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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Aussie Women Ready to Shake Up Taupo's 70.3 Worlds Party
From Singapore's furnace to Taupo's chill, Gentle, Salthouse, and Thek bring southern hemisphere swagger to a world champs four years in the making.
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The Battle for Taupo: Star-Studded Field Sets Up Epic Showdown
Olympic medallists Wild and Bergere face defending champ Bogen on sacred Kiwi soil, while a $200K Pro Series bonus adds spice to what's shaping up as the deepest 70.3 worlds field ever.
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How to Watch: The Women's Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupo
From Olympic medallists to hometown heroes, Saturday's women's race in Taupo serves up the perfect storm of speed, strategy, and $200K worth of motivation.
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Three's a Charm? Knibb Faces Fresh Olympic Challenge at Taupo
With Olympic silver medalist Derron hunting glory and hometown heroes in the mix, Knibb's quest for a three-peat might not be the done deal everyone expects.
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Parker's Paralympic Gold Leads Aussie Triathlon's Night of Nights
Lauren Parker's Paralympic triumph and Matt Hauser's breakthrough season highlight a stellar year for Australian triathlon at the 2024 AusTriathlon Awards.
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Historic Champions Jacobs and Kelly Join Triathlon's Greatest
Pete Jacobs and Katie Kelly OAM inducted into AusTriathlon Hall of Fame, honoring his historic Kona victory and her groundbreaking Paralympic gold medal.
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Marta Sanchez Dominates in Busselton for First 70.3 Victory
Spanish star Marta Sanchez executes perfect race strategy to win IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia Asia-Pacific Championship and secure home-country World Championship slot.
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Barnaby Seizes Victory and Pro Series Lead at Ironman 70.3 Western Australia
Gregory Barnaby wins Ironman 70.3 Western Australia, overtaking Jamie Riddle on the run and seizing the Ironman Pro Series lead with a patient, strategic performance.
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From Death's Door to Ironman: A Melbourne Athlete's Incredible Recovery
Nearly killed in a 2022 motorcycle crash, Roscoe defied doctors' death predictions and will tackle Ironman Western Australia just 1,041 days after his accident.
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Olympic Medalists Challenge Defending Champ Bogen at Ironman 70.3 Worlds
Taupō-born Olympic silver medalist Hayden Wilde faces undefeated 70.3 champion Rico Bogen on home soil in triathlon's richest weekend.
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Knibb Aims for Historic Third Title as Olympic Talent Joins Ironman 70.3 Worlds
Taylor Knibb aims for a historic third straight title while Olympic medalists from Paris shake up both pro fields at December's championship in Taupō.
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