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One in a Million: Daniela Ryf's Legacy
At the 2018 Ironman World Championships, Daniela Ryf was stung by a jellyfish and left the water 10 minutes behind race leader, Lucy...


The Kona versus Nice debate
Many are aware of the recent news that Ironman is planning to split the Ironman World Championship into two races, in two different...


The lure of Kona
It’s that time of year again. After a hiatus of 3 years, no doubt it will be bigger than ever, with a new two day race format for Kona,...


The Collins Cup review
Last year I wrote a review of the Collins Cup event. I have once again been asked for my opinion now that this years event has been run...


The Samorin debate
It was brought to my attention this morning that there is an ongoing social media barrage about the ‘Captains Pick’ selection of Nicola...


The road to Sub 8
While most of the tri world's attention was focused on St. George last weekend, an equally important individual moment was taking place...

The new wave at Oceanside
Last weekend saw the running of the iconic 70.3 Oceanside, viewed as the opening long distance race of the northern hemisphere season,...


The Cozumel world records
Happy memories from Ironman Cozumel race day, 2013. Photo: Nick Morales This past week the triathlon world was abuzz over the results of...


Letting the dust settle
A response for those asking my opinion on the Collins Cup. I fully support and give thanks to the facilitators of the financial...


Breaking news from ITU
With less than 2 Weeks to WTS Hamburg, the first WTS race in nearly 12 months, the ITU in their wisdom have officially changed the normal...


Everything changes, and everything stays the same!
A few weeks ago we woke to the news that Wanda had made the sale of its Ironman assets in full to Advance Publications, for $730 million...


How to waste $10 million
No record of having run a single event, no history in the sport, and no vision on how to run it beyond acquisition and dreams of...


The struggle for professional triathlon
Sutto, isn't it great to see all these pros come together! What do you think about the PTO now!? The announcement of an invitational...


The “World Record” attempt
Is the Bird going for the World Record? Can Daniela break the record this weekend? How's the form in the lead in to the record attempt?...


For the Australian truth seekers
In the recent blog on whether Australia can get back as a world triathlon power, I suggested Athletics Australia were now a 3rd world...


So you want the truth
After our last blog, we received a very positive response in regard to my honesty of the demise of Australian Olympic sport, and why it...


ITU is missing the boat
As the countdown to Kona begins, the build up is reaching fever pitch. The Triathlon community is immersed in debate, insider tidbits on...


A Way Forward: WTS, Travel & Relays
Following an article a couple of weeks ago regarding the WTS Relays, I’ve been challenged a few times as to what I’d do differently. I’m...


The thin edge of the wedge: ITU Relay
How exciting is the new Relay format! And how great is it for triathlon!? Please. It’s a Frankenstein that’s turning on its creator. In a...


A Texas Sized Problem
As a young man in the 70s I played a sport that was rising in numbers, influence and global popularity. It seemed every town was putting...
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