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Vanhoenacker and Swallow reign in South Africa

East London was privy to some enthralling race action as the fifth edition of the Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa provided a brand new champion in the form of Belgium’s Marino Vanhoenacker and a successful title defence from the indomitable Jodie Swallow (GBR) amidst energy sapping conditions.

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Crawford and Farlow win Wanaka

Australia's Aaron Farlow came through a strong field to win the sixth edition of the long-course Challenge...

70.3 South Africa loads up on talent

The second 70.3 of the new year sees a star cast of both locals and Europeans descending into the Southern...

Wanaka leads off 2012

Good, Turner sprint to conquer Robina

Close racing at Brighton

Leon Griffin - back in town

In 2008 Leon Griffin was a rising talent in the 70.3 world and was set to explode onto the Ironman circuit. For the past few seasons however 'Griff' has been taking time out from competing as a dedicated pro, electing to return to regional Victoria from his training base in Boulder. In 2012, Leon is set to make his comeback to full time professional racing.

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Gina Crawford's back baby!

Gina Crawford is back to racing after the successful delivery of her baby. Wanaka will be her destination and...

Josh Rix's Ironman WA

Just pipped for a podium at last week's IM WA, Josh Rix is a happy man after snagging a PB marathon for his...

Tim Berkel - man on a Kona mission

For New South Wales' Tim Berkel, 2011 has been a satisfying year - there have been hits (Challenge Copenhagen...

Mel Rollison's epic Phuket adventure

Her final race for 2011, Phuket was to be a memorable race for lots of reasons - spectacular setting...

Ironman Western Australia post race interviews

When firstoffthebike.com Editor Phil Wrochna sauntered by the press room at IM WA last weekend he saw the...

The Reel Returns

In the mood for some Friday frivolity ... the Reel is back for 2012. This time it's time to turn the mirror and check out the gold triathletes come up with.

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Chrissie Wellington - moving on, for now

It should be no surprise to anyone that Chrissie Wellington has pulled the pin on season 2012. Triathlon has...

Who's hot in 2012

With 2012 about to kick off in earnest we once again look forward to who might be the hot athletes of this...

70.3 Japan to offer Kona slots

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) today announced that general entry registration for the third annual Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan will open on Jan. 31, 2012.

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5150 changes the rules

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) today announced changes and additions to the 5150 Triathlon Series...

The Run Lesson

This is the last in our series of 'lessons'. The run is fast becoming the key element in all forms of triathlon. This time intrepid runner and coach Campbell Maffett sneaks a look at how you can make change and improve that most important of legs.

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The Bike Lesson

The bike leg accounts for the biggest part of a triathlon, and correspondingly usually accounts for the...