A winning smile Interviews Trizone talks to Ironman 70.3 Cairns fastest female overall – Age Grouper Kym Jaenke Brisbane native Kym Jaenke recently clocked the fastest time over the Cairns Ironman 70.3's course on a tough and windy day. Kym's 4:38:28 was almost a minute faster than Professional race-winner and multiple-Ironman Champion Samantha Warriner. Kym's performance isn't a surpr By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Tim being interviewed after coming second at Ironman Australia 2012 Interviews Australian Ironman 70.3 Professional Champion Tim Berkel makes the move to Ironman in Cairns The Aussie way is to typically bring down successful people instead of applauding them. We see this every day. Not just in triathlon but in many sports. In the USA there is a very different culture which predominantly is to encourage and support successful people. Tim Berkel cops this more than most By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Bill Chaffey is an inspiration to all Interviews Where there’s a will there’s a way – Bill Chaffey continues to inspire Bill Chaffey, a partially paralysed triathlete who has been crowned World Para Triathlon Champion three times, dreams of qualifying for the IRONMAN World Championship. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Natalie Van Coevorden racing Sydney ITU 2012 Interviews A fresh face in the sport of ITU, Natalie Van Coevorden takes on the Auckland WTS At only 20 years of age this Australian undoubtedly has a big future ahead of her. With just a few years of triathlon in her legs, she already has a world ranking and is lining up next to the best in the world at this weekend's ITU World Cup Series event. Natalie recently came 5th […] By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Clark Ellice at Lausanne – Credit Delly Carr / ITU Interviews Clark Ellice – Leading male triathlete with incredible diversity Clark Ellice or 'Clarky' as we know him, is a talented and passionate New Zealand athlete, who thrives on racing in front of a home crowd. This weekend Clark returns to Auckland for the WCS. His last race in Auckland proved to be an incredibly successful one, with a 3rd at the Ironman 70 By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Gwen Jorgensen – Credit: Janos Schmidt / ITU Interviews Gwen Jorgensen “Olympian, humble, intelligent, driven and a favorite for the Auckland ITU World Triathlon Series Gwen Jorgensen is returning to Auckland where less than 6 months ago she raced to an impressive 2nd place in the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final on this course. She knows the course, is in great shape after a summer spent training in Australia, and is likely to be excited about finishing her By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Interviews New Zealand’s Debbie Tanner on this weekend’s Auckland ITU World Triathlon Series Widely known as one of New Zealand's greatest female triathlete Debbie Tanner talks to us about this weekend's ITU World Triathlon Series round in Auckland, New Zealand. After announcing her retirement last year, New Zealand will miss seeing Debbie toe the start line at events like By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Celebrating 2nd at Port Mac 70.3 2012 Interviews Rebecca Hoschke on juggling two careers and her passion for the sport Rebecca Hoschke, fresh off a third-place finish at Ironman Western Australia, prepares for Ironman Melbourne with a passion for the sport and a history of impressive achievements. By Karl Hayes • 11 min read
One of Skinfit’s longest standing sponsored athletes. Interviews The Flying Blonde Dutch Girl Yvonne van Vlerken talks to Trizone on the Eve of Ironman Melbourne One woman racing on Sunday at Ironman Melbourne is the Netherland's Yvonne van Vlerken. With one of the most impressive resumes in the sport, along with the three world records that she has held during her career this is one woman who is going to be pushing, not just for a podium but for a [&h By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Jaz Interviews Jaz Hedgeland – The future looks bright with the Western Australian junior triathlete After winning two gold medals in sprint and teams events at the 2013 Youth Olympics, talented young triathlete Jaz Hedgeland has ambitions for the ITU circuit and potentially Rio 2016. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Could Joel be England’s fashion answer to Clayton Fettell and Tim Berkel? Interviews Joel Jameson Down Under in Perth – top UK Triathletes is a must do If you're in Perth over the past few summers, you may have notice that the coffee shops are full with UK athletes in lycra. Perth has become a summer training base for the British Track cycling team and Team Sky and we can now add Triathletes to the list with Joel Jameson and Tom Lowe [&hellip By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Johan’s swim set him up for a great race Interviews Is Fremantle’s Johan Borg Ironman’s next big thing? Emerging talent Johan Borg, at just 23 years old, secures a notable 6th place finish in only his second professional Ironman race at Ironman Western Australia. