Ironman Port Macquarie

Sarah Crowley and Tim van Berkel have won the Ironman Australia triathlon at Port Macquarie for the first time.

"That was one of the hardest races I've actually ever had to do to win, so full credit to Bec for being there all day and putting the pressure on," she said. Crowley has struggled over the last couple of years with injury and the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crowley has finished third twice at the Hawaiian Ironman world championships and was the overwhelming favourite for the women's race.

More than 3000 athletes are set to take to the water from 6am on Sunday when the Ironman Australia and Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie events get underway.

Athletes taking on National Storage IRONMAN Australia will contest a 3.8km swim, 180km ride and 42.2km run, with those racing National Storage IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie will face a 1.9km swim, 90km ride and 21.1km run. "I wish all those competing in both the Ironman Australia and Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie the best of luck." Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor Peta Pinson said the return of Ironman in 2022 signals the revival of major events in the region. This year's race will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ironman Australia with the event returning for the first time since 2019. "We can't wait to see thousands of athletes back on the start line this Sunday for the 35th anniversary National Storage Ironman Australia," Meyer said. More than 3000 athletes are set to take to the water from 6am on Sunday when the Ironman Australia and Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie events get underway.