Articles by Kevin Mackinnon

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 Australia to Canada to Daytona Beach, Florida to Taupo – but I made it and this place is hopping, so I am really glad I […]

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

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

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 includes three days of racing. Day one features a 6.2 mile (10 km) open water swim followed by a 90 mile (145 km) bike. Day […]

We recap the race day in Busselton in words and pictures

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

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 two races in the IRONMAN Pro Series. While Marc Dubrick isn’t gunning for a top-10 finish in the standings since he hasn’t done an IRONMAN, […]

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

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

Here’s why you’ll want to add Busselton, Western Australia, to your race-cation bucket list

Last week we previewed T100 world champion Marten Van Riel’s first go at the full-distance and, in the end, the Belgian star’s performance turned out to be the big news from the race, but not because he won. The day provided more than a few interesting stories – here are a few that caught our […]

Two-time Olympic gold medalist announces retirement from professional racing.