Launceston's Jake Birtwhistle ready for world triathlon grand final

Andrew Mathieson
Updated September 15 2017 - 12:45pm, first published 12:26pm
NO ILLUSIONS: Launceston triathlete Jake Birtwhistle is primed for his biggest triathlon event of the year on Saturday in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Picture: Scott Gelston
NO ILLUSIONS: Launceston triathlete Jake Birtwhistle is primed for his biggest triathlon event of the year on Saturday in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Picture: Scott Gelston

Launceston triathlete star Jake Birtwhistle is set to spearhead Australia’s charge at the ITU world triathlon championship grand final.

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Andrew Mathieson

Andrew Mathieson

Sports Journalist

The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.

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