33 years of the Noosa Triathlon, literally hundreds of thousands of athletes have met Joy van Zetten but very few, only the Noosa locals, will know her name. However, over decades, they have all experienced her smile, encouragement, occasional good-natured ribbing and a welcome hosing
Liz Blatchford To Say Farewell at Noosa Triathlon
After an illustrious racing career that has spanned 24 years, Liz Blatchford has decided to hang up the racing flats, with one final race and a farewell performance at the Noosa Triathlon. The multiple IRONMAN champion celebrated her long course racing with a recent final performance in Kona but at
Noosa Triathlon Takes a Sustainable Step Forward
In an exciting new initiative, the Noosa Triathlon Multi-Sports Festival has joined the circular economy, with fully compostable ‘BioCups’ to be provided for the 180,000 athlete hydration cups used during the five-day festival. Instead of using disposable plastic cups for hydration of our athletes,
Taking a Gentle Approach to Noosa Record
In every athlete’s career, there is a defining moment or a breakthrough event that changes belief systems and everything from that moment onward. For Ashleigh Gentle, it was the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in September, where she unleashed the most complete performance of her career and in front
Kona Gems – Recap from Age Group Ironman World Champion Dan Plews
Since Kona, it’s been all R and R, and it’s been just amazing and much needed. It’s been an incredible few weeks and crossing that finish line on October 13th felt like standing on the moon. I’m keen to share some thoughts, data and experiences on my #roadtokona, and it’s been nice to have the [&hel
Rom Akerson and Lesley Paterson win 2018 XTERRA World Championship in Maui
Rom Akerson from Costa Rica and Lesley Paterson from Scotland captured the 23rd annual XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon elite titles on a sunny but muddy day in Kapalua, Maui. It’s the first XTERRA World title for Akerson and the third for Paterson, who last won in 2011 and 2012. Both ea
Aaron Royle Snags His Fifth Nepean Win As Ashleigh Gentle Surges Home For Title Number Four
Royle has wrapped up a record equaling fifth Nepean Triathlon in perfect conditions in Penrith today – taking the overall honours in Australia’s oldest race. Royle equals Tim Bentley’s feat to win five Nepean events – although Bentley still has the bragging rights of five straight wins between 1992
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Looking for some more insights? We have you covered. Champions Collide at 23rd XTERRA World Championship in Maui on Sunday Ruzafa Gunning for 4th Win on Maui Michelle Flipo Fast and Ready for Xterra World Championship 
Michelle Flipo Fast and Ready for Xterra World Championship
Two days out from the 2018 XTERRA World Championship, the air is buzzing with excitement. Without a doubt, the 23rd annual event has some of the most impressive men’s and women’s elite fields ever assembled. This year, the women’s field is filled with talent from 3-time XTERRA World Champ Melanie Mc
Ruzafa Gunning for 4th Win on Maui
Three-time XTERRA World Champ Ruben Ruzafa is one of Spain’s most decorated mountain bikers. A pro before he was 23, you might think he was born knowing how to ride on the most challenging trails in the world. However, growing up, Ruzafa, preferred eating chocolate and watching television to physica
Champions Collide at 23rd XTERRA World Championship in Maui on Sunday
The 23rd annual XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon scheduled for Sunday 28 October in Kapalua, Maui boasts the most competitive elite men’s field ever assembled. It’s a bold statement, but easy to support considering the past four winners, and second-place finishers, are on the start list.