Cam Wurf sets another outlandish goal for Ironman racing
Wurf's race schedule lines him up to be the first athlete to ever complete all Ironman Pro Series events
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Kevin Mackinnon
If any pro triathlete can follow through on hitting every single race on the 2025 Ironman Pro Series calendar, it just may be Australia’s Cam Wurf. Upon releasing his race schedule for this year, the former pro cyclist has signed up for every 70.3 and full distance Ironman race listed in the pro series. It’s never been done before.
The full list includes 14 races. If he can pull it off, it would be seven 70.3 races and seven full distance ones. The first kicks off March 23 with Ironman 70.3 Geelong in Australia. Straight after that race, Wurf would be lining up for Ironman South Africa. With no break in between those two races, it would onto the US for 70.3 Oceanside.
If Wurf manages these first three races back-to-back, it will be interesting to see what shape he finishes in. It would be a short reprieve before the next onslaught of back-to-backs with Ironman Texas, 70.3 Venice Jesolo and 70.3 St. George, taking Wurf to mid-May. The pattern continues with three back-to-backs, on average, throughout June, July, with a single race in August. If he earns world champion spots, that will take him to Nice, France for the Ironman World Championships in September, and to Marbella, Spain, for Ironman 70.3 World Championships in November.
No stranger to extremes
Wurf has never been your average athlete, so it is not altogether shocking that his race season goals are anything but average as well.
A Tasmanian, he started his athletic journey in rowing. He took it as far as the 2004 Athen Olympics, representing Australia. Becoming an Olympian is a lifetime achievement in itself, but for the curious and daring Wurf, it was only the beginning.
Having reached the highest level in rowing, he shifted his focus to cycling. For years he competed professionally for several teams, including Team Ineos Grenadiers. His prowess on the bike was undeniable, but Wurf felt a pull toward something even more challenging. In 2015, he made his debut in triathlon, finishing ninth overall at Ironman Whistler. This marked the start of his dual career as a professional cyclist and triathlete.
Wurf officially entered the professional triathlon ranks in 2016, competing in the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships in Cairns. Known for his exceptional cycling ability, he has set multiple course records for the bike leg in Ironman races, including at the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Kona. His best finish at the Ironman World Championships was fifth in 2019.
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Multiple professional arenas
Known for his incredible cycling ability, he not only provided excitement and intrigue, but became a legitimate threat in Ironman competitions. Challenged by his swim fitness, he came out far back at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, but fought back hard on the bike to finish seventh. He has astonished the triathlon community with his versatility as a pro cyclist and long-course triathlete, switching back and forth between a professional career in cycling and triathlon.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Wurf is also known for his unique training methods and bold personality. While he doesn’t always deliver the results he’s aiming for, he never disappoints with his latest out-of-the-box racing goals. Fans won’t have to wait long to find out if he’s in good form and heading into the season challenge at the top of his game. Ironman 70.3 Geelong boasts a solid list of competitors for him to take on.