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.
Taupō Ironman draws New Zealand s top triathletes back for 37th edition
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Friday, 12 February 2021, 11:40 am
Runners from across New Zealand will take to the trails
around Rotorua this weekend for the 13th edition of the
Tarawera Ultramarathon.
Approximately 3,000 runners
are preparing to take part in New Zealand’s largest trail
running event, with race distances of 21km, 50km, 102km or
100-Miles.
Race Director Sam Ellis said that the team
was looking forward to welcoming runners back to the region
this weekend.
“The Tarawera Ultramarathon is an
incredible community event that the Rotorua region has
embraced over the last 13 years and we can’t wait to see
almost 3,000 runners hit the trails this weekend,” said
Press Release – Tarawera Ultra Marathon
Runners from across New Zealand will take to the trails around Rotorua this weekend for the 13th edition of the Tarawera Ultramarathon.
Approximately 3,000 runners are preparing to take part in New Zealand’s largest trail running event, with race distances of 21km, 50km, 102km or 100-Miles.
Race Director Sam Ellis said that the team was looking forward to welcoming runners back to the region this weekend.
“The Tarawera Ultramarathon is an incredible community event that the Rotorua region has embraced over the last 13 years and we can’t wait to see almost 3,000 runners hit the trails this weekend,” said Ellis. “With international borders still closed we’re thrilled with the support the event has received from New Zealanders, with runners traveling from across the country to take part.
Press Release – Mount Festival of Multisport This years Tauranga Half brings together an incredible field of multisport athletes, with several past winners and former world champions, set to be on start line at Mount Maunganuis Pilot Bay. The mens elite field is the strongest the event …
This year’s
Tauranga Half brings together an incredible field of multisport athletes, with several past winners and former world champions, set to be on start line at Mount Maunganui’s Pilot Bay.
The men’s elite field is the strongest the event has seen for many year’s, including defending champ and race record holder – Kyle Smith, former race record holder – Braden Currie, 2019 winner – Mike Phillips, former Ironman 70.3 world champ – Terenzo Bozzone, and ten time race winner – Cameron Brown.
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