New Zealand’s top triathlete Braden Currie crushed his international competition in the run today to win the Challenge Wanaka centrepiece event the Half distance race in four hours flat. The Wanaka local came out of the water in second place to Christchurch’s Dylan McNeice only to be overtaken on the bike leg by American cycling powerhouse Andrew Starykowicz. Starykowicz who is the world record holder for the fastest bike split in a Long Distance Triathlon more
Michael Raelert started into the new year of racing with a first successful competition. In Pottsville Beach, Australia, the Rostockian took the win at the Tweed Coast Enduro triathlon. In 3:58:41 hours, he won at the Ironman-70.3-distance event, consisting of a 1.9 kilometer swim, 90 kilometers of cycling and a run of 21.1 kilometers. more
The focus of the sporting world will be on the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong on 17 February when five time ITU World Triathlon Champion and Olympic silver medallist, Spain’s Javier Gomez makes his Geelong debut. Javier has been a force in the world of ITU short course triathlon for more than a decade before capturing the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in 2017 and last year making the switch to full distance IRONMAN racing. more
Challenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka. He is the World Record Holder for the fastest bike split in a Long Distance Triathlon. He is on top form and the battle between him, Wanaka local legend Braden Currie and kiwi professional Dylan McNeice will be something to watch closely. more
Setting the bar high for parents across the globe are triathlon Super Mums Radka Kahlefeldt (Vodicková) and Caroline Steffen whose rapid returns to competition and the winner’s circle have astounded the athletic world and mums and dads everywhere. Radka and Caroline’s lives have been in parallel for the past two years and the proud mums of 12 month old Ruby and 13 month old Xander more
South Africa’s beautiful capital city was once again the setting for ITU’s now traditional Elite triathlon season-opener, the Cape Town World Cup, where the warm February sunshine was offset by some blustery wind and cold waters to keep the athletes on their toes. more
The 2019 ITU season kicks off this weekend in the now familiar setting of the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town, where the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Green Point Park’s impressive stadium will be the location for more high-octane sprint-distance racing, all framed by the mighty Table Mountain. more
Holly Lawrence (GBR) used a race best swim and bike to build up a six minute advantage over the defending champion, Anne Haug (DEU), coming off the bike. Haug headed out on the run at a blistering pace and managed to reduce the gap but was 1:36 short as Lawrence hoisted the finish line banner to take her first win of the 2019 season. more
IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai takes place right next to the iconic Burj AlArab, the stunning seven-star hotel that has hosted celebrities from all over the world. It's an exotic race in a desert paradise. Modern Dubai has more than 70 shopping centers, including the world's largest, Dubai Mall. The "City of Gold" is also known for the traditional souk districts located on either side of its creek. The city boasts ultramodern architecture and lively nightlife. more
On the pro men's side, Elliot Smales (GBR) led the field out of the shortened (1100 m) swim. Bradley Weiss (RSA), who exited the water in fifth facing a manageable 23-second deficit, pushed the pace on the bike. By the ride's end, he carried close to a two-minute advantage on the field that included the three-time IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa champion Matt Trautmann more
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Saturday 16Feb2019 06:17 PM 70.3 Geelong 1 Radka Kahlefeldt 4:09:56 2 Ellie Salthouse +0:59 3 Grace Thek +2:27 4 Caroline Steffen +4:19
Saturday 16Feb2019 05:54 PM 70.3 Geelong AUS 1 Javier Gomez 3:45:23 2 Josh Amberger +4:14 3 Tim van Berkel +4:36 4 Casey Munro +4:39 5 Mitchell Kibby +5:25
Friday 15Feb2019 04:28 PM CHALLENGE Wanaka NZ 1 Hannah Wells 4:31:11 2 Meredith Kessler +1:08 3 Laura Siddal +5:26 4 Kerry Morris +7:38
Friday 15Feb2019 03:53 PM CHALLENGE Wanaka NZ 1 Braden Currie 4:00:00 2 Andrew Starykowicz +2:45 3 Matt Burton +4:22 4 Jack Moody +5:41
Thursday 14Feb2019 12:51 PM Javier Gomez to Kick Off Season at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong https://t.co/utP9XPn7OF https://t.co/EUBPuAkS9f
Thursday 14Feb2019 11:11 AM Top International Professionals Field Challenge Wanaka https://t.co/nSqSSZTU4s https://t.co/YR396kaq1P
Thursday 14Feb2019 09:08 AM The Battle of the Super Mums at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong https://t.co/E39GlzoywW https://t.co/FzSliDenNZ
Friday 8Feb2019 10:28 AM Stars come out for Cape Town's ITU World Cup curtain-raiser https://t.co/NRbfzeD7DU https://t.co/HDVppqM8ky
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