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Evie Waddington became the Oceania 14-19 women’s age group champion at the Devonport Triathlon on March 15.

Triathlon winWaddington takes Oceania title and sets sights on World tilt

Mt Barker’s Evie Waddington became the Oceania Olympic distance triathlon champion, clinching gold in the 14-19 age group at an event in Devonport, Tasmania earlier this month.

Claire Middleton

Kristian Blummenfelt crosses the finish line to win the Ironman 70.3 Geelong triathlon. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TriathlonPremiumBlummenfelt, Matthews win Geelong triathlon

After having a rare off day earlier this month in New Zealand, Norwegian star Kristian Blummenfelt returned to top form at the Ironman 70.3 Geelong triathlon.

Roger Vaughan

Matt Hauser lapped it up on the way to the World Triathlon Championship Series title last year. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumHow Hauser plans to upset Olympic triathlon supremacy

Australia's triathlon world champion Matt Hauser hosted Olympic ace and British rival Alex Yee in his own backyard before they resume hostilities.

Murray Wenzel

Hayden Wilde, who won Olympic silver in Paris, was caught up in a costly, chaotic T100 Dubai race. (Iain McGregor/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumStars fume in costly T100 Dubai triathlon debacle

New Zealand's Olympic triathlon star Hayden Wilde was among those left livid and confused after a chaotic T100 Dubai race ended in farcical scenes.

Murray Wenzel

Former Essendon star David Zaharakis is now a keen age-group Ironman triathlete. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TriathlonPremium'What the hell?' Bomber now aims for Hawaiian Ironman

Once Essendon star David Zaharakis ended his 226-game AFL career, he found a new way to satisfy his love for competition.

Roger Vaughan

Matthew Hauser has cruised to a comfortable win at the Noosa Triathlon after a stellar season. (HANDOUT/KORUPT VISION)

TriathlonPremiumNoosa champ lays out welcome Matt for Olympic stars

Matthew Hauser won his first Noosa Triathlon a fortnight after his world championship triumph while Brit Jess Fullagar claimed the women's crown in her debut.

Murray Wenzel

Having conquered the Wollongong course, triathlete Matthew Hauser has his sights set on Noosa next. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumOlympic hoodoo pushing triathlon champ higher

A world championship in his pocket, triathlete Matthew Hauser has quickly reset his focus on filling a gaping hole in Australia's Olympic trophy cabinet.

Murray Wenzel

Newly crowned world champion Matthew Hauser will be the headline act at the Noosa Triathlon. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumHauser headlines Noosa Triathlon as Gentle squeezed out

Ashleigh Gentle, who had won 10 straight races, will prioritise her T100 title push and miss the Noosa Triathlon that the two-time Olympian had made her own.

Murray Wenzel

Matt Hauser has created Australian sporting history, winning a world triathlon title in Wollongong. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumAll hail Hauser: Aussie wins world triathlon top gong

Australia's star triathlete Matt Hauser has claimed gold at the world championships final to become the nation's first man to win the series title.

Joanna Guelas

Ashleigh Gentle laps up the local support as she finishes second in the Wollongong T100 triathlon. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumParker wins again, Gentle second at Wollongong worlds

Australians Lauren Parker and Anu Francis won paratriathlon world titles at Wollongong on Saturday, before compatriot Ashleigh Gentle was runner-up in the T100.

Roger Vaughan

Matt Hauser is aiming to seal triathlon's world championship series title in Wollongong on Sunday. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremium'Stuck fat': Hauser's inspiration in world title chase

Australia's triathlon world No.1 Matt Hauser says he was given a timely boost by a triumphant teammate ahead of his world championship series final.

Joanna Guelas

Australian Regan Hollioake on the way to finishing 13th on debut at the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TriathlonPremiumNorwegian wins on debut at Hawaiian Ironman triathlon

Norwegian Solveig Lovseth won and Australian Regan Hollioake finished 13th on debut at the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world championships.

Roger Vaughan

Penny Slater is hoping to improve on her seventh-placed finish at the last Ironman world champs. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TriathlonPremium'Oddly calming': Aussies prepare for Ironman triathlon

Australians Penny Slater and Regan Hollioake will be in a stacked professional field at the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world championships.

Roger Vaughan

Matt Hauser knows he's the hunted but is not feeling any pressure before the world triathlon champs. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumAussie Hauser happy for pressure as top-dog triathlete

Ahead of the world triathlon championship series finals in Wollongong, Australia's No.1-ranked Matt Hauser says he's looking to finish the year with a bang.

Melissa Woods

Australia's Matt Hauser is fine-tuning his preparations for the world triathlon series final. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TriathlonPremiumHauser aims to iron out chinks on busy tri weekend

On a busy Sunday for triathlon, one Australian world title hope will race in Nice and another will fine-tune his preparations in the Czech Republic.

Roger Vaughan

Matt Hauser wins the world Triathlon Championship Series race in the French Riviera. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TriathlonPremiumHauser heads home as triathlon world title favourite

After another victory, Australian triathlete Matt Hauser leads the world rankings, with the championship series finals to be held in October at Wollongong.

Melissa Woods

Matt Hauser on his way to seventh at the Paris Olympics. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumParis 'sting' driving Australian triathlete to stardom

Australian Olympic triathlete Matt Hauser leads the world rankings, with the championship series to be held in October at Wollongong.

Roger Vaughan

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled World Triathlon's 2024 election involved misconduct. (AP PHOTO)

TriathlonPremiumAustralian ex-triathlon chief vindicated by global body

A complaint alleging misconduct in the World Triathlon 2024 presidential election made by the former president of Australia's governing body has been upheld.

Staff Writers

Paris Olympians Matt Hauser and Sophie Linn have helped Australia win the mixed relay world title. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremiumAustralia breaks world triathlon title drought

In-form Olympian Matt Hauser has led Australia to its first mixed relay triathlon championship since 2017.

Roger Vaughan

Matthew Hauser (c) celebrates his Hamburg triathlon win from Vasco Vilaca (l) and Alessio Crociani. (AP PHOTO)

TriathlonPremiumHauser boosts triathlon dominance with Hamburg win

Australia's Matt Hauser is having a triathlon season to remember, retaining the Hamburg title and extending his world series lead.

Staff Writers

American Matthew Marquardt has won the Ironman Cairns triathlon from Australian Nick Thompson. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremium'Strong Like Jon' - American rallies to win Cairns tri

Matthew Marquardt and Jackie Hering are the first Americans to win the Ironman Cairns triathlon, with Australian Nick Thompson runner-up in the men's race.

Roger Vaughan

Australian triathlete Regan Hollioake aims to win a fourth Ironman title on Sunday in Cairns. (Korupt Vision/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonPremium'Hurt locker' Hollioake hunts debut Cairns Ironman win

Chastened by a bad mistake at her most recent race start, Australian triathlete Regan Hollioake is looking for a return to form at Ironman Cairns.

Roger Vaughan

Aussie triathlete Matt Hauser has battled poor health in claiming a silver medal in Italy. (SUPPLIED BY World Triathlon/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonTriathlete stays in 'level of hurt' for silver

Australian triathlete Matt Hauser has overcome illness to finish second at the World Triathlon Series round in Italy and maintain his overall lead.

Roger Vaughan

Matthew Hauser triumphed in the triathlon world championship series race in Yokohama. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TriathlonHauser sprints to triathlon victory, leads world series

Australia's Matt Hauser leads the World Triathlon Championship Series after winning in Japan.

Staff Writers