# Mooloolaba Triathlon
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The '''Mooloolaba Triathlon''' is an annual [triathlon](/source/triathlon) held since 1993 in [Mooloolaba](/source/Mooloolaba), [Queensland](/source/Queensland), [Australia](/source/Australia).[{{Cite web |date=2022-03-08 |title=Why enduring spectacle is even more special this year |url=https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2022/03/09/mooloolaba-triathlon-2022/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=Sunshine Coast News |language=en-AU}}] It is reported to attract up to 4,000 competitors and includes [open-water swimming](/source/open_water_swimming), [cycling](/source/cycling), and [running](/source/running).[{{Cite web |last=Hui |first=Jin |date=2022-03-15 |title=Mooloolaba Tri celebrates 30 years |url=https://noosatoday.com.au/news/15-03-2022/mooloolaba-tri-celebrates-30-years/ |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=Noosa Today |language=en-US}}] USM EVENTS (now [World Triathlon Corporation](/source/World_Triathlon_Corporation))[{{Cite web |last=Triathlete.com |date=2012-02-15 |title=WTC Acquires Australia's USM Events |url=https://www.triathlete.com/culture/news/wtc-acquires-australias-usm-events/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Triathlete |language=en}}] owns and manages the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival. The Mooloolaba Triathlon is the second-largest Olympic distance triathlon event in Australia.[{{cite web |url=http://www.ocrf.com.au/community-events/mooloolaba-triathlon-festival-2013/ |title=Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival 2013 |date=17 March 2013 |publisher=Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation |accessdate=2 October 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131002013320/http://www.ocrf.com.au/community-events/mooloolaba-triathlon-festival-2013/ |archive-date=2 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}]
The Mooloolaba Triathlon is the centerpiece of a three-day multi-sport festival. The festival includes events for both elite and beginning athletes, including the Age Group Triathlon, Asics Twilight 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) Run, the Peregian Springs Mooloolaba Ocean Swim, and for children, the Courier-Mail Mooloolaba Superkidz Triathlon.
Also staged in conjunction with the festival is the International Triathlon Union Mooloolaba Triathlon World Cup, the only Australian leg of the [ITU Triathlon World Cup Series](/source/ITU_Triathlon_World_Cup). As the first race of the season, the World Cup event consistently draws thousands of spectators and a talented international field. In 2011, the world’s top triathletes raced for a prize pool totaling US $100,000.
In 2013, the swim leg of the race was moved to the [Mooloolah River](/source/Mooloolah_River) for safety reasons after [Tropical Cyclone Sandra](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Australian_region_cyclone_season) created huge swells.[{{Cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-14/wild-surf-forces-mooloolaba-triathlon-swim-move/4572338 |title=Wild surf forces Mooloolaba Triathlon swim move |accessdate=2 October 2013 |date=14 March 2013 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation }}]
==ITU men ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
!Year !! Winner !! Country !! Time !! Notes
|-
|2016 || {{sortname|Mario|Mola}} || {{ flagicon|ESP }} [Spain](/source/Spain) || 52:55 || Sprint distance race
|-
|2015 || {{sortname|David|Hauss}} || {{ flagicon|FRA }} [France](/source/France) || 55:22 || Sprint distance race
|-
|2014 || {{sortname|Mario|Mola}} || {{ flagicon|ESP }} [Spain](/source/Spain) || 54:18 || Sprint distance race
|-
|2013 || {{sortname|Javier|Gómez|Francisco Javier Gómez Noya}} || {{ flagicon|ESP }} [Spain](/source/Spain) || 1:54:32 ||
|-
|2012 || {{sortname|Peter|Kerr|Peter Kerr (triathlete)}} || {{ flagicon|AUS }} [Australia](/source/Australia) || 1:49:29 ||
|-
|2011 || {{sortname|Mitchell|Robins}} || {{ flagicon|AUS }} [Australia](/source/Australia) || 1:51:45 ||
|-
|2010 || {{sortname|Brad| Kahlefeldt}} || {{ flagicon|AUS }} [Australia](/source/Australia) || 1:51:31 ||
|-
|2009 || {{sortname|Courtney|Atkinson}} || {{ flagicon|AUS }} [Australia](/source/Australia) || 1:52:05 ||
|-
|2008 || {{sortname|Javier|Gómez|Francisco Javier Gómez Noya}} || {{ flagicon|ESP }} [Spain](/source/Spain) || 1:49:50 ||
|-
|2007 || {{sortname|Brad|Kahlefeldt}} || {{ flagicon|AUS }} [Australia](/source/Australia) || 1:49:22 ||
|}
==ITU women ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
!Year !! Winner !! Country !! Time !! Notes
|-
|2016 || {{sortname|Jodie|Stimpson}} || {{flagicon|GBR}} [Great Britain](/source/Great_Britain)|| 58:31 || Sprint distance race
|-
|2015 || {{sortname|Tamara|Gómez Garrido}} || {{flagicon|SPA}} [Spain](/source/Spain)|| 1:01:42 || Sprint distance race
|-
|2014 || {{sortname|Gwen|Jorgensen}} || {{flagicon|USA}} [United States](/source/United_States)|| 59:55 || Sprint distance race
|-
|2013 || {{sortname|Anne|Haug}} || {{flagicon|GER}} [Germany](/source/Germany)|| 2:04:31 ||
|-
|2012 || {{sortname|Sarah|Deuble}} || {{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australia)|| 2:02:52 ||
|-
|2011 || {{sortname|Ashleigh|Gentle}} || {{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australia)|| 2:03:25 ||
|-
|2010 || {{sortname|Vendula|Frintová}} || {{flagicon|CZE}} [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_Republic)|| 2:03:15 ||
|-
|2009 || {{sortname|Kirsten|Sweetland}} || {{flagicon|CAN}} [Canada](/source/Canada) || 2:01:59 ||
|-
|2008 || {{sortname|Emma|Snowsill}} || {{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australia) || 2:00:44 ||
|-
|2007 || {{sortname|Emma|Snowsill}} || {{flagicon|AUS}} [Australia](/source/Australia) || 1:59:20 ||
|}
==See also==
{{Portal|Queensland}}
*[Sport in Queensland](/source/Sport_in_Queensland)
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*[http://www.usmevents.com.au/ USM Events]
*[http://www.triathlon.org/ International Triathlon Uninon]
Category:Sport in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Category:Maroochydore
Category:Sports competitions in Queensland
Category:Triathlon competitions
Category:Recurring sporting events established in 1993
Category:1993 establishments in Australia
Category:Triathlon competitions in Australia
Category:Events affected by Cyclone Alfred (2025)
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