"It's so important to have someone like Tony inspiring young people, and now more than ever," says Olympic hero.

Magnus Ditlev produced a masterclass display to hold off world number one Marten Van Riel in a top-class start to the season.

German star comes out on top after absorbing battle with Marta Sanchez in opening full-distance IRONMAN Pro Series race.

Chloe Lane went from top three to outside the top 10 after a puncture but it could have been even worse but for some help.

It's the first full-distance race of this year's IRONMAN Pro Series and plenty of big names are heading to Nelson Mandela Bay ...