This is an awesome twilight running event News & Racing ASICS Mooloolaba Twilight 5km Run this Friday The Mooloolaba Esplanade will host the ASICS Mooloolaba Twilight 5km Run, launching the 3-day Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival and supporting Make-A-Wish. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Javier Gomez Noya battling Brownlee in 2011 in Sydney News & Racing Start lists announced for the the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland World Series Triathlon Opener The official start list for the elite fields in the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland World Series Triathlon in April were revealed by the ITU late yesterday, with the men's field featuring 2 of the top 3 in the world (6 of the top 10) and the women's field featuring 3 of the top 4 (5 [&he By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Overall winner Shane Farrant. He is looking good for 2013 under Corey Bacon and the PTC squad. (Photo from the recent Canberra Sprint triathlon) News & Racing Shane Farrant and Melinda Vernon win RMB Lawyers Wollongong Sprint Distance Triathlon Shane Farrant and Melinda Vernon took out the overall titles at the RMB Lawyers trithegong in Wollongong on Sunday.Once again Elite Energy split the sprint triathlon in to male and female events. This was a huge hit at Huskisson recently and in particular the women enjoy not having to contend with f By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
David Mainwaring’s run got him the win at Wollongong News & Racing David Mainwaring and Andrea Oracki win RMB Lawyers Wollongong Olympic Distance Triathlon The RMB Lawyers trithegong put on by Elite Energy continues to grow in leaps and bounds. With almost 2000 athletes racing over the weekend this event is growing in to one of the better races in Australia. Sunday’s events saw the Olympic and Sprint Distance triathlons raced in almost By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
News & Racing Ironman launches Kona Inspired program for second consecutive year with the support of the Ironman Foundation With the support of The IRONMAN Foundation, IRONMAN is excited to kick off the Kona Inspiredâ„¢ program for the second year in a row after a successful inaugural campaign. In the search for aspirational stories, the program is designed to engage the endurance community as they determine the seven at By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Peter Kerr celebrating a very close win – Credit: Mike Heydon News & Racing Peter Kerr and Felicity Abram win 2013 OTU Triathlon Oceania Championships in New Zealand In challenging conditions, Peter Kerr and Felicity Abram secured elite titles at the 2013 ITU Oceania Triathlon Championships in Wellington, further solidifying Australia's triathlon position. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
News & Racing New Zealand edge out Australia at the Oceania Triathlon Championships for the elite U23 and U19 categories New Zealand just edged Australia at the Oceania Triathlon Championships for the elite U23 and U19 categories, with Australia dominating the U19 men and New Zealand the U23 men and both women's events in races that also carried NZ National Championship status for eligible athletes. Most impress By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Peter Kerr was wrapped with the early season win at Devonpor News & Racing Peter Kerr and Felicity Abram lead the Australian contingent for this weekend’s OTU Triathlon Oceania Championships in New Zealand Australia's elite and junior triathletes head to New Zealand for the Oceania Championships looking to continue strong early season form against Kiwi rivals. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Brad Beven(AUS) extends his win streak to five in 1995 with a convincing victory in Drummondville, Canada. The 25,000 fans roared with approval as he broke tape News & Racing Brad Beven inducted in to Triathlon Australia’s Hall of Fame Brad Beven, once teased for running with bricks to school, became a triathlon legend with four ITU World Cup titles and multiple Australian championships, earning his place in the Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Stunning location! News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast Sells Out It took less than two hours for entries into the inaugural IRONMANÃ’ 70.3 Sunshine Coast to sell out this morning after opening online, creating history as the first IRONMAN 70.3 worldwide to do so. The race on Sunday 15 September, 2013 will be another signature triathlon event for the region. There By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Australian Gran Prix Run – 10km and 5km on the Formula One Track This year Melbournians will have the chance to battle it out for line honours well before the Formula One drivers whenthe inaugural Australian Grand Prix Run takes place at the Albert Park track on Sunday 10 March, 2013. Complete with course barriers, grandstands, overpasses and marquees, it is expe By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Pete Murray interviews a very tired but ecstatic Melissa Hauschildt News & Racing 2013 Champion Melissa Hauschildt Abu Dhabi International Triathlon Race Report There is only one thing more exciting that watching Mel Hauschildt race live and that is reading her race reports. Her blow by blow account gives you a really good insight in to how her races unfold and what is going through her mind at various stages in the race. This race was an important [&hellip By Karl Hayes • 9 min read
