Hauser defends Noosa title as Olympic medal looms
Matt Hauser aims to be Australia's first men's Olympic triathlon medallist.
The 28-year-old Queenslander is defending his Noosa Triathlon title on Sunday at the world's biggest Olympic distance event. Matt Hauser has not had a genuine loss in over a year.
Hauser won four World Series races in 2026 across Yokohama, Hamburg, London and Spain. Hauser beat British star Alex Yee and New Zealand's Hayden Wilde.
Both are considered benchmarks after their battle for gold at the Paris Games. Hauser finished seventh at Paris.
No Australian man has ever won an Olympic medal in triathlon. Hauser is aiming for Los Angeles 2028, saying he needs to keep reinventing himself to stay ahead.
Fellow former Noosa Triathlon champion Luke Willian is also pushing for Olympic selection after running his fastest 5 kilometres off-bike this year.
- 28 years old
- Hauser's age
- Seventh place
- Paris Olympics finish
- 14 minutes, 3 seconds
- Willian's 5km off-bike time
Why it mattersHauser is on track to be Australia's first male Olympic triathlon medallist. His strong performances are setting the standard for a generation of competitors aiming for the same breakthrough.
AustraliaAustralian triathlon has a genuine medal chance in Los Angeles 2028 through Hauser and Willian, both hitting peak form and targeting the Olympics.
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