Bourke’s Jodie sets sights on Hawaii after Ironman milestone

Jodie Stocks with the medal she earned at the Port Macquarie Ironman event. Photo: contributed

Story: Kristin Murdock – kmurdock@outbackradio.com.au

Bourke-born-and-raised athlete Jodie Stocks has capped off a remarkable sporting milestone with an invitation to compete at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii next year.

For her 10th Ironman event at Port Macquarie, Jodie completed a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and 42.2km marathon.

Crossing the finish line, she received the unexpected news that she had qualified for the prestigious international competition in Hawaii, an achievement that left her family celebrating.

Her mother, Bourke resident Judy Harland, said that Jodie had entered the event determined to reach the 10-race milestone and collect a special medal recognising her achievement.

“She said she thought it might be one of her last ironman events,’” Judy said.

With Jodie turning 55 next April, she had been considering whether it was time to step back from the demanding endurance events. However, collecting her 10th medal came with a surprise.[…]

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