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Ironman (surf Lifesaving)
The sport of Ironman was developed in 1964 in Australia by Valentine Trainor to combine the four main disciplines of surf lifesaving into a single race; swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running. The sport should not be confused with Ironman triathlon. It is typically run as a single event as a part of a surf life saving carnival, although it can be run as a sport in its own right. Internationally it is sometimes called Oceanman. History After the creation of the Surf Lifesaving movement in 1907, members needed a way to stay fit and hone their skills in between patrols. Thus, in 1915, the first NSW Titles were held. These early titles held traditional events such as the boat race, march past, R&R and surf races. On a 1964 Australian tour of California, the competitors came across an event known as the 'Taplin', which involved a swim, ski, board legs, with running transitions. This became the ironman race. In 1966, it was first held at the Australian Championships at Cool ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valentine Trainor
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Ky Hurst
Ky Hurst (born 11 March 1981) is an Australian swimmer and ironman. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 10km marathon swimming event and finished in 11th place, after qualifying by finishing fifth at the 2008 FINA World Open Water Swimming Championship. Hurst was one of the first Australian athletes to gain selection for the 2012 London Olympics by placing fifth at the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Championships. At that time Hurst decided to continue to pursue both swimming and Ironman racing during 2012, the latter he competed in with great success. Hurst was a long term ward of master coach Dennis Cottrell, at the Miami Club. He is now under noted swimmer and coach Colin Braund and in Bond Club. He won a silver medal at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships in the 5km Open Water swimming event. He failed to qualify for the 1500m freestyle event at the 2004 Summer Olympics placing 3rd. In ironman competitions, Hurst has won four Australian Ironman titles, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Lifesaving World Championships
The 1988 Lifesaving World Championships were held between 22 and 27 March 1988 at the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. These were the first Lifesaving World Championships to include both pool and ocean events with the pool events being conducted at the Southport Olympic Pool in Southport and the ocean events being conducted at Main Beach and Greenmount Beach. As well as being the first championships to include both pool and ocean lifesaving events, these were the first championships to conduct contests for both Interclub and International teams. Competitors representing teams from 10 countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and the United States took part. The National Teams competition included 5 pool and 11 ocean events, whilst the Interclub competition included 8 men's pool events, 13 men's ocean events, and 3 women's ocean events. Competitors from Australia dominated the competitions. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Lifesaving World Championships
The 1983 Lifesaving World Championships were held between 17 and 21 April 1983, on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, United States of America. Twenty-two ocean and beach events were contested at several beach venues, including: North Beach; Makapuu Beach; Waikiki; and Bellows Beach. References Surf lifesaving Lifesaving Sports competitions in Hawaii Lifesaving Lifesaving is the act involving rescue, resuscitation and first aid. It often refers to water safety and aquatic rescue; however, it could include ice rescue, flood and river rescue, swimming pool rescue and other emergency medical servic ... Lifesaving competitions {{water-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 World Lifesaving Championships
The 1981 Lifesaving World Championships were conducted between 1–3 May 1981 at Kuta Beach on the island of Bali in Indonesia. They were held under the auspices of World Lifesaving (WLS), one of the two precursor organisations to the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). 15 Ocean and Beach events were held purely for competitors representing their club teams. Some 47 club teams participated from 5 countries including Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It was the first World Lifesaving Championships for Clubs. Results References {{reflist Surf lifesaving Lifesaving Lifesaving is the act involving rescue, resuscitation and first aid. It often refers to water safety and aquatic rescue; however, it could include ice rescue, flood and river rescue, swimming pool rescue and other emergency medical servic ... Sport in Bali Lifesaving competitions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayley Bateup
Hayley Bateup (born 9 January 1980 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian professional ironwoman, surf life saver and model. She has won The Coolangatta Gold The Coolangatta Gold is one of the premier events in the sport of Ironman (surf lifesaving). The event is organised by Surf Life Saving Australia. The Event History In 1984, Peter Schrek was writing a movie featuring the talents of ironman ... three times. Bateup appeared on the 2008 series of Australian Gladiators as 'Nitro'. Her long-time partner is April Zekulich. thetelegraph.com.au References External links * Living people[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierce Leonard
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Nathan Smith (lifesaver)
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Zane Holmes
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Steven Pullen
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Dean Mercer
Dean Paul Mercer (24 November 1969 – 28 August 2017) was an Australian sportsman who competed in ironman events. Career Mercer was born in Bulli and raised in Thirroul, both suburbs of Wollongong. Early in his career, Mercer and his brother Darren were coached by their father, John. Mercer became a professional ironman at 15 and competed from 1987 to 2010. He won the Australian open ironman titles in 1989 and 1995, and five New South Wales championships. In 1997 he won the World Oceanman series. He competed in his last Coolangatta Gold aged 40. In 1992, Mercer was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for "service to surf lifesaving", and in 1990 was inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions at Sydney Olympic Park. At the time of his death Mercer was director of surf sports, and nippers coach, at Kurrawa Surf Club at Broadbeach, Queensland a position he held since October 2014. Private life Born on 24 November 1969 to Maureen and John Mercer, Mercer grew up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships known as The Aussies is the national Surf lifesaving championships for Australia. It is the largest surf lifesaving event in Australia and the largest event of its kind in the world. It is organised by Surf Life Saving Australia, and had been held annually since 1915. The first Australian Surf Life Saving Championships were held at Bondi Beach, New South Wales in March 1915. The first Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Masters Championships took place in 1987. It has since become an annual event, providing a platform for experienced surf life savers to showcase their skills and compete at a high level. List of Championships List of Championship Pointscore Winners List of Ironman and Ironwoman Champions Held at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships every year, the Australian Ironman and Ironwoman Title is awarded to the winners of these events. The format is the same as for typical surf carnivals, a 10-to-20-minute race wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
