Noosa Triathlon

The Noosa Triathlon is an annual Triathlon held in Noosa, in the Australian state of Queensland, since 1983. It is Australia’s largest, oldest, and highest profile triathlon event. It is the third largest Olympic distance triathlon in the world, after the London, Hamburg and Chicago Triathlons.^{[citation needed]}

History

The event was conceived in 1983 and has developed into a multi-sport and entertainment Festival. In 2007, more than 7,500 competitors and 40,000 spectators attended the Festival swelling Noosa’s visitor numbers to approximately 50,000 people.^{[citation needed]}. The Noosa triathlon is one of the oldest in Australia ( The oldest being the Nepean Triathlon held in Western Sydney)

The 2008 Noosa Triathlon sold out in record time.^{[citation needed]}

Elite Men

Year	Winner	Country	Time	Notes
2010	Atkinson , CourtneyCourtney Atkinson	Australia	1:46.54
2009	Atkinson , CourtneyCourtney Atkinson	Australia	1:47.03
2008	Atkinson , CourtneyCourtney Atkinson	Australia	1:46:46
2007	Walton , CraigCraig Walton	Australia	1:48:46

Elite women

Year	Winner	Country	Time	Notes
2010	Caroline Steffen	Switzerland	2:01:18
2009	Jackson, EmmaEmma Jackson	Australia	2:01:02
2008	Snowsill , EmmaEmma Snowsill	Australia	1.59.39
2007	Snowsill , EmmaEmma Snowsill	Australia	2.01.09

Events

The Noosa Triathlon Festival encompasses a range of events, including a run-swim-run, ocean swimming, cycling, and golf. There are specific events for children and also celebrity events. [1]

External links

• Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival homepage
• USM Events (current organisers)