Jaz ready to race News & Racing SCODY Australian Junior Triathlon Series updated Pointscore As the SCODY Australian Junior Triathlon Series wraps up in Wellington, top contenders Jaz Hedgeland and Jacob Birtwhistle aim to solidify their standings and secure spots for the Junior World Championships in London. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Javier Gomez Noya battling Brownlee in 2011 in Sydney News & Racing Javier Gomez Noya confirms his middle distance debut at Challenge Half Barcelona Javier Gómez Noya, silver medallist at the London Olympics and twice ITU world triathlon champion has confirmed today that he will make his Middle Distance debut on May 19 at Challenge Half Barcelona, which this year is doubling as the official ETU European Half DistanceTriathlon Champi By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
21 years old News & Racing Mooloolaba Triathlon celebrates 21 years MOOLOOLABA, Australia (March 6, 2013) – Now in its 21st year, The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival continues its impressive reputation on the Australian event calendar. Over 5,000 individual and team competitors will take to the renowned Mooloolaba Triathlon course in 2013. The Mooloolaba International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) Premium Oceania Cup By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Peter Robertson will be racing. News & Racing The Historic Portarlington Long Course Triathlon returns on Sunday 17 March Race 5 of the Gatorade Triathlon Series, the Portarlington Triathlon, celebrates its' 27th year on Sunday 17th March, 2013 at Portarlington Pier, Portarlington. This quiet seaside town is the idyllic setting for some of most talented triathletes this country has to offer. The Portarling By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Bevan Docherty wins in his first attempt at Ironman – Credit: Daryl Carey News & Racing Bevan Docherty Breaks Course Record to win Ironman New Zealand Two-time Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty, on the back of huge hometown support, smashed a classy field and the course record to win on debut in the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo today. On a day when the weather in Taupo was absolutely perfect for Ironman racing, the By Karl Hayes • 7 min read
2012 Ironman World Champion News & Racing World Champion Pete Jacobs partners with blueseventy for World Title defence and Beyond blueseventy, the technical swimming brand, is pleased to announce it will be supporting reigning Ironman World Champion, Pete Jacobs as he prepares for a tough season of racing before targeting the defence of his title in Hawaii in October. Jacobs has a signed a multi-year deal with blueseventy. Jac By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Marino Vanhoenacker | Credit: FinisherPix News & Racing World record holder Vanhoenacker to race 2013 URBAN Hotel Group Ironman Melbourne The 2013 URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN ® Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne will not only feature arguably the greatest Ironman athlete of his generation, three time Hawaiian Ironman champion Craig Alexander, but it will also feature the man who has covered the 226km of an Ironman faster than anyone in history. Belgian Marino By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
2012 Ironman World Champion News & Racing Pete Jacobs on 2013, Sebastian Kienle, Marathons, Alcatraz and a couple of swim secrets With 2013 now locked in place Pete Jacobs can put the showbiz behind him and start to focus on the big prize, the Ironman World Championship in October. Who can match him at Kona this year? Sebastian Kienle is the man talked about the most. There is no doubt he can out ride pretty much […] By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Peter Kerr was wrapped with the early season win at Devonport News & Racing Peter Kerr wins OTU Oceania Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship in Devonport Peter Kerr triumphed in a thrilling sprint finish at the OTU Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championship, adding to his recent victories in Geelong and Noosa, while Jodie Stimpson won the women's race. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Hugh Delahunty MP has a quiet word with IRONMAN Crowie and Luke. Ironman Melbourne Triathlon Press Launch 2013 – Photo By Lucas Wroe News & Racing Defending Champion Craig Alexander launches Ironman Melbourne Campaign MELBOURNE, Australia (February 25, 2013) “The Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty joined defending IRONMAN Melbourne champion Craig Alexander today to launch the 2013 edition of the URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN ® Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne on Sunday 24 March 2013. Last years’ race saw thousands of Victorians turn out to By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
The stunning Lake Taupo is possibly one of the most amazing IM swims in the world News & Racing Tûwharetoa and IRONMAN New Zealand reach agreement on use of Lake Taupo The Tûwharetoa Maori Trust Board and IRONMAN New Zealand today have come to an agreement on the use of Lake Taupo for the IRONMAN event. The Chairman of the Tûwharetoa Maori Trust Board, John Bishara, said an ongoing relationship between the Tûwharetoa Maori Trust Board and IRONMAN New Zealand is By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Another great year ahead for Boardman Bikes with Pete Jacobs News & Racing Pete Jacobs extends partnership with Boardman Bikes with the addition of Goldcross Cycles Boardman Bikes, the award-winning world-class bicycle brand in conjunction with cycle retail partner Goldcross Cycles are pleased to announce their partnership with Australian Ironman Pete Jacobs – the reigning 'King of Kona'. Boardman, who started the journey to the Kona title with Pe By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
