Noosa Triathlon: Hauser Headlines, Gentle Out
Ashleigh Gentle, a 10-time consecutive Noosa Triathlon winner, will miss the event to focus on her T100 title push.
World champion Matthew Hauser will headline the Noosa Triathlon after Gentle's scheduling conflict ended her decade-long dominance.
- Gentle has won 11 of the past 12 Noosa Triathlons.
- Hauser, 27, won gold in the series final in Wollongong, ending Australia's 15-year world championship drought.
Australia's 15-year world championship drought has ended with Hauser's win.
Hauser will participate in the 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, and 10km victory lap at the 42nd Noosa Triathlon.
Ashleigh Gentle will prioritize her T100 title push over the Noosa Triathlon.
Author's summary: Hauser headlines Noosa Triathlon after Gentle's withdrawal.