Search
shop

Former IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae honoured ahead of IRONMAN Australia

Mirinda Carfrae has been inducted into the IRONMAN in Australia Hall of Fame ahead of IRONMAN Australia next month, which will be held in Port Macquarie.
Staff Reporter
Last updated -
Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

One of the best long course triathletes in the world during the late 2000s and early 2010s, Mirinda Carfrae, has been recognized ahead of next month’s IRONMAN Australia.

The former professional triathlete turned commentator, who won the IRONMAN World Championship three times, has been inducted into the IRONMAN in Australia Hall of Fame.

Carfrae became the 25th inductee and now sits alongside some of the most prestigious names from Down Under who have made a significant and lasting impact on IRONMAN in Australia over the years.

“It actually feels surreal to be receiving this honour”

Having raced her final professional event in 2022 before retiring, Carfrae has since turned her hand to commentary and proven to be as well equipped on the mic as she was on the race course.

Mirinda Carfrae winning the IRONMAN World Championship title.
[Photo Credit – IM]

Accepting her honour, the 43-year-old said that being inducted felt ‘surreal’ and underlined the importance triathlon had played in her own life.

“It’s truly an honour to be inducted into the IRONMAN in Australia Hall of Fame, it actually feels surreal to be receiving this honour.

“To have the privilege and support to race IRONMAN is one thing but to have spent half of my life literally living my dreams is just something I feel so lucky to have been able to do.

“It’s wonderful to be able to add my name to the long list of amazing triathletes that have come out of Australia.”  

“I’m a very proud Australian”

Standing on seven IRONMAN World Championship podiums between 2009 and 2016, with three wins, three runner-up finished and a third place finish, Carfrae was a constant force on the world stage for close to a decade.

To have represented her country whilst doing so, says Carfrae, was the greatest honour, and something she could never dream of eclipsing.

“I’m a very proud Australian and to be able to represent Australia on the world stage has been nothing short of wonderful. For sure a childhood dream, I just could not have dreamed of anything better.

After two decades at the pointy end of the sport, Carfrae said that her transition to coaching and commentary has been a nice change of pace that has kept her engaged with the triathlon world.

“After spending over 20 years racing triathlon it’s really nice to be able to hop over the other side of the fence and now coach and mentor other athletes on their individual journeys through the sport.

 “It’s also been such a pleasure to be able to join in with some race commentary – something I never thought I would do but truly enjoy.”   

Tomos Land
Written by
Tomos Land
Tomos Land is a triathlon & running journalist whose expertise lies in the professional world of short course & long distance triathlon, though he also boasts an extensive knowledge of ultra-running.
Discover more
Laura Siddall Challenge Roth 2025 finish line
PremiumLaura Siddall: 10 things I’ve learned from my professional triathlon career
Ruth Astle finishing IRONMAN Vitoria 2024
PremiumHow to cope with a DNF: Elite athletes share their stories
PremiumIs your evening workout routine wrecking your recovery? Expert physiologist on how to improve recovery and what NOT to do
Caroline Pohle Lena Meissner ironman 703 jonkoping sprint 2025
PremiumTriathlon’s mid-season report card: Tim Don on who’s raising the bar this triathlon race season
03/07/2025 - Tour de France 2025 - Grand départ Jour 2 - Lille - Présentation des équipes -Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma-Lease a Bike)
PremiumWhat triathletes can learn from the Tour de France pro peloton
latest News
Sam Long - T100 San Francisco 2024 bike
‘No No No’ – culture shock and bike crash for American star Sam Long in Italy
Georgia Taylor Brown wins supertri Chicago 2024 photo credit supertri
Georgia Taylor-Brown on enjoying her busy “year off” and wanting “to go out on a bit of a high”
challenge roth race ranger
Challenge Roth publish RaceRanger anti-drafting data from both pro races in a first for triathlon
Sam Laidlow celebrates Challenge Roth win 2025
IRONMAN Leeds 2025: Date, start time and how to follow live
Anne Haug wins Challenge Roth 2024 [Photo credit: Simon Fischer | Challenge Roth]
Triathlon legend and current world record holder Anne Haug announces her retirement
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

TRI247-LOGO_Primary-Black_RGB-1

CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO BECOME PART OF SOMETHING EPIC

We’re on a mission to elevate the world of endurance sport, becoming your go-to resource for expert training tips and inspiration, unbiased reporting and creating a platform for grassroots voices. But we can’t do it without you on board! Choose a TRI247+ membership option below and become part of something epic.

£7.95/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

100+ new articles/month

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

£47.95/year
£95.40/year

50% Discount

100+ new articles/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

Share to...