Category: Australia

The inaugural running of the 38-kilometre event lived up to its name, but that couldn’t stop commanding paddles from Hill & McKenzie.

Border restrictions delayed its debut by one year, but organisers of the Shaw and Partners Hells Gates 38 believe it has a long future.

Two-time World Champion Cory Hill showed his hoodoo-breaking win was no fluke, while Jemma Smith claimed back-to-back crowns.

It had been two and a half years since Cory Hill had last won a race – but that run was brought to an end at today’s Nine Mile.

The Australian star added another title to his name over the weekend but – for now – his priorities lie in different waters.