A desperate plea for help and a borrowed bike saw Launceston’s Jake Birtwhistle finish 39th at the International Triathlon Union grand final in Cozumel, Mexico. The under-23 world champion fought back strongly after a bad swim leg to storm home in the run. Rio Olympian Ryan Bailie was the highest placed Aussie in sixth, behind South African winner Henri Schoeman.
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Standing up: Tasmanian Jake Birtwhistle is now sitting 13th in the World Triathlon Series standings.
Rob Shaw
Sports editor
Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.
Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.
Joanna Guelas
Joanna Guelas
