Triathlons push athletes' bodies to the limit, especially competing internationally. Add the chance of suffering an epileptic seizure and the task seems almost impossible.

A young New Zealand rep triathlete is blazing a high-tech trail in the hope of making the country's streets and roads safer for cyclists.

Issues with sewage, garbage and algae contamination have plagued Rio de Janeiro's waterways and will be an added challenge for Kiwi athletes.

New Zealand reluctantly walked away from the World Triathlon Series because the numbers simply did not work, according to chief executive Craig Waugh.

New Zealand has been dropped off the World Triathlon Series calendar, after Auckland hosted a round of the premier multisport circuit for five years.

Nathan Richmond was the world junior triathlon champion for 1995 after winning in Mexico.

Andrea Hewitt secured her first medal at the Auckland leg of the World Triathlon Series and probably did enough to qualify for next year's Olympics in the process.

A date with pain will keep Mark Richardson from the pleasure of working in the commentary box for Sky TV at the Cricket World Cup final tomorrow.

The world's top five male triathletes will compete in a star-studded Auckland round of the world series this month.

Fionn Walsh's new bike is big and bold - a bit like the dreams of its young owner.

Shortland Street star Pua Magasiva is ready to take on his first triathlon -- he's been training for seven years.

Craig Alexander dominated the Ironman world his way, which meant the family way.

The New Year is a time for reflection. This year, we met everyday New Zealanders who have suffered heartbreaking moments in their lives.

Banned triathlete Kris Gemmell believes he never should have faced anti-doping proceedings and expects his punishment will be overturned within weeks.

If imitation is indeed the best form of flattery, then New Zealand elite sport is in a good space. New Zealand's high performance sporting systems are catching the eye, with delegations from across the globe visiting this country to watch.

Retired triathlete Kris Gemmell was yesterday banned from sport for 15 months - but his suspension could be overturned in a matter of weeks.

Retired triathlete Kris Gemmell has been banned from participating in sport for 15 months after violating anti-doping rules.

Cameron Brown had been asked countless times how long he could keep going as a professional ironman athlete and had always deflected those questions.

One of triathlon's all-time greats has been approached to help improve the performance of New Zealand's top competitors.