PHOTO: DIEGO BELLITwenty years of Challenge Wanaka action culminated in two dramatic premier races on Saturday. Moody, who has raced Challenge Wānaka since the start of his professional career, delivered a trademark run performance along the scenic but demanding lakefront course. The bike course was pretty honest. Jack Moody celebrates victory in the men’s race at Challenge Wanaka on Saturday. In a milestone moment for Challenge Wānaka, Oliver Pritchard (Great Britain) made his debut as the world’s first professional deaf triathlete, finishing the course in 4hr 16min 9sec.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 22, 2026 15:52 UTC