Taranaki TRI Festival 2019

New Plymouth welcomed a strong field onto the start line at Ngamotu Beach, stacked with Olympians, Commonwealth Games representatives, sprint specialists and triathlon royalty Javier Gomez from Spain.

Luke Willian from Australia won the battle in New Plymouth. Germany’s Nieschlag crossed the finish line to earn the silver medal and New Zealand’s Sam Ward was presented with bronze.

Since 2010, athletes of all levels from around the world have gathered on the shores of Ngāmotu beach, ready to race after months of intense training. Adrenalin pumping and minds focused, the anticipation builds as competitors and spectators await the whistle to kick off the Tri Taranaki Festival.

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Credit: World Triathlon