James Cunnama

James Cunnama is a South African triathlete

Triathlon career

James Cunnama has recorded multiple victories and top finishes across the Ironman and long-distance triathlon circuit:

2010: Won his first Ironman-distance race at Ironman Florida
2010: Secured his first professional win at the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon
2012: Became European Long-Distance Champion with victory at Challenge Roth
2013: Finished 4th at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii
2014: Won Ironman 70.3 East London, South Africa
2016: Victory at the long-distance Embrunman race in France
2017: Won Ironman Hamburg; later finished 5th at the Ironman World Championship in Kona
2019: Captured the title at Ironman France

Cunnama is also known for standout run performances, including a sub-2:41 marathon at Ironman Hamburg.

Global Triathlon Network

Since his retirement from professional triathlon, James Cunnama has become a presenter for the Global Triathlon Network, a prominent video platform and YouTube channel dedicated to triathlon content. He joined GTN in the United Kingdom, where he contributes to features, training insights, reviews, and analysis aimed at both novices and experienced athletes.