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.

It would surprise few to see a Spaniard stand atop the podium after today's world triathlon series race in Auckland.

Triumphs in triathlon will always hinge heavily on the final leg, but Andrea Hewitt's hopes of a podium place on her home course may be determined much earlier.

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.

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.

The four-plus hours racing around Auckland today will be far too short for Gina Crawford's liking.

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.

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.

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

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.

Athletes are constantly trying to take things further and push themselves to the extreme. Here are 10 of the toughest sporting events in the world.

It was a stunning day for New Zealand at the ITU Word Triathlon Series Grand Final today as Andrea Hewitt won silver and Nicky Samuels claimed bronze in Edmonton.

Andrew Alderson writes: Triathlon New Zealand's chance for redemption begins at the World Series grand final in Edmonton this morning.

Andrea Hewitt is determined to end her year with a bang at the season-ending world series grand final in Edmonton tomorrow (NZT).