Tokyo Olympics: Jake Birtwhistle caught in triathlon drama

July 26 2021 - 3:00pm
A BRIDGE TOO FAR: Jacob Birtwhistle during the bike leg of the men's individual triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics. Picture: AP
A BRIDGE TOO FAR: Jacob Birtwhistle during the bike leg of the men's individual triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics. Picture: AP

Launceston triathlete Jake Birtwhistle overcame oppressive heat, a bizarre false start and a suspected broken nose to finish 16th in his maiden Olympic race.

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