Matthew Hauser, the newly minted world champion, will headline the Noosa Triathlon, while Ashleigh Gentle, who has won 10 straight races, will miss the event.
Gentle, 34, will prioritize her T100 title push, ending her decade-long event dominance. Hauser, 27, won gold in the series final in Wollongong, ending Australia's 15-year world championship drought.
Australia's 15-year world championship drought has ended with Hauser's win.
Ashleigh Gentle's schedule change to middle-distance racing has thwarted her ability to extend her winning streak.
Author's summary: Hauser headlines Noosa Triathlon as Gentle misses out.