Journal

Why We WYN

Welcome to WYN republic   Hi—we’re Beth and Luke McKenzie, former professional triathletes, parents, and the founders of WYN republic. We created WYN republic because we saw a gap in the world of ...

Jake Birtwhistle Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Jake Birtwhistle — a 30-year-old rising triathlon star based in Launceston, Tasmania. Originally a standout runner with 11 Australian Junior Championship titles in middle and long-distance ev...

Kat Matthews Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Kat Matthews, one of the most inspiring forces in triathlon today. The 2024 IRONMAN Pro Series Champion and 2025 IRONMAN Texas Champion for the third year in a row, Kat’s rise in the sport ha...

2024 Founders' Letter

Hello, Bonjour, Aloha, Kia Ora, Kaya, WYN family,  As I throw on my glitter 2025 sunglasses and light our New Year's Eve sparklers, I inevitably reflect on the 'year that was' with you, our WYN...

Hanne De Vet Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Hanne De Vet, a rising star in the WYN triathlete family! Hailing from Belgium, Hanne made the leap from short-course triathlon to long-distance racing and is already making waves with a pro ...

Josh Amberger Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Josh Amberger – a WYN republic athlete and Australian professional triathlete based in Brisbane. Josh has established himself as a formidable force in the long-distance racing scene, both in...

Grace Thek Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Grace Thek – a WYN republic athlete, Melbourne-born and raised, Australian professional triathlete, and two-time Australian Long Course Champion. She’s excited for another successful year in ...

Justin Riele Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Justin Riele, a standout member of the Every Man Jack triathlon team and a former amateur who has transformed into an Ironman Pro Triathlete within the past year. Justin has swiftly risen thr...

Ashleigh Gentle Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Ashleigh Gentle – WYN republic athlete, Australian Professional Triathlete, Dual Olympian, 3x PTO Open winner, and currently ranked 1st in the Professional Triathletes Organization ratings. A...

Leon Chevalier Q&A with WYN republic

Meet Leon Chevalier – WYN republic athlete and professional long distance triathlete based in Bath, UK. Leon has been racing long distance triathlons across the world since 2021. In his first seas...