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Bonita IMNZ is kiwi benefit.

by media@blueseventy.com



Cameron Brown and Jo Lawn both resumed their number spots respectively on the weekend at the 2008 Bonita Ironman New Zealand in Taupo. As half of the field stepped out in Ironman and blueseventy branded westuits that morning, it became a day of records. Kiwi’s Cameron Brown and Joanna Lawn won in contrasting styles in a day that dawned perfect for the 3.8km swim but worsened with rain and wind affecting the bike and run legs in Taupo today. For 35 year old Brown his seventh victory at Ironman New Zealand was one of his easiest, if not in effort then in his winning margin of 6 minutes 46 seconds over Belgian Fred Van Lierde. After his toe to toe battle with Luke Bell last year, Brown was imperious in victory today took the chance to soak up the atmosphere and interact with the Taupo crowd from a couple of kilometres from home. “Last year I couldn’t relax at all with Luke pushing so hard but this year my Manager Mark Watson said to enjoy the day as much as I could,” Brown said.” And it was a great day, nothing went wrong, I enjoyed a good build up and everything went smoothly on race day and this is such a great place to race. I enjoyed support the entire day, I always do. Kiwis are great at looking after their own athletes and today was no different, the support was fantastic it was nice to share in some of that excitement for the final few kilometres for a change.” The women’s race resembled Brown’s thriller with Bell last year with Lawn having to battle nuggety Australian Kate Bevilaqua all the way, so much so that the Aucklander set a new race record despite the difficult conditions. Lawn entered the Asics run leg of the race with her smallest ever margin over the charging Australian and knew she would be in for a battle after Bevilaqua ran her down in Tauranga at the Half Ironman in January. “She is just so quick, has such a high cadence and never stops coming at you. I learned that at the half and since have heard from everyone how quick she is, probably the quickest Ironman runner around at the moment. But Ironman is about being tough mentally too and today I think I was tough. There was simply no way I was going to lose in those final few kilometres, not in front of this crowd, it was like I was running two feet above the ground such was the support I was getting.” Long after the elite athletes completed the Bonita Ironman the smiles continued and the cheers resounded at the finish line as hundreds of finishers delighted in completing their own Ironman journey. The rain may have dampened the athletes and supporters but spirits stayed high at the finish line long into the night and the midnight cut off before the course was closed. blueseventy's Sue Mellsop, racing in the 40-44 women's Age Group category, produced the fastest women's swim by coming in at an amazing 49:31 minutes. She was followed closely by professional Gina Fergusson in her new helix TST. Bonita Ironman New Zealand – Elite Results Women 1 Joanna Lawn (NZL) 9:16:00 (new race record); 2 Kate Bevilaqua (AUS) 9:20:06; 3 Emi Shiono (JPN) 9:23:26; 4 Bella Comerford (SCO) 9:25:33; 5 Gina Ferguson (NZL) 9:33:29; 6 Fiona Docherty (NZL) 9:41:56; 7 Joanne Bennett (AUS) 9:47:27; 8 Emma Weitnauer (AUS) 10:01:56; 9 Sue Mellsop (NZL) 10:08:27; 10 Ely Franks (AUS) 10:10:37 Men 1 Cameron Brown (NZL) 8:24:49; 2 Freddy Van Lierde (BEL) 8:31:35; 3 Kieran Doe (NZL) 8:33:35; 4 Stephen Bayliss (UK) 8:37:03; 5 Pete Jacobs (AUS) 8:47:03; 6 Hubert Jammerl (AUT) 8:47:36; 7 Richard Ussher (NZL) 8:48:10; 8 Duncan Milne (NZL) 8:56:30; 9 Daniel Eiederreiter (AUT) 8:57:51; 10 Scott Neyedli (SCO) 9:00:17. ... more

Blueseventy at 2008 Triathlon Oceania Champs

by media@blueseventy.com



blueseventy athlete Annabel Luxford (AUS) was first out of the water at the 2008 Wellington OCA Triathlon Oceania Championships held in New Zealand over the weekend, closely followed by Andrea Hewitt (NZL) and Emma Moffat (AUS). During the female race, it wasn’t until the run leg that Moffat broke away for the win, with Luxford coming in second behind her fellow countrywomen. A strong running Nicky Samuels (NZL and another blueseventy athlete) came up from a 2:30 minute deficit off the bike to catch Andrea Hewitt (NZL) and take 3rd place. Andrea and Nicky are both fighting to get the third women’s triathlon Olympic spot for New Zealand at the 2008 BG Triathlon World Cup in Mooloolaba held later this month. In the men’s race Australian Clayton Fettell (also a blueseventy athlete) pushed the pace in the water, breaking up the men’s field early on. It was always going to come down to a running race and in the end it was a surprising but well deserved victory by Shane Reed of New Zealand. Reed was unsure whether he’d start the race and proved he’s looking very strong going into the Mooloolaba race by taking the win from race favourite Bevan Docherty, who placed second ahead of James Seear (AUS). Elite Women - Final Results 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Oceania Champion - Emma Moffat (AUS) 2:06:36 Silver - Annabel Luxford (AUS) 2:08:11 Bronze - Nicky Samuels (NZL) 2:10:30 4 - Andrea Hewitt (NZL) 2:10:47 5 - Samantha Warriner (NZL) 2:11:22 2008 Wellington OCA Triathlon Oceania Championships, New Zealand Elite Men - Final Results 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Oceania Champion - Shane Reed (NZL) 1:55:29 Silver - Bevan Docherty (NZL) 1:55:42 Bronze - James Seear (AUS) 1:56:13 4 - Matt Hopper (AUS) 1:56:28 5 - Kris Gemmell (NZL) 1:56:48 ... more

Tragic end for Talented athlete

by blueseventy :: email ::



It is with sadness that we have learned of Kristy Gough's passing. One our sponsored athlete’s for years and part of the blueseventy family, you will be sorely missed, Kristy. We send our thoughts out to those that love you and will dearly miss you. We love our sport, but we love our people and friends within it even more, and when we lose a friend we lose a piece of this sport. Kirsty was a friend, a triathlete and an inspiration. You will be missed by more than you could ever have imagined, taken from the world so young, yet the world is grateful for your time here. The waters will always be yours... The team at blueseventy ... more

Haskins wins the Miami Intl Triathlon

by media@blueseventy.com



blueseventy athlete Sarah Haskins was the leading lady out of the swim at the Miami International Triathlon on the weekend, and went onto maintain her first place as she crossed the finish line. Haskins looked very fast in the women’s race and held fellow blueseventy athlete Pip Taylor and Jasmine Oeinck at bay. Nina Kraft and Joanna Zieger (also blueseventy swimmers) placed 5th and 6th respectively. In the men’s field, Matty Reed narrowly defeated hard charging Oscar Galindez and Chris Lieto (both blueseventy athletes). ... more