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Interviews Kona Reflections with Bruce Thomas Four-time Australian Ultra Distance Triathlon Champion Bruce Thomas shares his Kona journey and insights on the sport's evolution. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Eden running at Ironman Cairns © Adam Weathered 2012 www.adamweathered.com Interviews Kona Bound Age Grouper and Surfboard Shaper Eden Saul talks with Trizone Surfboard shaper Eden Saul qualifies for the 2012 IRONMAN World Championship after his first Ironman in June, showcasing his determination and athletic prowess. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Caine Eckstein in full flight on the Ski Board – Photo Credit: www.harvpix.com Interviews Five Time Coolangatta Gold Winner Caine Eckstein Switches Codes to Race Hawaii Ironman World Championship Eckstein's jump from surf series champion to Kona Ironman competitor sparks debate, highlighting the evolution and crossover appeal of endurance sports. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Photo courtesy of Team TBB Interviews We speak with Aaron Farlow after his Challenge Copenhagen win last weekend Under coach Brett Sutton, Aaron Farlow has achieved significant victories, including a dominant win at Challenge Copenhagen, showcasing his resilience and strategic racing. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Caroline Stfeen was very relaxed as we chatted in Cebu Interviews Caroline Steffen in Cebu, Philippines on her Europe Season and upcoming Kona campaign Fresh of her ITU Long Course World Title in Spain, Trizone had a relaxed chat with Caroline Steffen in Cebu. The popular Suisse star is not surprisingly an instant hit with the fans in the Philippines and we watch her spend plenty of time posing for photos, answering questions and signing autographs By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Pete Jacobs winning the 2012 Urban Hotel Group Ironman 70.3 Cairns Interviews Pete Jacobs building towards his 2012 Ironman World Championship Dream With the 2012 Ironman World Championship only 112 days away the leading contenders this year are starting to fine tune their preparations and making sure they have all the boxes ticked to be on the start line on October 13 this year. Amongst those is last year's runner up at the Ironman world By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Josh Amberger finishing the Port Macquarie 70.3 in Nov 2012 Interviews Josh Amberger on Track for his 2012 Hy-Vee Dream Josh Amberger feels that 2012 is his Hy-Vee year. After taking out the swim primes at Hy-Vee last year and pocketing $20,000 in the process he was swallowed up on the bike and eventually finished 24th and 6min behind eventual winner Greg Bennett. The $151,000 1st prize is a huge motivational factor By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Interviews Dual Australian Rugby International Mat Rogers Tackles a new Sporting Challenge Dual Rugby International and Gold Coast Titans Rugby League star Mat Rogers has embarked on a new sporting journey after being bitten by the triathlon bug. After playing 45 times for the Wallabies, 40 games for NSW Waratahs, 8 times for Queensland (League), 11 tests for the Kangaroos and 200 games f By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Mick Maroney on his way to yet another title in Sydney Interviews Triathlon Australia’s Newest Board Member Mick Maroney wants to Connect Triathletes with the Board The appointment of Dr Mick Maroney to the Triathlon Australia board recently has been met with a positive reaction from the general triathlon community in Australia. A professional in the sport in the late 80s and 90s Mick Maroney brings a true ‘triathlon’ representation to the sport’s governing body. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Interviews Interview with Aaron Farlow – Australia’s Latest Challenge and Ironman Champion Pro Aaron Farlow, guided by coach Brett Sutton, continues to impress with victories and a rigorous race schedule, recently clinching a win at Challenge Wanaka. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Interviews Sexton’s High Hopes For London After Falls Creek Camp With the sound of a Lleyton Hewitt “C'mon†ringing in his ears, Olympic triathlon hope Brendan Sexton knows the ball is very much in his court when he launches his bid to make the 2012 team for London in the Australian Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship in Geelong this Sunday. Australi By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Interviews Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander on Kona, his season ahead, and supporting The KIDS Foundation Trizone recently had the opportunity to spend the day with Craig Alexander and his family, as they supported the KIDS (Kids in Dangerous Situations) Foundation, a charity for which he acts as ambassador, and the official charity of Ironman Australia. The KIDS Foundation provides a network for burns By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
