Now, after a three-year break from triathlons, Murray is back training for her second attempt at the ultimate Ironman challenge. To give you an idea of the status of the Hawaiian event, there are hundreds of Ironman competitions in more than 55 countries around the world but the 226.3km race in Kona is the pinnacle event. And this time round, Murray qualified for a spot through a virtual cycling competition. Yes, that’s right, an online test where she made the cut from more than 130,000 others. In 2013, she qualified for Kona the first time by winning her age group at the Ironman Asia Pacific 70.3, a half-Ironman championship, in Auckland.
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.