Joe Gambles

Australian triathlete

This article is about the Australian triathlete. He is not to be confused with Joe Gamble.

Joe Gambles

Joe Gambles finishing at Ironman Melbourne 2012

Personal information
Born|  (1982-01-16) 16 January 1982 (age 42)[1]
Burton upon Trent, England
Height| 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Weight| 67 kg (148 lb)[1]
Sport
Country| Australia
Turned pro| 2000[1]

Medal record

Representing  Australia
Triathlon
Ironman 70.3
|  2013 | Individual
ITU Long Distance World Championships
|  2011  | Individual
|  2017  | Individual

Joseph Coyne Gambles (born 16 January 1982) is an Australian professional triathlete from Launceston, Tasmania who races in long distance, non-drafting triathlon events. In 2011 he placed second at the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships and in 2013 he finished third at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

## Career[edit]

Gambles was born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England and moved with his family to Australia at age three.[1][2] Athletically, he began running at five or six years old in local clubs. He competed in his first triathlon at 13, and won, before taking triathlon seriously at age 15 once he joined the Australian junior development program.[2][3] He raced as a professional for the first time at 16 as a "wildcard" before competing as an elite age group athlete for two seasons winning each race he entered. This success culminated in the 2000 World Championships when Joe took second in the 16- to 19-year-old category.[4] These results led to Gambles being named the Australian Junior Triathlete of the year.[5] From 2001 to 2004 Gambles focused on obtaining his Bachelor of Commerce at university while still competing in events in Australia, including the Triathlon Australia Accenture Series. After graduating he became a full-time athlete.[6]

Gambles would transition from draft legal to non-drafting races, a style of racing that better suited him, particularly half-iron and iron-distances.[3] Among his other successes he has won Ironman 70.3 Boulder for five time (2011 - 2014, 2016), a win in his Ironman debut at Wisconsin in 2010, a 2008 victory at the European Long Distance Triathlon Championships as a competitor for Great Britain, and a course record holder for 10 different half-iron distance courses.[7]

## Notable results[edit]

Gambles' notable race results include:[8]

Results list

| Year  | Event  | Place

|
|

2019 | Ironman Lake Placid | 2nd
2019 | Ironman 70.3 Eagleman | 1st
2019 | Ironman 70.3 Steelhead | 2nd
2018 | Ironman Boulder | 2nd
2018 | Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells | 2nd
2018 | Ironman 70.3 Waco | 3rd
2018 | Ironman 70.3 Los Cabos | 3rd
2018 | Ironman 70.3 Santa Rosa | 5th
2018 | Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga | 5th
2018 | Ironman 70.3 St. George | 7th
2017 | Ironman Cairns | 2nd
2017 | Ironman 70.3 Santa Rosa | 2nd
2017 | ITU Long Distance World Championships | 3rd
2017 | Ironman 70.3 Racine | 3rd
2017 | Ironman 70.3 Steelhead | 3rd
2017 | Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney | 5th
2017 | Ironman 70.3 St. George | 7th
2017 | Ironman 70.3 Oceanside | 8th
2016 | Ironman Arizona | 7th
2016 | Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 15th
2016 | Ironman 70.3 Boulder | 1st
2016 | Ironman 70.3 St. George | 3rd
2016 | Ironman 70.3 Oceanside | 14th
2015 | Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 16th
2015 | ITU Long Distance World Championships | 7th
2015 | Challenge Dubai | 10th
2014 | Challenge Roth | 4th
2014 | Ironman 70.3 Boulder | 1st
2014 | Ironman St. George | 4th
2014 | Ironman Lake Tahoe | 3rd
2013 | Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 3rd
2013 | Ironman 70.3 Boulder | 1st
2013 | Ironman 70.3 Syracuse | 1st
2013 | Rev3 Quassy | 1st
2012 | Ironman 70.3 Timberman | 1st
2012 | Ironman 70.3 Boulder | 1st
2012 | Ironman 70.3 Vineman | 2nd
2012 | Ironman 70.3 Syracuse | 1st
2011 | Ironman 70.3 Boulder | 1st
2011 | Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie | 1st
2011 | ITU Long Distance World Championships | 3rd
2011 | Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 5th
2010 | Ironman Wisconsin | 1st
2010 | Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 4th
2010 | Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens | 1st
2010 | Wildflower Triathlon | 2nd
2009 | Ironman 70.3 Vineman | 1st
2009 | Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens | 1st
2009 | Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 5th
2008 | European Long Distance Triathlon Championships | 1st[9]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e "Joe Gambles Quick Facts". K-Swiss. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
2. ^ a b Moore, Paul (1 February 2011). "20 Quick Questions: Joe Gambles". Triathlete Europe. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
3. ^ a b Finanger, Lars (29 October 2008). "Joe Gambles - coming to the USA". Slowtwitch.com. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
4. ^ "Male Age Group Results". tri2000.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2001. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
5. ^ Siff, Barry (7 November 2008). "Looking for a Breakthrough in Clearwater". World Triathlon Corporation. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
6. ^ "Bio". Joe-Gambles.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
7. ^ Carlson, Timothy (27 June 2014). "Joe Gambles is all in for 2014". Slowtwitch.com. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
8. ^ "Results". joegamblesracing.com. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
9. ^ "Weekend Roundup - International News". tri247.com. 7 September 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2014.

## External links[edit]

* Official website