A beautiful day in Auckland yesterday brought a great turnout at some big events around the city.

The Auckland leg of the world triathlon circuit once again belongs to Spain's Javier Gomez after the world No 1 picked up his third straight win.

Jorden Edmonds-Griffiths wasn't expected to compete in yesterday's North Shore Weet-Bix TRYathlon. In fact, she wasn't expected to be here at all.

Dozens of triathletes took part in the Men's Barfoot & Thompson World Triathlon in Auckland today. New Zealand triathletes Nicky Samuels and Kate McIlroy failed to meet the qualifying standard for the Commonwealth Games in today's opening round.

With eight of the world's top 10 triathletes taking the start line today, Nicky Samuels and Kate McIlroy will likely leave their Commonwealth Games inclusion in the selectors' hands.

Many are predicting a Spanish quinella for the Port Taranaki ITU New Plymouth World Cup triathlon tomorrow, even though five of the world's top 10 will be racing.

There are a number of athletes who just refuse to miss The Partner's Life Dual next weekend on Motutapu and Rangitoto Island.

Heard about the New Zealand soldier who did his Ironman training on an exercycle and in a small pool?

A tactical and risky gamble by Estonian Marko Albert cleared the way for his Taupo Ironman victory yesterday, ahead of Kiwis Cameron Brown and Terenzo Bozzone.

Cameron Brown is back. The 41-year Ironman legend should be among the main contenders tomorrow in Taupo.

Cameron Brown's name is synonymous with Ironman New Zealand. The 10-time champion of the event, offered his top-10 tips for first timers.

When Horiana Nukutarawhiti was knocked off her bike during an Iron Maori event last November she was resigned to the fact she'd never finish the triathlon she'd trained so hard for.

A Christmas gift for triathletes - TomTom's GPS multisport watch for run, cycling and swim tracking.

A poor run consigned Andrea Hewitt to fifth place in the triathlon world series as Great Britain continued their stranglehold on the sport.