AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.
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Ashleigh Gentle takes bronze at Ironman world champs
Three Australian women have finished in the top 10 at the Ironman 70.3 world championships in Taupo, New Zealand.
Ex-Bomber Zaharakis to race Ironman world championships
David Zaharakis played 226 AFL games, but now the 34-year-old is preparing to compete in his first Ironman 70.3 world championship.
Thompson aims to regain triathlon form at Busselton
Local triathlete Nick Thompson is among the favourites on Sunday at the Ironman WA 70.3 Asia-Pacific championships in coastal Busselton.
Like mum, like daughter: Hill impressing in triathlon
Richelle Hill, the daughter of 2004 Olympian Rina Hill, was the first Australian finisher at Sunday's Ironman 70.3 WA triathlon.
Snowsill wants part in Aussie triathlon ‘reinvention’
Olympic triathlon champion Emma Snowsill wants a role in the national body's pursuit of what she sees as a "reinvention" targeting the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Gentle clears books for crack at 11th Noosa title
Ashleigh Gentle's successful transition to middle-distance triathlon hasn't stopped her returning for a shot at an 11th Noosa Triathlon title.
Mercer’s ‘wings’ as family legacy grows with Noosa win
Brayden Mercer, the son of late surf lifesaving great Dean, has stormed to an emotional upset Noosa Triathlon win while Ashleigh Gentle clinched her 11th crown.
Triathlete aims for big day at Kona after ‘hiccup’
After nearly losing part of his foot to an infection earlier this year, Australian triathlete Matt Burton will race at the Hawaiian Ironman world championships.
Tumble costs Australia in team triathlon
Australia have finished 12th in the triathlon mixed relay, with Germany claiming the gold medal ahead of Great Britain and the USA.
Australians unfazed as Paris men’s triathlon postponed
Australian triathlon coach Dan Atkins says their competitors are "really adaptable", as water quality concerns forced a postponement of the men's Olympic race.
Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser
Great Britain's Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the gold medals as the Olympic triathlon events went ahead following months of drama.
Australia’s Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris
While many of his Olympic triathlon rivals were missing, Australian Matt Hauser's win in Hamburg is a welcome confidence boost ahead of the Paris Games.
Aussie Matt Burton claims emotional Cairns Ironman win
West Australian triathlete Matt Burton has won the Ironman Asia-Pacific championship in Cairns, with Kiwi Hannah Berry taking out the women's title.
Local hopes Thompson, Simpson raring for Cairns Ironman
Australia's Nick Thompson hopes to cause an upset at the Cairns Ironman, while Kylie Simpson is keen to hunt down another title at her favourite course.
World Cup triathlon winner Willian aiming for Paris
After missing out on Olympic selection three years ago, triathlete Luke Willian is determined to join Matt Hauser on the start line at the Paris 2024 Games.
Hauser heeds Brownlee’s tried and tested Games advice
Matt Hauser is aware of the history and says it's time the Australian men did their bit as he chases gold in the triathlon at this year's Paris Olympics.
Rayner rides crowd to blitz Bolt but misses record
Jack Rayner has assumed headline status at the Noosa Bolt after a dominant defence of his 5km title despite again just missing the race record.
Ash Gentle wins emotional 10th Noosa Triathlon title
Ashleigh Gentle's incredible hold on the Noosa Triathlon has strengthened with a ninth-straight and 10th overall title.
Competitor dies after swim incident at Noosa triathlon
A man in his 50s has died after being pulled from the water unresponsive during the 40th Noosa Triathlon on Sunday.
Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons
Ashleigh Gentle's move to middle-distance racing means there is no exposed form behind her assault on a 10th Noosa Triathlon title.
Simpson, Currie set Ironman Asia-Pacific course records
Australian triathlete Kylie Simpson and New Zealander Braden Currie have dominated the Ironman Asia-Pacific race in Cairns.
McKenna, Simpson claim Ironman Australia titles
Steve McKenna has narrowly won the Ironman Australia men's race from defending champion Tim Van Berkel while Kylie Simpson triumphed in the women's race.
Bevilacqua bullish with Ironman Series up for grabs
The door is open for Matt Bevilacqua to claim the Nutri-Grain Ironman series title after Ben Carberry's rare bad day out at Gold Coast's Kurrawa Beach.
Triathlon Australia honours Ironman icons
Triathlon Australia has inducted three-time Hawaiian Ironman champions Craig Alexander and Mirinda Carfrae into its hall of fame.
Neumann, Crowley win Ironman WA triathlon
Max Neumann went within one second of the course record and Sarah Crowley made history with her win on Sunday at the Ironman WA triathlon.
Gentle extends Noosa reign as records fall
Charlie Quin has broken the Noosa Triathlon race record to claim a shock victory, while Ashleigh Gentle's hen's party began early thanks to a ninth title.
Noosa star’s Gentle transition paying off
A move to longer-distance racing has empowered two-time Olympian Ashleigh Gentle, who is on the hunt for a record-extending ninth Noosa Triathlon title.
Kona pain raw as Max Neumann hits Noosa
Set to blow out the cobwebs at the Noosa Triathlon, Max Neumann is still feeling the pain of a historic Hawaiian Ironman debut.
Neumann fourth as Ironman record smashed
Australian triathlete Max Neumann has pulled off a breakthrough fourth place at the Hawaiian Ironman world championships as Norwegian Gustav Iden won on debut.
Crowley happy to be dark horse at Ironman
Despite her strong record at the Hawaiian Ironman, Australian Sarah Crowley is not considered among the favourites as the event make its return.