SILVER MEDAL AT HAMBURG WORLDS
Sophie with her age group silver medal.She was the first female home for Australia finishing 6th out of the top 10 in the Hamburg worlds triathlon Championships.There were six Australians to win medals, to acknowledge their great achievments for Australia,congratulations to: MALE 20-24 Jemani Frances (Bronze) 2:01:13, 60-64 Brian Barr (silver) 2:18:47 FEMALE 25-29 Sophie Hawken (silver) 2:15:48, 45-49 Jane Ferguson (Bronze) 2:26:48, 55-59 Julie Kerr (Gold) 2:37:25, Andrena Moore (Bronze) 2:40:14.Sarah Cowley also made the top ten.2:16:08
WINNING FOR AUSTRALIA
Proud of her win at Madeira 2004 in 20-24 age group.
Noosa top ten finish
Second in open age group and nineth overall.
Madeira worlds podium
Lisa Tulic (Aust) Michelle Lindsay (USA) Sophie Hawken (Joynes Aust)
HOBART 2008 first pro race
Sophie in her first pro race in Hobart 2008.Going into the race a little underdone after a heal injury has kept her from running for ten weeks Sophie managed to finish a creditable 5th.