Articles by Kevin Mackinnon

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Head to Head: Can Matthew Marquardt Win the IRONMAN Pro Series

American medical student Matthew Marquardt needs to beat Gregory Barnaby on Sunday to move to first in the standings.

by Kevin Mackinnon, December 13, 2024

Triathlon

Hometown Hero: Hannah Berry Looks for a Top Finish to Pad Her Pro Series Standing

New Zealand's own Hannah Berry is looking forward to racing in front of what will no-doubt be a very supportive crowd at the 70.3 World Championship in Taupo.

Triathlon

The Champ Returns- We Have a “Stand Up” with Rico Bogen

Defending champion Rico Bogen was certainly the surprise of last year’s championship event, and arrives here in Taupo for this weekend’s IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship ready to go after a...

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Taylor Knibb’s “New Team” is Nailing it in 2024 – and So Is She

Behind her outstanding results in 2024 is a "team" of coaches led by Dan Lorang

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The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Taupo by the Numbers

Photo: IRONMAN I am finally here in Taupo for the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand. (It’s been a bit of a journey – Canada to Western...

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Clash Daytona Hosts USAT Long Course Nationals

Tommy Doubleday and Renae Tadrowski take overall long-course titles after swim is cancelled

Triathlon

Destination IRONMAN (and IRONMAN 70.3) Western Australia: Part 2 – Play Time Down Under

We continue our Western Australia travel series, this time closer to home in Busselton, with everything from wrestling kangaroos to spectacular wineries.

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Moms Make History at Ultraman World Championship as Jen Annett and Michelle Vesterby Finish 1st and 2nd

With a total distance of 320 miles (515 km), the Ultraman World Championship takes long-distance racing to the next level. The first race took place in 1983 on The event...

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Photo Gallery: IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia

We recap the race day in Busselton in words and pictures

Triathlon

Gregory Barnaby Surges To Top of IRONMAN Pro Series With Win in Western Australia; Marta Sanchez Nails the Women’s Title in Bussleton

A first IRONMAN win moves Barnaby to the top of the Pro Series standings, while Sanchez continues her dream season with a big win down under

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Marc Dubrick Has a Fast Bike, but That’s Not the Only Reason We’ll See Lots of Him at the Last Two Ironman Pro Series Races

It might be his first trip to Australia, but the upbeat American certainly appears in the right frame of mind (and fitness) to be able to excel at the final...

Triathlon

Grace Thek’s Journey from NCAA XC Champ to IRONMAN 70.3 Success

We catch up with the Aussie pro as she rounds out her season with the final two IRONMAN Pro Series races

Triathlon

Can Gregory Barnaby Win the IRONMAN Pro Series? Meet the Italian Contender

We talk about his season, his bike set-up, and more.