Showdown looming in Ironman

Braden Currie is lining-up in today's Challenge Wanaka ironman distance triathlon, little over a week after winning his third-straight Coast to Coast longest day race.

Two-time defending champion Dylan McNeice says Currie is one man he's worried about.

"That's not taking anything away from anyone, but Braden is just that kind of guy who loves racing. If anyone can do it Braden can."

The elite race gets underway at 7am.