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Ironman New Zealand organisers are predicting their first ever sell-out only one week after opening entries for the 2011 event, with more than 75% of the available entries already snapped up for the 27th Ironman New Zealand, held in Taupo on Saturday, March 5 next year. Read the story »
This Saturday, general entry will open for Ironman Australia/Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie and Ironman New Zealand. Following the sell-out of Ironman Western Australia on Monday, interest in both events has intensified. Read the story »
As much as Joanna Lawn didn't have much downtime last year, her impressive victory at Bonita Ironman New Zealand last month signified one of the most impressive comeback's we've seen in the sport. Last July, Lawn was unable to even start an Ironman in Germany, fighting extreme fatigue, nutrition problems and issues with her alignment that pretty much stopped her in her tracks. Read the story »
Cameron Brown showed all his experience to overcome the challenge from fellow Kiwi, Terenzo Bozzone, to claim his ninth victory at the Bonita Ironman New Zealand. Their countrywoman Jo Lawn gained the upper hand over rival Gina Crawford to reclaim the women's title that she lost to the Christchurch triathlete last year in Taupo, setting a new course record in the process despite the windy conditions. Read the story »
"This one's for JJ," said Gary (Gazza) Stephen as he steered the jet boat towards another one of the Nga AwaPurua Rapids on the Waikato River. I'm not sure if human beings are meant to be inside a boat, moving at somewhere between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour (50 and 60 mph) at any time, but I am 100 per cent sure that people aren't supposed to aim for rocks at that kind of speed. Gazza didn't seem too concerned. Read the story »
The Prime Minister, Hon John Key, (pictured here at last year's race) is taking a hands-on approach to Saturday's Bonita Ironman New Zealand triathlon in Taupo. Mr Key will fire the canon to start the race and will spend some time at the 26th anniversary of the world's original International Ironman event. Read the story »
There's an original look to the original international Ironman event in Taupo on Saturday. next weekend. Read the story »
The ultimate kiwi showdown is looming large on the streets of Taupo next month in the 26th Bonita Ironman New Zealand. Read the story »
It is the oldest qualifying race on the Ironman circuit, having started 22 years ago, and seems to get bigger and better all the time. Bonita Ironman New Zealand takes place in the beautiful resort destination of Taupo, which is about three hours drive south of Auckland, and it's hard to imagine a race that could offer much more to its competitors.
