Tasmanian triathlete Jake Birtwhistle relives Tokyo Olympic triathlon boat drama

Rob Shaw
December 6 2021 - 3:00pm
RUN FOR HOME: Jake Birtwhistle returned to competition at the Beauty Point Triathlon. Picture: Paul Scambler
RUN FOR HOME: Jake Birtwhistle returned to competition at the Beauty Point Triathlon. Picture: Paul Scambler

Tasmanian triathlete Jake Birtwhistle does not blame a farcical false start for a disappointing return from his maiden Olympic Games.

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Rob Shaw

Rob Shaw

Sports editor

Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.

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