Oceania bids farewell to two of its greatest triathletes, as New Zealand’s Braden Currie and Australia’s Aaron Royle have both announced their retirement from professional racing.
After more than sixteen years at the top level, Currie closes out an exceptional career highlighted by victories and podiums across the globe. The Kiwi star is a two-time Ironman New Zealand champion, a three-time Ironman Cairns winner, and famously finished on the podium at the 2022 Ironman World Championship in St. George. Over the past decade, Currie claimed more than 51 victories and stood on the podium 72 times across a wide range of endurance events.
Text continues below pictureRoyle, too, leaves behind a remarkable legacy. The Australian represented his country at two Olympic Games, finishing ninth in Rio de Janeiro (2016) and thirteenth in Tokyo (2021). Earlier in his career, he captured the U23 World Championship title, marking him as one of the sport’s brightest young talents of his generation.
With their retirements, both Currie and Royle close impressive chapters in triathlon history – two athletes whose performances, professionalism, and passion have inspired a generation across Oceania and beyond.