Ashleigh Gentle, with 10 consecutive wins, will miss the Noosa Triathlon to focus on her T100 title push.
Freshly minted world champion Matthew Hauser will headline the event after a scheduling conflict ended Gentle's decade-long dominance.
Australia's 15-year world championship drought has been emphatically ended by Matthew Hauser.
Hauser will participate in the 42nd Noosa Triathlon, consisting of a 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, and 10km run.
Ashleigh Gentle's shift to middle-distance racing has altered her schedule, preventing her from extending her winning streak.
Author's summary: Matthew Hauser headlines Noosa Triathlon.