Shawn Smith

2 weeks ago | trizone.com.au | Shawn Smith

The numbers tell a story that would make even Kona blush. When the lottery opened for the 2025 Zalaris Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in October, 6,304 athletes from 96 countries threw their names into the hat for just 250 starting spots. That's a 4% acceptance rate that makes Harvard look generous. For context, that's nearly double the field that typically applies for Kona qualification slots worldwide.

4 weeks ago | trizone.com.au | Shawn Smith

Matt Hauser outsprinted Vasco Velasco in the final 800 meters to claim his third WTCS victory in appalling weather conditions. The Aussie applied lessons learned from his Abu Dhabi silver medal, timing his decisive move perfectly to break the Portuguese athlete who had controlled much of the 10km run. Hauser extends his series lead in what's shaping as the most open championship battle in years without defending champion Alex Yee and Hayden Wilde.

1 month ago | trizone.com.au | Shawn Smith

In triathlon breakthrough moments rarely come on perfect days. For Luxembourg's Jean-Léa Leher, her defining moment arrived amidst a relentless Japanese downpour on slick roads where even Olympic champions faltered. After years of near-misses and fourth-place heartbreaks, Leher didn't just win in Yokohama – she dominated from the front, holding off two of the sport's heaviest hitters in Beth Potter and Lisa Tersch to claim her first-ever World Triathlon Championship Series victory.

Mar 24, 2025 | trizone.com.au | Shawn Smith

The morning mist still hung over Corio Bay as more than 60 professional athletes plunged into the waters to kick off the 2025 Ironman 70.3 Geelong on Sunday, launching this year's Ironman Pro Series in spectacular fashion. By day's end, Belgium's Jelle Geens and Australia's Natalie Van Coevorden had stamped their authourity on the race, each pocketing USD $7,500 and maximum Pro Series points as they crossed the finish line in Eastern Beach.

Mar 22, 2025 | trizone.com.au | Shawn Smith

Kat Matthews and Gregory Barnaby outlasted a strong field over eight months of strategic, consistent racing to claim the first Ironman Pro Series titles. Opening: A Season That Asked MoreThe first full season of the Ironman Pro Series wasn’t won with one big result. It was won by managing a year of racing—picking the right events, bouncing back from setbacks, and staying close enough to the front to keep scoring big. By the end of 2024, two athletes—Kat Matthews and Gregory Barnaby—stood out.