Top women athletes confirm spot at Challenge Wanaka

Top women athletes confirm spot at Challenge Wanaka

World-renowned triathlete and multiple iron distance champion, Belinda Granger (AUS) has confirmed her entry at Challenge Wanaka on 15 January, as has current world age group champion, Belinda Harper (NZL).

Ms Granger won the inaugural Challenge Wanaka in 2007 and joins men’s 2007 champion, Luke Dragstra (CAN) in returning to Wanaka for the fifth anniversary of the event. She has 11 other iron distance titles to her credit as well as numerous podium finishes around the world.

“We’re delighted to have both Belinda and Luke here looking to reclaim the titles they won five years ago,” said race director, Victoria Murray-Orr. “It’s also very exciting that Belinda Harper has chosen to make Challenge Wanaka her first race as a professionalathlete following her record-breaking performance at Kona in October.”

Ms Harper broke the women's age group record in Hawaii with 9:44:19 winning the 35-39 age group and taking the world age group title.

Challenge Wanaka takes place on 15 January from 6.30am. Supporters around the world can follow athletes through the Sport Splits iPhone app or via real time text updates. Visit www.challenge-wanaka.com for further information.

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