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Surf ironman and ironwoman competitors save 25 swimmers from a rip at Maroubra as severe weather warning issued for the Top End

Recovering athletes who had participated in a surf ironmen and ironwomen competition have sprung into action and saved...

Ironman and ironwoman athletes have helped with a mass rescue at a Sydney beach after more than 20 people g...

The Nutri-Grain Ironman and Ironwoman Series had only just wrapped its competition for the day when a group of swimmers were sucked into a flash rip at Maroubra about 4pm on Sunday.

Officials say they hope swimmers will take away one message from the dramatic incident.

More than 20 swimmers caught in a flash rip at a beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs were rescued after athletes taking part in a competition at the beach swung into action.

It’ll be the first time since 2016 that the ‘Aussies’ have been held in the region, with up to 7000 athletes expected to power through sand and surf at Coolum, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Clubs. SLSA’s national competition manager Wayne Druery conducted a site inspection with local officials at Maroochydore on Thursday to finetune plans ahead of the championships from April 16-24. “We’re super excited,” Druery said. “U...