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Multi-sport legend joins Challenge Wanaka board
Monday, 22 September 2014, 2:24 pm | Challenge Wanaka
The non-profit trust that runs Challenge Wanaka, the world’s most scenic long-distance triathlon, has appointed internationally renowned adventure athlete, Steve Gurney to its board of trustees. More >>
Final countdown to New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 7:54 pm | Challenge Wanaka
A record number of swimmers, bikers and runners of all ages and abilities are about to put months of training to the ultimate test as the Challenge Wanaka triathlon festival gets underway this coming weekend. More >>
Challenge Wanaka gears up for biggest race yet
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 3:27 pm | Challenge Wanaka
On January 19th 2013 Challenge Wanaka will host over 2,000 participants in the week-long triathlon festival that has attracted world champions, Olympians and a record 1,500 long course triathletes. More >>
Challenge Wanaka on track for record race in 2013
Friday, 3 August 2012, 10:12 am | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka is on track for its largest field ever on 19 January 2013 with over 1,100 athletes already registered across both the half and full distances. More >>
Spectator experience goes global at Challenge Wanaka
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 2:44 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Spectators can enjoy New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, Challenge Wanaka, even more when the race kicks off on 21 January with the addition of a monster screen in the centre of the lakeside town featuring live aerial coverage from the swim, ... More >>
Challenge Wanaka chosen to feature at University of Otago
Monday, 13 June 2011, 2:08 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka has featured as a case study by one of New Zealand¹s leading centres of learning, the University of Otago, for its tourism and marketing students. The international iron distance triathlon, which takes place each January, attracts over ... More >>
Challenge Wanaka 2012 Entries Open
Friday, 18 February 2011, 1:51 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka 2012 entries opened this week for the world’s most scenic iron distance race set in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. After testing conditions at the recent 2011 event, it has also earned the reputation as being one of the world’s ... More >>
Whyte and Granger win in Lake Wanaka
Sunday, 16 January 2011, 2:05 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Whyte and Granger win in Lake Wanaka LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (January 15, 2011) – Rising New Zealand professional triathlete Jamie Whyte fought off gusting winds and a tough challenge on the run from veteran Aussie Courtney Ogden and Kiwi Bevan ... More >>
Top women athletes confirm spot at Challenge Wanaka
Thursday, 6 January 2011, 4:43 pm | Challenge Wanaka
World-renowned triathlete and multiple iron distance champion, Belinda Granger (AUS) has confirmed her entry at Challenge Wanaka on 15 January, as has current world age group champion, Belinda Harper (NZL). More >>
Challenge Wanaka gears up for biggest event yet
Monday, 3 January 2011, 6:32 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka gears up for biggest event yet LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (January 3, 2011) – The fifth Challenge Wanaka is set to break all records with the biggest ever field, the largest men’s pro field, the largest expo and the largest performance ... More >>
National marathon champion to race
Thursday, 30 December 2010, 3:43 pm | Challenge Wanaka
National marathon champion to race with ultimate team at Challenge Wanaka LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (December 30, 2010) – New Zealand women’s marathon champion, Shireen Crumpton, will join forces with Youth Olympic triathlon gold medallist, Aaron Barclay, ... More >>
iPhone first for Challenge Wanaka
Wednesday, 29 December 2010, 2:26 pm | Challenge Wanaka
iPhone first for Challenge Wanaka LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (December 29, 2010) – New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, Challenge Wanaka (9-15 January), is the first New Zealand triathlon to feature on iPhone, allowing supporters and triathlon ... More >>
Training camp with Samantha Warriner
Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 10:50 am | Challenge Wanaka
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 14, 2010) – Challenge Wanaka today announced a weekend training camp with former ITU World Champion Samantha Warriner and the opportunity to learn from the best through Sam’s Sweat 7 coaching programme. More >>
Western Pacific Supports Challenge Wanaka
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 10:09 am | Challenge Wanaka
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (May 26, 2010) - Challenge Wanaka today confirmed Western Pacific Insurance’s ongoing support of New Zealand’s fastest growing triathlon Challenge Wanaka, doubling the Western Pacific Performance Bonus to $20,000 and providing ... More >>
Richard Ussher To Take On Challenge Wanaka
Monday, 4 August 2008, 12:32 am | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka today announced world champion adventure racer, Richard Ussher will compete at Challenge Wanaka taking on New Zealand’s toughest iron distance course on January 17, 2009. More >>
Challenge Wanaka Pre-Race Update
Friday, 18 January 2008, 9:57 am | Challenge Wanaka
The countdown to the second Challenge Wanaka is well underway with registration open and over 60 athletes testing the Lake Wanaka water on the “Swim the Course” on Wednesday morning. There was universal acclaim for the crystal clear water and surrounding ... More >>
Challenge Wanaka Entries Double
Monday, 7 January 2008, 4:22 pm | Challenge Wanaka
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (January 7, 2008) – With Challenge Wanaka entries now closed, organisers today announced that entries had nearly doubled from the inaugural event in 2007 with over 300 athletes due to race on 19 January. More >>
