TRI247
Search
shop
SUPERTRI E TICKETS DISCOUNT & VIP COMPETITION
SUPERTRI E TICKETS DISCOUNT & VIP COMPETITION

‘It’s the best I could do’ – Cameron Wurf gave ‘everything’ at Kona

The Aussie admits he was outdone by some phenomenal performances in Hawaii

Last updated -
SHOP
Watch Potter, Brownlee & Beaugrand LIVE

Cameron Wurf says he had nothing more to give at the IRONMAN World Championship as he came home in 11th place.

The Australian recorded the second fastest bike leg of Saturday’s race with 4:09:03 and described his 2:54:26 run in Hawaii as one of his strongest.

His bike time was actually three seconds quicker than his mark from 2018 which was an all-time record until it was demolished on Saturday by long-time leader and eventual runner-up Sam Laidlow.

But Wurf, who was a top 10 finisher at Kona in 2018 and 2019, admitted that a personal-best performance is sometimes not enough at a race of such magnitude.

Difficult day

“Well, I performed to my number, I think it’s the first time I’ve done that,” the 39-year-old said. “It’s the best run I’ve had, but unfortunately the other guys all did their best swim, bike and run.

“It’s the best I could do, the big thing is it’s a championship and you have to give it everything you’ve got.

“I always say you learn the most on the days where it’s most difficult, and today was definitely a difficult one.

“I just tried to not throw my toys out of the pram and get the best result I could with the preparation I’d done and what I came here with, and that’s what I think I did.”

Cameron Wurf Kona
Cameron Wurf was the second quickest on the bike at Kona.
Advertisement

Back to normality

With recent years massively disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, Wurf is looking forward to more stability and structure in 2023 as he looks improve on his Kona display.

“Yeah, [I] need to go away and work harder,” he said. “It’s just great to be back, great to be back in the routine and great to be back here.

“I’m a routine man so hopefully now, year on year, we can get back to some normality and I can fight my way back towards the top.”

Advertisement

Bar raised

Wurf went on to highlight the ever-improving standards in IRONMAN racing, exemplified by Kona winner Gustav Iden‘s 7:40:23 course record, and how the iconic event is the perfect indicator of a triathlete’s current level.

“Obviously the level has gone up so much, you used to have a handful of really good guys and you’d get away with an average day and still go okay, but now you have a great day and you’re five, six, seven spots down the list,” he said.

“It’s how you want it, it’s the one race in the year where the best all turn up at their best.

“We all know we have to be at our best here and you are where you finish.”

“That’s where you are for the next 12 months until you get the chance to come back and have another crack at it. It’s exciting now to turn the page on this one.”

max-neumann-kona-2022-run
Cameron Wurf’s compatriot Max Neumann finished fourth at Kona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Aussie excellence

Wurf hailed his competitors in Hawaii, in particular compatriot Max Neumann after he enjoyed a superb race, breaking the previous course record to clinch fourth.

“Congratulations to all the guys that finished ahead of me, just class all around, some stellar performances, and Max Neumann fourth, the Aussie was great,” he said.

“I didn’t see him in the swim, I saw him off the start, saw him on the bike and saw him running and he looked fantastic and it’s really exciting for Australia that we have a couple of guys up there.

“Well, I put myself in there, but Max is the one with a genuine chance at the moment of getting back up there, so I’ve got to go away and work hard and help him in out in that fight with the Europeans.”

13th April 2024 - London
Watch Potter, Brownlee & Beaugrand as these triathlon superstars take on the world in the build up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
LIMITED TICKETS - DON'T MISS OUT!
Olly Green
Written by
Olly Green
Olly is is been the content lead for RUN247, is a regular contributor to TRI247 and keeps an eye out for content that appeals to both audiences including interviews with pro Heather Jackson.
Discover more
Kyle Smith
Watt it takes to win at supertri E – a data dive into how deep the PROs have to dig
Arena Games Triathlon Finals Singapore - Beth Potter bike
The evolution of Esports in triathlon – How supertri brought virtual racing to the mainstream
Beth Potter Arena Games Triathlon Finals Singapore
Lightning fast splits and record breaking performances – relive some of the top moments from women’s supertri E racing
Lionel Sanders Arena Games Montreal game face on bike photo credit SLT
Countdown to supertri E – a look back at some of the most epic moments in men’s triathlon E racing
Challenge Barcelona 2023 - Photo Credit: Jose Luis Hourcade
Brownlee brothers on the costly race day swim mistakes to avoid – plus their own mishaps
latest News
Lucy Charles-Barclay comes home second at the Miami T100.
Lucy Charles-Barclay reveals injury struggle that almost kept her from competing in Miami T100
Sam Long wins IRONMAN 70.3 St George 2023 photo credit Jacob Kupferman / Getty Images for IRONMAN
American middle distance star doubling up with back-to-back IRONMAN Series and T100 races
ST GEORGE, UTAH - MAY 07: Lionel Sanders of Canada reacts as he approaches the finish line to place second during the 2021 IRONMAN World Championships on May 07, 2022 in St George, Utah. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
Professional triathlete Lionel Sanders on overtraining, burnout and balancing rest days
Sian Rainsley takes the tape at the World Triathlon Cup in Hong Kong.
Road to Paris 2024: Mark Allen on what we learned from a ‘strategic masterclass’ in Hong Kong
Katie Zaferes World Triathlon Cup Vina del Mar press 2023 Photo credit: World Triathlon / Wagner Araujo
American Olympic medalist says David Goggins book helped her bounce back to World Cup success
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
Invalid email address
The SBRX Group

Proudly elevating endurance sports through content, products & services

SBRX
RUN247
Share to...