Pooled resources for children's triathlon feat

Master stroke ... thousands of youngsters aged from seven to 15 cycled, swam and ran yesterday morning at Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush Bay as part of a world record attempt to stage the largest under-16 triathlon event. About 2800 children took part in the event, which will move around Australia and New Zealand until April. They are challenging the record set by 11,831 Aussie and 17,129 Kiwi kids in 2008. Jack Thompson, 10, who participated for the second time, said the swim was a challenge but he was better at cycling. "It was very hard, but it was so fun," he said. The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is in its 12th year.

Alexander confirms his greatness in second win

TRIATHLON star Craig Alexander has joined the Hawaiian Ironman immortals, becoming only the fourth man in race history to successfully defend his title.

Club Seeks Entries For Team Triathlon At Port

THE Illawarra Triathlon Club will host a team triathlon event at Port Kembla on Sunday.

Tri Time Arrives, Competitors Can't Wait

THE Illawarra Triathlon Club starts its 2008-09 season at Port Kembla on Sunday.

One Man's 14-hour Slog Is A Big Boost For Charity

EDDIE Cross was taking a well-earned rest yesterday after completing a 14-hour triathlon to raise at least $60,000 for LeapFrog ability and the Brain Injury Unit.

Conrick Comes Up Short In Morpeth

REDHEAD triathlete Boyd Conrick blew off the cobwebs yesterday when he finished second in the Maitland Triathlon at Morpeth, but he conceded he would be searching for more speed come summer.

Australia Lose Three-legged Race

IN THE end Australia were punished for not naming a third man to use "team tactics" in their attempt for Olympic men's triathlon medals. The silver medallist, Canada's Simon Whitfield, and bronze medallist, New Zealand's Bevan Docherty, were well supported by their two teammates to get them to the dais yesterday.

Parallel Olympics Universe Brings Tiger Of Triathlon Back To Field

THE Olympics is a foreign country: they do things differently there.

Kids Try Their Hearts Out

ALMOST 500 children showed off their high energy levels and indifference to the cold as they swam, cycled and ran in a world record-breaking triathlon in Wollongong yesterday morning.

Great Day For A Human Race

A CAPACITY field took part in the annual Sparke Helmore Triathlon on Newcastle Foreshore yesterday, with 1200 competitors taking part in 46 categories.

Sexton Rewarded For Excellent Year

LOUTH Park's Brendan Sexton picked up the Chris Hewitt Emerging Athlete accolade at the Triathlon Australia Awards in Hobart last night.

Wins Have Allen Fired For Top-tier Triathlon Circuit

WOLLONGONG triathlete Ben Allen has shown he is ready to make a splash on the Australian elite triathlon circuit with victories in the Captain Christie and Jim Kerry ocean swims in the past two weeks.

Triathletes Do Well In The Wet

ILLAWARRA triathletes competed strongly in challenging conditions and heavy rain at the Canberra half ironman triathlon last weekend.

Mcleod Dominates At Callala Bay

SOPHIE McLeod, one of the state's most promising triathletes, spearheaded Illawarra Triathlon Club's display of talent across the age groups at Callala Bay last weekend.

Stewart Chases Down Win

REDHEAD triathlete Nathan Stewart recovered from a slow start to defend his Newcastle Olympic Distance Triathlon crown with a convincing win yesterday.

Riding To Work In A Flash Of Spokes And Pedals

LAST week Cara West completed her first triathlon, having prepared for the event's cycling leg with a daily commute from Footscray to the CBD.

And The Nominees Are ... Chris Mccormack

SYDNEY'S Chris McCormack claimed the holy grail of the triathlon world when he finally won the Hawaiian Ironman this year after seven serious attempts.

Potent Paul Trumps Top Field

THIRROUL triathlete Paul Wiedersehn scored a convincing win in the Scody Olympic Distance Triathlon at Nowra yesterday.

Nation's Best In Nowra

AUSTRALIA'S best triathletes will converge on Nowra for the Scody Olympic Distance Triathlon tomorrow, with World Championship selection on the line.

Late-blooming Bennett Game For Beijing Tilt

GREG Bennett now has $US420,000 ($467,400) in his pocket and a new will to go to the Beijing Olympics. By winning the US Open, Bennett swept a five-race series and claimed the largest pay cheque in triathlon history.