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.

As hard as it was, Jack McSweeney had to forgive a misdiagnosis before he could move on with his life.

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.

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.

This morning, 76-year-old John Weber will swim 1.9km across Auckland Harbour, then ride out to Albany and back (90km) on his bicycle.

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.

Keeping calm on race day is the advice 10-time Ironman New Zealand champion Cameron Brown is giving his sons.