Who won the Coolangatta Gold?

Courtney Hancock staged a stunning come from behind win to take out the 2021 Coolangatta Gold, becoming the first female ever to win four titles in the iconic endurance race. Hancock managed to claw her way back from a less than ideal 23 kilometre ski leg that saw her fifth out of the water.

How long does the Coolangatta Gold take?

The Coolangatta Gold typically sees more than 700 competitors’ line up in individual and team events across the two-day event, participating in youth, open and masters’ categories for both the 21KM short course and 41.8KM long course.

Is Wilbur Wilde in Coolangatta Gold?

Television career His CV also boasts a string of movie credits including Trojan Warrior, Mad Max, The Coolangatta Gold, City of the Damned, Jenny Kissed Me, Dead End Drive-In, and Cool Change.

Who won the first Coolangatta Gold event in 1984?

In 2018, the prestigious Coolangatta Gold celebrates its 18th year of competition since it was first run in 1984. Manly Life Saving Club’s Guy Leech was just 18-years-old when he won the inaugural event that was staged for the making of the iconic 80s Australian movie, Coolangatta Gold.

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What is Wilbur Wilde’s real name?

Nicholas Robert Aitken

Wilbur Wilde
Born Nicholas Robert Aitken 5 October 1955 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation Television and radio presenter Saxophonist
Years active 1975−present
Known for Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons

How old is Bonnie Hancock?

Starting from her hometown of the Gold Coast in December, the 31 year-old’s 16,000km paddling trip brought her to Perth, and some respite after she successfully navigated the Great Australian Bight – but at significant cost.

How do you train Coolangatta Gold?

10 tips to get you ready to tackle and complete the Coolangatta Gold.

  1. FIND A COACH. Coaches are the X Factor in achievement.
  2. PLAN YOUR PROGRAM. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
  3. FIND A TEAM.
  4. ASK YOURSELF WHY?
  5. GET YOUR GEAR IN ORDER.
  6. GET A HEALTH CHECK.
  7. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE RACE.
  8. BALANCE BUDDY.

For the filming of the race, the producers decided to run The Coolangatta Gold as an actual event, rather than film set up shots. Many well-known ironmen at the time competed, but it was won by the unheralded 18-year-old Guy Leech, from Manly.

Is there a movie about the Coolangatta Gold?

For the 1984 film, see The Coolangatta Gold (film). The Coolangatta Gold is one of the premier events in the sport of Ironman (surf lifesaving). The event is organised by Surf Life Saving Australia.

Where did the idea for Coolangatta come from?

In 1984, Peter Schrek was writing a movie featuring the talents of ironman legend Grant Kenny, about two brothers competing for their father’s love. Needing a dramatic climax for the movie, Schrek was sitting on a Gold Coast beach when he came up with the idea of racing from Surfers Paradise, all the way down to Coolangatta, and back up again.