Hewitt flies to France after partner has heart attack training
Top New Zealand triathlete Andrea Hewitt is dashing to France to be with fiance Laurent Vidal after he suffered a heart attack overnight.
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Hewitt's fiance suffers heart attack
French triathlete Laurent Vidal, fiance of Kiwi competitor Andrea Hewitt, is in hospital after suffering a heart attack during training.
Commonweath Games: Triathlete appeals against Glasgow omission
Unwanted triathlete Nicky Samuels has appealed against the decision to omit her from New Zealand's Commonwealth Games team for Glasgow.
City events attract the crowds
A beautiful day in Auckland yesterday brought a great turnout at some big events around the city.
Triathlon: Gomez shows why he's No1
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.
Transplant girl's TRYathlon triumph
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.
Elite Barfoot & Thompson World Triathlon
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.
Triathlon: Top-eight finish for a plane ticket
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.
Disabled triathlete able to forgive, move on with life
As hard as it was, Jack McSweeney had to forgive a misdiagnosis before he could move on with his life.
Triathlon: Spanish stars favoured
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.
Partnerships tested in the Hauraki Gulf
There are a number of athletes who just refuse to miss The Partner's Life Dual next weekend on Motutapu and Rangitoto Island.
Triathlon: Dodging dogs, 'miracle' fudge
Heard about the New Zealand soldier who did his Ironman training on an exercycle and in a small pool?
Triathlon: Rolling dice reaps reward
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.
Ironman: Lake legend right back in the swim
Cameron Brown is back. The 41-year Ironman legend should be among the main contenders tomorrow in Taupo.
Champ Cameron Brown's top-10 tips for first-timers
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.
A chance to finish for triathlete
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.
Triathlon: Pain is all in the mind
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.
Hands On: TomTom Multi-Sport GPS watch
A Christmas gift for triathletes - TomTom's GPS multisport watch for run, cycling and swim tracking.