From Rio gold to Wollongong glory — this episode dives deep into the rise of para triathlon and the excitement of hosting the World Championships on Australian soil.

Michellie and Evan sit down with Paralympic champion Katie Kelly, para triathlon star Anu Francis, and Bec Burns from AusTriathlon to explore what makes Wollongong such a special host city. From personal reflections and groundbreaking performances to the surge of global interest in para sport, this conversation celebrates resilience, inclusivity, and the future of triathlon.

Whether you’re chasing start lines or cheering from the sidelines, this is a powerful look at the momentum behind para triathlon — and the magic of racing on home soil.

Check out the action for Wollongong 2025 https://wollongongtriathlon.com/ and @AusTriathlon

Follow Anu @anu__francis

Learn more about the Sport Access foundation @sportaccessfdn or visit https://www.sportaccessfoundation.org.au/

Bec can be found @becburns84

If you want to reach out to Michellie Jones you can find her at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://giddyupmultisports.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for all things Triathlon

Evan Gruda can be found on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GrudaGoesGlobal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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