Training
Making the Leap from Age Grouper to Pro Triathlete
Discover the physical demands, mindset shifts and off-course responsibilities needed to make the leap from triathlon age grouper to professional athlete.
Shawn Smith
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News & Racing
T100: What Lies Ahead in 2025
The T100 2025 season features a stellar roster, including Jessica Learmonth and Hayden Wilde, across six global races from Singapore to Dubai, promising a thrilling year for triathlon fans.
Interviews
The Relentless Rise of New Zealand's James Corbett
Born in Singapore and forged through the crucible of St Peter's Cambridge, James Corbett's journey from expat kid to rising Kiwi triathlon star showcases the power of embracing change.
News & Racing
Postcards From Paradise: Taupo's World Championship Weekend
From Knibb's threepeat to Geens' record chase and cultural ceremonies that gave everyone goosebumps.
News & Racing
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.
News & Racing
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
News & Racing
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.
News & Racing
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.
News & Racing
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.
News & Racing
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.
News & Racing
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.
News & Racing
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.