Daniel Bækkegård and Fenella Langridge have claimed victory on a historic day at GWM IRONMAN Western Australia in Busselton. Bækkegård and Langridge both set new course best times on their way to victory, impressing across the 3.8km swim, 180km ride and 42.2km run. Denmark’s Daniel Bækkegård crossed the line in 7:34:23, almost 11 minutes ahead of the previous quickest time, with favourable wind conditions making for an incredibly fast bike leg. more
A strong field of male professional triathletes are preparing to go head-to-head for the GWM IRONMAN Western Australia title this Sunday in Busselton. The men’s field in Busselton features 23 professionals representing seven different countries, all out to cross the famous IRONMAN finish line first on Sunday afternoon. The 2023 event is sold-out, with athletes traveling from around the world to take on the 3.8km swim, 180km ride and 42.2km run. more
Some of the top female professional triathletes from around the world will race for the 2023 GWM IRONMAN Western Australia title this Sunday. Sunday’s race in Busselton will see nine female professional triathletes representing seven countries battle it out over a 3.8km swim, 180km ride and 42.2km run. Dutch athlete Els Visser is the top seeded female and heads into the event off the back of a strong last 12 months. This time last year Visser was second at IRONMAN Western Australia, before going more
Located near Palm Springs, California, Trainual IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells-La Quinta raises the bar when it comes to an end-of-year race-cation. ? End your season with plenty of sunshine and the beauty of the palm tree lined streets when you race here this winter. Outside of race day, this region offers athletes and their families a range of activities, from relaxing to action packed. The area features luxurious resorts, world class spas, and top-rated golf courses. more
Australia’s capital city played host to some of the biggest names in the sport this weekend with Daniel Bækkegard (DEN) and Els Visser (NED) taking the inaugural Challenge Canberra wins in a thrilling day of racing. Set against the backdrop of Parliament House, the swim saw Michael Boult (AUS) exit the water in the lead in 24:28 with the three athletes who would become the main players of the day just seconds behind him – Kurt McDonald (AUS), Bækkegard and Caleb Noble. McDonald took an early lea more
It may be the first edition of Challenge Canberra, but this coming weekend it will kick off with a superb pro field. A great battle is expected in both the women's and men's races, with Fenella Langridge and Daniel Bækkegård as the top seeds. Fenella Langridge has had a great season so far, finishing seventh at The Championship this season, fourth at Challenge Roth, second in South Africa and also picking up a blistering victory at Challenge London. more
A course steeped in ancient and modern history, surrounded by outstanding natural beauty is the latest Challenge Family destination with today’s announcement of Challenge Gallipoli on Türkiye’s Gelibolu Peninsula on 2 June 2024. more
The harbour town of Mossel Bay in South Africa’s Western Cape today hosted the second edition of ISUZU IRONMAN 70.3® Mossel Bay African TriClub Championship. The day saw Javier Gomez (ESP) claim victory in a time of 03:51:46 in his IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon comeback. Reigning champion, Bradley Weiss IZAF), unfortunately withdrew from the race during the bike portion, having mentioned he felt unwell earlier in the week. more
Cozumel is not only a beach-goer's paradise, but it’s also a seasoned IRONMAN host city. Off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, the area has over 14 miles of reefs for exploring, plus archaeological ruins, a national park, and endless expanses of turquoise water and white sandy beaches. The swim is an in-water start in the sea and finishes at CHANKANAAB park beach. The bike course starts and finishes at the CHANKANAAB park, more
Mossel Bay offers scenic beauty of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains and the azure blue sea, rolling green hills and pastures, rich agriculture, and culture. Fynbos, aloes, dolphins and whales, a place one can only describe as paradise – a tourists dream. Mossel Bay’s history is unique and was pivotal to the development of the rest of South Africa. more
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