Cairns Ironman champion returns to defend title won after near career-ending infection

Athletes from home and abroad will descend on Far North Queensland this Sunday for the 15th anniversary running of IRONMAN Cairns.
Newsport

Iron will of athletes delivers them across the line

Nick Thompson and Penny Slater both won their first ironman races at the Ironman Cairns on Sunday. In a race where the ...
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“I don’t think the adrenaline’s worn off yet!” Maiden wins in both races at Ironman Cairns

Nick Thompson and Penny Slater have claimed their maiden Ironman wins with impressive performances at the 2026 Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns. Sunday’s victories have been a long time coming for both ...
Townsville Bulletin

Penny Slater and Nick Thompson crowned new Cairns IRONMAN champions

More than 3000 athletes from far and wide have descended on Far North Queensland this morning for the 15th anniversary running of IRONMAN Cairns, ready to cover a total 226km over the day.
The Mercury

Cairns Ironman champion returns to defend title won after near career-ending infection

Returning IRONMAN Cairns champion Matt Burton nearly lost his right foot to infection before winning the title – he’s back to do it again on Sunday as 3000 athletes descend on the Far North for the ...