Eckstein Set to Add an 8th Ironman Series Title

Its almost inevitable that Shannon Eckstein will add another series title to his belt as he holds a 19 point lead with only the final round remaining of the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series. Eckstein only needs to complete the course to claim the series victory. After a controversial finish in Round 3, which saw Shannon with a face full of sand 10 metres from the finishing line, Shannon bounced back to take back to back victories in Round 4 and 5.

In the womens series, Courtney Hancock holds a 7 point lead over North Burleigh's Elizabeth Pluimers after she claimed victory in Round 5. Kristyl Smith is sitting in 3rd place with Rebecca Creedy in 4th and Maddy Dunn in 5th.

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The final round will be held on the 23 February 2014 at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast.