Energy Link Triathlon Coaches
Bruce Thomas - Level 2 Triathlon Coach (level 3 pending)
One of Australia's best ever long distance Triathletes. Bruce is 4 times Australian Ultra Distance Triathlon Champion and 7th place finisher at the World Ironman Championships in Hawaii. He has raced extensively in Australia and Internationally, representing Australia in the Elite Division at World Long Course Championships and at the Hawaii Ironman. Bruce is a qualified Teacher, and coaches, mentors and motivates some of Australia’s most promising future prospects in the sport of triathlon. Bruce is married to Christina and a father of three.
Achievements:
- Four times Australian Ironman Triathlon Champion.
- 1993-1994 Australian Triathlete of the Year.
- 1993 Runner-up World Ironman Triathlon Series.
- 1993 finished 7th Ironman Triathlon World Championships, Hawaii.
- Won Races in: Australia, USA & Japan.
- Completed 13 Ironman Triathlons in: Australia, USA, Germany & Canada.
- Professional Level 2 Triathlon Coach.
- Awarded Australian Sports Medal 2000.
- National Elite Triathlon Selector.
- 2003 Australian Ironman Hall of Fame inductee
Coaching Accreditation:
Tri NSW licence # 1019744
Christina Thomas - Level 2 Triathlon Coach
Mother of three and Level 2 Triathlon coach and former AustralianChampion. Christina has been coaching for 12 years and has raced for many years including 3 years as a professional and understands all the requirements to train and race effectively. As a coach Christina's experience is widely regarded for excellent mentoring and communication.
Achievements:
- Former Australian Ironman Champion
- Australian Ironman - 3rd open
- Fiji International Triathlon - 3rd open
- Australian Long Course Titles - 3rd open
- North Queensland Long Course Championships - 1st open
- St George National series - 4th open
- State Long Course Championships - 2nd open
- School State level Swimmer/ National Level track running
Coaching Accreditation:
Tri NSW licence # 1019745
Bern Ward – Level 1 Triathlon Coach.
Bern is an Age Group triathlete with 6 years competition experience at all distances, including 9 Ironman’s and 18 Half Ironman’s. 3 years coaching experience actively involved with Tri NSW Endurance Squad and Female squad camps. Bern understands the needs of maximising training time whilst holding down a demanding corporate job and maintaining a work life balance.
Achievements:
- Consistent podium finisher in age group - long course.
- Australian Half Ironman series in 3rd in Age Group 2010 and 2007.
- Ironman personal best of 9:24.
- Ironman World Championships 2010
Coaching Accreditation: Tri NSW Licence #100129
