times he took part in 2016 & 2017, so will be looking to Theres another former IRONMAN NZ champ lining up in Mike Phillips (NZL) while 2021 IRONMAN Western Australia champion Matt Burton (AUS) and three-time IRONMAN Switzerland winner Jan Van Berkel (SUI) are others to watch out for but Currie is very much the one to beat. With just under 6 weeks to Ironman New Zealand I'm pleased with my current form. In the event of a change to the format of the event (including, but not limited to, a virtual race) I agree to the changes and that all of the terms and conditions set out herein shall apply to the changed event. The best of the best in elite and age group categories race for national titles and the chance to gain selection into the New Zealand Long Distance Triathlon Team. Wells had an unbeaten year in 2019, winning all nine events that she competed in, and continued this good form in 2020 winning the Tauranga Half, Ironman 70.3 in Geelong and Rotorua Suffer in December, smashing the course record by 21 minutes. Smith will get his Ports of Tauranga Half Ironman . I acknowledge that the event organiser reserves the right to accept or decline entries and issue any special invitations in its sole and absolute discretion. "Every time you line up on the start line you want to win and being NZ champ is extra motivation," Amelia Watkinson said. 3:42:07, smashing 3 minutes 31 seconds off the course We will never share your email address or spam you. Tauranga athlete, Hannah Wells will have plenty of home town support as she aims for a three peat of victories in the event. In Ironman Tags tauranga, championship, 2nd, ironman. He was previously Head of Digital / Comms for pro cycling's Team Sky and now spends as much time as he can running with his local club. more, trong running performances in brutally hot conditions have earned Aucklander Jack Moody and Australian Grace Thek titles at the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka half today (Feb 18). Individuals read more. Kieran Doe of New Zealand runs down the finishing shoot to win the Port Of Tauranga Half Ironman Triathlon at Mount Maunganui on January 5, 2008 in.