WA’s very own Matt Burton secured 2nd place last Sunday at Busselton’s Ironman, punching his ticket to Kona, Ironman’s world champs.

Despite coming out of the water on the back foot Burton bulldozed the 180km bike leg, clawing back eventual winner Daniel Bækkegård for the start of a long 42km run.

The Dane proved too strong for Burton, but the result wasn't lost on the West Aussie, setting a new Australian record for a full distance Ironman.

WA’s very own Matt Burton secured 2nd place last Sunday at Busselton’s Ironman, punching his ticket to Kona, Ironman’s world champs.
Despite coming out of the water on the back foot Burton bulldozed the 180km bike leg, clawing back eventual winner Daniel Bækkegård for the start of a long 42km run.
The Dane proved too strong for Burton, but the result wasn't lost on the West Aussie, setting a new Australian record for a full distance Ironman.

Wide World of Sports is a brand sports lovers know and love, and now Perth listeners have their very own edition of the show.

Each day, Adam Papalia will be joined by some of the biggest names to have taken to the sporting field and we’ll be checking in with all your favourite teams.

It’s the show sports fans can’t miss, with the opinions you want to hear and all the breaking news as it comes to hand.

Wide World of Sports is a brand sports lovers know and love, and now Perth listeners have their very own edition of the show.
Each day, Adam Papalia will be joined by some of the biggest names to have taken to the sporting field and we’ll be checking in with all your favourite teams.
It’s the show sports fans can’t miss, with the opinions you want to hear and all the breaking news as it comes to hand.

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