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"Wow" is all I could say when I saw the results from Ironman Western Australia! Held each December on the West Coast of Australia in the quaint town of Busselton, this course is flat, fast and spectacular. The women who raced took full advantage of the ideal conditions and posted some amazing results. Read the story »
New Caledonia is not on most people's radar or "places to see" list. It's a little known French island nation that has simply laid lazily in the sun in comfortable obscurity. That's all changed in the world of triathlon thanks to its proud patriot, Patrick Vernay, 34, a physical education teacher from this tropical paradise. He has become an Ironman champion, not once but twice in Australia this year. And he's only just begun to fully embrace the sport. Read the story »
After racing for over 10 years, and three times a podium finisher at Ironman Western Australia, Charlotte Paul has finally fulfilled her dream of winning an Ironman. A pint-sized powerhouse of few words but obvious persistence, Paul was overwhelmed as she finally crossed the finish line first for the women on Sunday. Even more impressive is that Paul not only won her first Ironman and smashed the previous course record, she nearly broke the nine hour mark too. Read the story »
After days of blustery winds and rain, race day at this year's Ironman Western Australia was simply perfect. Yes, while the wind picked up late in the bike and throughout the run, it was only enough to remind you this was no easy day at the office. No one competing complained, though, as records were smashed and personal bests were nearly as abundant as the 1,300 volunteers who lined the course. Read the story »
Summer in the southern hemisphere is just days away and that means one thing in Western Australia: its time for Ironman! Now in its fourth year, the normally sleepy seaside town of Busselton is buzzing with nearly 1,000 athletes from 32 countries all wanting the same thing ... to cross the magical Ironman finish line. An elite few will aim to get there faster than any other man or woman ever, and with good reason. Read the story »
Racing an Ironman is a life changing experience for many athletes. However, a safe and fun day is the result of many months planning and training. LifeSport Coaching offers advice and tips for anyone racing in Busselton. Read the story »
When Normann Stadler won his first Ford Ironman World Championship he had but one sponsor. Lisbeth Kristensen, this year's Soul Ironman Western Australia woman's champion can top that. She has no sponsors. In fact, she set a bike course record on a borrowed bike! Read the story »
What makes a legend? Something or someone who is extraordinary in multiple ways and does it consistently year in, year out. Jason Shortis is the consummate professional, gracious champion, devoted family man and all around nice guy. Now he also holds the record for the fastest Ironman time ever in Australia. Yep, Shorto has the stuff that legends are made of. Read the story »
The host town of Busselton is situated in a long bay around three hours south of the state capital of Perth. Conditions are usually quite sheltered, making for fast times. For the third time in ten years, Busselton just won an award as the top tourist town in Western Australia, which ensures that Ironman is very welcome. 
