Hunter Kemper - Legends of Triathlon 53

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of the sport's most distinctive champions - Faris Al-Sultan, the 2005 IRONMAN World Champion. Known for his trademark beard, his fierce competitiveness, and his no-nonsense approach to racing, Faris carved out a career defined by grit, authenticity, and passion for the sport. From his early days as a young athlete in Germany to conquering Kona in the heat of Hawaii, Faris reflects on the highs, lows, and defining moments of his journey. We talk about what it took to win on triathlon's biggest stage, his years as a consistent world-class performer, and how he transitioned into coaching and shaping the next generation of athletes. This is a deep dive into the mind of one of triathlon's true originals - a man who did things his way and left an indelible mark on the sport. You can follow Faris by clicking here.

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of New Zealand's greatest endurance athletes, Cameron Brown. Known for his incredible longevity at the top of the sport, Cameron carved out a career that spanned decades, inspiring generations of triathletes with his consistency, toughness, and passion for racing. From his early days breaking through on the international scene to becoming a multiple-time Ironman New Zealand champion, Cameron built a legacy few can match. He not only competed with the best in the world but continued to perform at the highest level well into his 40s, something almost unheard of in the sport. We talk about his career highlights, the mindset that allowed him to stay competitive for so long, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in triathlon. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, Cameron's story is one of resilience, dedication, and pure love for racing. You can follow Cam by clicking here.

In this episode we have legendary Australian athlete Mirinda Carfrae. Support the show: Click on this link to become a patron. 

In this episode we have legendary Australian athlete Craig Alexander. You can find out more about Craig here: www.alexander.sansego.co

This episode we have triathlon legend Emma Carney on the show. She covers her amazing career in the sport. You can get her new book: Hard Wired - Life, Death, and Triathlon by clicking here.

In this episode we have an interview with triathlon legend Leanda Cave. You can follow Leanda here. www.clubleandacave.com

In this episode we interview Olympic gold medallist and New Zealand triathlon legend Hamish Carter.

John Lunt was one of the key figures in developing events in the early days starting in 1990 with the Human Race events. He was also the race director of the 2002 commonwealth games and competition manger for the London Olympic triathlon in 2012. In this episode he shares many stories from his time in triathlon.

Dave Scott is the first legend of triathlon. He had an amazingly successful career where he was 6x Ironman World Champion and has been a leading thinker in the sport till this day. On this episode Dave shares many of the stories from his time in the sport.  You can find Dave here: www.davescottinc.com

Greg Bennet had a long and very successful triathlon career. He won two International Triathlon Union World Series titles, six World Cup titles, as well as being ranked world number one triathlete in 2002 and 2003. Bennett qualified for the Australian Olympic team at Athens, 2004 and was reserve for  Beijing, 2008 Summer Olympics. Plus a lot of winning in the US.  On this episode Greg shares many of the great stories from his time in the sport.  If you want to follow Greg or subscribe to his podcast click here: https://www.bennettendurance.com