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Postcards From Paradise: Taupo's World Championship Weekend
From Knibb's threepeat to Geens' record chase and cultural ceremonies that gave everyone goosebumps.
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Aussie Wrap: New Dad Kibby Leads Local Charge In Taupo Tide
Seven days after becoming a father, Melbourne's Mitch Kibby somehow managed to lead the Aussie contingent at worlds with a gutsy 23rd, flying the Green and Gold flag in Taupo.
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Barnaby's Historic Payday: Italian Veteran Claims First Ironman Pro Series Title
From chasing down a rough swim to banking the biggest payday in triathlon history, Italy's Gregory Barnaby proves that consistency trumps flash in the Pro Series finale
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Post-Race Rewind: Inside The Minds Of Taupo's Top Guns
From chasing shadows in the Olympic circuit to smashing records in Taupo, Belgium's Jelle Geens reveals how patience, a fresh coach, and past failures crafted his perfect world title race.
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Belgian Brilliance: Geens Demolishes 70.3 World Record In Tactical Taupō Takedown
Jelle Geens turned his Olympic speed into middle-distance mastery, hunting down hometown hero Hayden Wilde to claim his first 70.3 world title in record-breaking fashion.
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From Second to Seriously Rich: Matthews Makes History in Pro Series
Five podiums, three silvers, two wins, and one massive payday - Matthews just showed the tri world that consistency beats perfection in the inaugural Pro Series chase.
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Five Years Worth the Wait: Gentle Storms to Third in 70.3 Worlds Debut
From a dodgy swim sight to a blistering 1:16 run split, our Aussie gun showed why patience pays off, running through the field for her first worlds podium in Taupo.
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Nib's Three-peat Perfection While Matthews Banks the Big Prize at Ironman 70.3 Worlds in Taupo
While Nib made history with her third straight world title, Matthews turned a 4:26 deficit into a 1:15 finish gap and a $200K Pro Series payday. Talk about a good day at the office.
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Wild Predictions: Taupo Set for Epic Men's Showdown
Between Wild's audacious 65-minute run prediction and a $200K Pro Series showdown, Sunday's men's race has more plot twists than a Netflix series.
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How to Watch: The Men's Ironman 70.3 World Championship Taupo
Hayden Wild's bold 65-minute run prediction sets the stage for a proper Sunday scorcher, as Olympic medallists and long-course legends battle it out in Taupo.
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Aussie Blokes Take on Taupo: No Pressure, Just Don't Let the Kiwis Win
Six Aussie blokes front up in Taupo led by Amberger, while new dad Kibby rocks up with the ultimate taper - a newborn baby and zero sleep prep for Sunday's throwdown.
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Kiwis Ready to Defend the House: Wilde and Smith Lead Local Charge at Taupo
Olympic medallist Wild calls his shot with a 65-minute run target while hometown hero Smith eyes a hat-trick in Taupo, as local hopes ride high for a history-making Sunday.