Shortis Realises a Dream, Keat Has Dream Debut

Tuesday, 7th December 2004

Australia reigned victorious in the inaugural dodo Ironman Western Australia Triathlon, with Queenslander and race favourite, 34-year-old Jason Shortis, winning the race strongly, crossing the finishing line in eight hours and 16 minutes. Meanwhile 26-year-old Ironman newcomer and dark horse, Queensland's Rebekah Keat, was the first woman across the line, beating women's race favourite New Zealand's Karyn Ballance by 21 minutes, with fellow country woman Fiona Docherty placing third.

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