Blummenfelt, Matthews win Geelong triathlon

Blummenfelt, Matthews win Geelong triathlon

After having a rare off day earlier this month in New Zealand, Norwegian star Kristian Blummenfelt returned to top form at the Ironman 70.3 Geelong triathlon.

Blummenfelt and Matthews win Geelong Ironman

Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt and Great Britain’s Kat Matthews won the men’s and women’s professional titles at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong on Sunday 22 March. Blummenfelt bounced back from disappointment two weeks ago in Taupo to claim a statement victory in a new course best time while Matthews, having asserted control early and leading for much of the day, had to dig deep on the run to hold off a fast‑finishing Grace Thek, who thrilled the crowds wi…

“It was a fun battle to get out on top of!” Kristian Blummenfelt storms to victory at Ironman 70.3 Geelong

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong saw a thrilling win in the men’s race for Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) as the second race of the Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series took place this weekend. Blummenfelt bounced back from disappointment two weeks ago in Taupō to claim a statement victory in a new course best time, With victory he receives $7,500 USD in prize money, 2,500 Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series points, and qualification to the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World…

Kristian Blummenfelt Takes the Tape at Ironman 70.3 Geelong, While Kat Matthews Continues Her Dominance - Triathlon Magazine Canada

The first Ironman 70.3 of the 2026 Ironman Pro Series delivered exactly what it promised. A highly anticipated showdown between Kristian Blummenfelt, Jelle Geens, and Hayden Wilde headlined the men’s race in Geelong. For much of the day, it looked as though the race would play out between Wilde and Geens, who asserted themselves early on the bike and appeared positioned for the win. But Blummenfelt closed the gap when it mattered most. A decisiv…