The New Zealand squad had a successful time at the 2011 XTERRA World Championship in Maui, Hawaii.
Overall, 24 pro and age group athletes made the trip.
Multisport legend Richard Ussher finished 8th in the pro men's field while Catherine Dunn was 17th among the female pros.
In age group racing New Zealand managed four podium finishes and 14 top 10 performances.
Auckland's Lizzie Orchard (25-29) and Mike Lyons (60-64) both won their age groups while Rotorua's Oliver Shaw (20-24, pictured) finished 2nd and Rob Howell (45-49) of Christchurch was 3rd.
2011 XTERRA World Championship Results
(New Zealand only)
Pro men
Richard Ussher (Nelson) 8th
Pro women
Catherine Dunn (Wellington) 17th
Men 20-24 age group
Oliver Shaw (Rotorua) 2nd
Alex Roberts (Taupo) 7th
Women 25-29
Lizzie Orchard (Auckland) 1st
Men 30-34
Matt Randall (Invercargill) 10th
Women 30-34
Nikki Benseman (Pakuranga) 10th
Men 35-39
Steven Davis (St Helliers) 39th
Women 35-39
Jennifer Davis (Auckland) 20th
Men 40-44
Ralph Martin (Titirangi) 5th
Craig Brighouse (Hamilton) 23rd
Keith Laurie (Auckland) 49th
Glen Larsen (Auckland) 53rd
Women 40-44
Veronika Ziemke (Waiheke Island) 7th
Men 45-49
Rob Howell (Christchurch) 3rd
Sebastian Ziemke (Waiheke Island) 36th
Men 50-54
Paul Simons (Mission Bay) 6th
Women 50-54
Josie Sinclair (Auckland) 4th
Men 55-59
Jay Shelgren (Te Awamutu) 7th
Kevin Hopkins (Matamata) 12th
Clyve Cousins (Mt Maunganui) 14th
Ian Coombes (Christchurch) 17th
Men 60-64
Mike Lyons (Mairangi Bay) 1st
Men 65-69
Max Clark (Glen Eden) 4th
