Bye bye Bay, bonjour world champs
Seven local athletes and one coach are among the NZ contingent heading to the International Triathlon Union's Long Distance Triathlon World Championship race.
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- 3:46 PM May 22nd
Seven local athletes and one coach are among the NZ contingent heading to the International Triathlon Union's Long Distance Triathlon World Championship race.
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