Joseph Coyne Gambles (born 16 January 1982) is an Australian professional triathlete from Launceston, Tasmania. He 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 Gambles was born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, and moved to Australia at age three with his family. Athletically, he began running in local clubs at five or six years old. 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. 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. These results made Gambles the Australian Junior Triathlete of the year. 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.
Gambles would transition from draft legal to non-drafting races, a style of racing that better suited him, particularly half-iron and iron-distances. 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.
Notable results Gambles' notable race results include: Results list Year Event Place2019Ironman Lake Placid2nd2019Ironman 70.3 Eagleman1st2019Ironman 70.3 Steelhead2nd2018Ironman Boulder 2nd2018Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells2nd2018Ironman 70.3 Waco3rd2018Ironman 70.3 Los Cabos3rd2018Ironman 70.3 Santa Rosa5th2018Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga5th2018Ironman 70.3 St. George7th2017Ironman Cairns2nd2017Ironman 70.3 Santa Rosa2nd2017ITU Long Distance World Championships3rd2017Ironman 70.3 Racine3rd2017Ironman 70.3 Steelhead3rd2017Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney5th2017Ironman 70.3 St. George7th2017Ironman 70.3 Oceanside8th2016Ironman Arizona7th2016Ironman 70.3 World Championship15th2016Ironman 70.3 Boulder1st2016Ironman 70.3 St. George3rd2016Ironman 70.3 Oceanside14th2015Ironman 70.3 World Championship16th2015ITU Long Distance World Championships7th2015Challenge Dubai10th2014Challenge Roth4th2014Ironman 70.3 Boulder1st2014Ironman St. George4th2014Ironman Lake Tahoe3rd2013Ironman 70.3 World Championship3rd2013Ironman 70.3 Boulder1st2013Ironman 70.3 Syracuse1st2013Rev3 Quassy1st2012Ironman 70.3 Timberman1st2012Ironman 70.3 Boulder1st2012Ironman 70.3 Vineman2nd2012Ironman 70.3 Syracuse1st2011Ironman 70.3 Boulder1st2011Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie1st2011ITU Long Distance World Championships3rd2011Ironman 70.3 World Championship5th2010Ironman Wisconsin1st2010Ironman 70.3 World Championship4th2010Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens1st2010Wildflower Triathlon2nd2009Ironman 70.3 Vineman1st2009Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens1st2009Ironman 70.3 World Championship5th2008European Long Distance Triathlon Championships1st
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