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21/12/2023

An Olympic Medalist. A Taupō native. A 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualifier.

Hayden Wilde is a rising star in the world of professional Olympic distance triathlon, known for his incredible athleticism and charismatic personality. Born in Taupō, home of IRONMAN in New Zealand and host of the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Hayden is a true Kiwi. Now he’s after a spot on the start line at a home World Champs.

Starting out in triathlon after being inspired by the 2016 Olympics, Hayden quickly rose through the ranks, with his impressive bike and run ability quickly placing him amongst the world's best, culminating with an Olympic Bronze Medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

With his focus still on the top step of the dais in Paris next year, Hayden’s already got one eye on another prestigious medal – one that he can fight for right at home. With a World Champs in his backyard, the opportunity to step up in distance and compete for a world title is too hard to pass up.

We follow Hayden as he toes the start line at the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne, racing in only his second-ever IRONMAN 70.3, and his attempt to earn his slot and qualify for 2024.

This is his journey to race the world at home. This is Hayden Wilde’s Fast Track to Taupō.

25/06/2023

'What if it could turn out better than you can possibly imagine.'

Words that are etched in Adam Sommerville's mind, and on his body, from what was the darkest moment of his life. Words that went on to change his perspective, and words that ultimately saved him from darkness.

In 2021 Adam felt he had no other option but to take his own life. He remembers sitting on a beach in the middle of the night, listening to the waves, and feeling nothing. It was at that moment that a notification on his phone popped up and pulled him away from the darkness.

A cry for help to the 1737 crisis line in New Zealand, was quickly responded to from a counsellor that went on to change Adam's path. What ensued was Adam being encouraged to set realistic micro goals for the next three days to try and change his mindset and give him something to look forward to.

Adam was also asked if he had any larger goals. Enter Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand and the Tony Jackson Scholarship program.

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06/04/2023

Kurt Peterson has lived with Cerebral Palsy his whole life, but it’s never stopped him from achieving his dreams. He's always “loved people telling him that he couldn’t do something, and then trying to prove them wrong”.

In 2020 when Kurt found himself with more spare time than usual, he decided to set himself some pretty epic goals, including his first ever IRONMAN.

His journey to Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand was not an easy one, and his disability never held him back.

Kurt’s finish line is a goal achieved. But with more to tick off, he's not stopping here…

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13/01/2023

“It was like my brain saw the finish line and said; we can finally shut down.”

📺 tune in on Sunday to watch Lucy Bartholomew complete her journey from

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03/12/2022

Lucy Bartholomew has been waiting for this day since signing up in 2020. Navigating COVID restrictions and health concerns, meant her goal had to be postponed… Until now.

Arriving in to Western Australia and taking some time to collect her thoughts in preparation for race day, has Lucy feeling immense gratitude and excitement for hers, and the many other athletes she’ll be racing along side.

GWM IRONMAN in Western Australia, will see Lucy complete her journey from .

For now; we wait to see what tomorrow brings.

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03/12/2022

“It’s awesome to be back, I love this place.”

Coming off a ‘pretty bad 2022’, Patrik Nilsson - Triathlete is feeling good being back in Busselton for 2022 GWM IRONMAN in Western Australia and is looking forward to race day, followed by down time with family.

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03/12/2022

“I just want to smash it and hopefully qualify for Kona”

Expectations are high ahead of the GWM IRONMAN in Western Australia and Radka Kahlefeldt - Vodickova has her sights set strongly on those top spots. Racing aside, one thing is very clear, and that is Radka’s gratitude to being in this stunning destination.

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03/12/2022

For Lucy Bartholomew it’s been a long journey to get to Busselton, and the day is almost here. We cannot wait to share her story to the start line, on the eve of her first ever IRONMAN, and first ever triathlon.

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03/12/2022

"I'm a bit of a nerdy dad to be honest"

Coming off the back of a win at GWM IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne the pressure is off a little, but Steve McKenna Professional Triathlete still has his sights set on his main target, 2022 GWM IRONMAN in Western Australia.

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02/12/2022

"Just keep some hay in the barn."

After a good run following , and a few podiums to add to the list, Kylie Simpson is feeling good coming back to defend her 2021 GWM IRONMAN in Western Australia title.

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02/12/2022

"It almost felt like, the narrator had created a story that it was mine to lose."

We caught in with Matt Burton before coming back to defend his 2021 GWM IRONMAN in Western Australia title, and what it would mean to go back to back.

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08/11/2022

With Reef to Reef under his belt, ex-pro World Tour rider Mitch Docker is back to tackle the next race on his journey to become a Triple Crown Legend - heading for the South West of WA at Australia's biggest MTB Stage Race - Cape to Cape!

What's in store for Mitch at Cape to Cape? Tune in to the full episode, releasing tomorrow at 9 AM AEDT.

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