Reigning champions Jack Moody (NZL) and Grace Thek (AUS) are set to defend their titles at the 2024 Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka event. The organising team points to an impressive line-up for the pro race on Saturday, February 17th, which will also feature anti-drafting technology from Race Ranger.
Jane Sharman, Event Director for the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka Festival of Triathlon, said “We’re thrilled to have an extremely competitive field this year with dynamic upcoming talent eager to test themselves on our unique terrain.”
The Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka Festival of Triathlon offers a diverse race program, including the Bay to Bay Swim event, Aquabike, Cross Tri events, and youth events from February 15-17, 2024. The scenic course, set against the backdrop of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, challenges athletes with hills on both the bike and run routes.
In addition to Grace Thek from Australia, the women’s field also includes current New Zealand IRONMAN Champion, Els Visser from the Netherlands; local athlete Rebecca (Bec) Clarke, and British athlete Laura Siddall.
Other strong contenders in the women’s field include Laura Wood, Sarah Thomas, Fiona Gallagher, Aleisha Wesley, Kathryn Krosch, Kiri Atkin and Hannah Knighton.
In the men’s field, defending champ Jack Moody leads a strong line-up of homegrown athletes, including Mike Phillips and Kyle Smith, and features up and coming international and New Zealand athletes Colin Szuch, Nick Thompson, Tom Somerville, Fraser Walsh, Benjamin Zorgnottu and Brett Clifford.
