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Sharks Force Noosa Triathlon to Scrap Swim as Matt Hauser Defends His Title – WTOP News
Drones spotted multiple sharks 600m offshore, forcing organisers to replace the ocean swim with a 5km run.
- Australia's Matt Hauser defended his Noosa Triathlon title on Sunday after organizers replaced the traditional 1,500-meter ocean swim with a 5km run following shark sightings 600m offshore.
- Drones spotted multiple sharks 600m from shore early Sunday, forcing organizers to scrap the swim leg for the first time since 1983. The change was announced just 45 minutes before the start.
- Hauser crossed the line in one hour, 39 minutes and 34 seconds, with fellow Paris Olympian Luke Willian second in 1:42:59 and John Reed third after an explosive 5km opening dash.
- Paris Olympian Natalie Van Coevorden claimed the women's title, finishing 15 seconds ahead of Richelle Hill. Van Coevorden broke away midway through the run leg to secure victory.
- Hauser is targeting Australia's first men's medal at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. He concludes his season in Abu Dhabi this month before pursuing that goal.
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Sydney Morning Herald+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Swim leg of Noosa triathlon cancelled after multiple shark sightings
It is the first time the 1500-metre swim leg has been cancelled in the event’s 43-year history.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Winnipeg Free Press+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Sharks force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim as Matt Hauser defends his title
NOOSA, Australia (AP) — Australia's Matt Hauser defended his Noosa Triathlon title on Sunday after organizers scrapped the swim leg when drones spotted multiple sharks offshore, forcing a last-minute change to the course.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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