Taupō Ironman draws New Zealand's top triathletes back for 37th edition
25 Feb, 2021 08:31 PM
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Rotorua Daily Post
New Zealand's leading Ironman athletes are preparing to return to Taupō next week for the 37th Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand.
Previous winners, rising stars and Ironman debuts highlight the professional field, with athletes set to go head-to-head across a 3.8km swim, 180km ride and 42km run next Saturday.
The continued closure of international borders means the 2021 event will have a distinct Kiwi feel, with 13 professional athletes lining up.
The women's professional race will see multiple Ironman 70.3 winner Hannah Wells, of Tauranga, line up for her first full Ironman, racing against Rebecca Clarke, Melanie Burke and Emily McNaughtan.