For the past five years, Shaw and Partners has been the proud headline sponsor of one of Australia's most renowned surf sports racing events - the Shaw and Partners Shannon Eckstein Ironman Classic.

This year's event showcased a spectacular Red Bull airshow, a display of the new Erebus Motorsport Camaro in their striking Coca-Cola & Shaw and Partners livery as well as a stirring performance on the national anthem by iron athlete Brella Williams.

Hosted by Northcliffe Surf Club, the event drew an exciting conclusion to the Shaw and Partners Summer of Surf series with Cory Taylor taking first place over Shaw and Partners Brand Ambassadors Matt Bevilacqua and Kendrick Louis. In the women’s final, it was Courtney Hancock who hit the beach first to win the sprint to the line ahead of young guns Olivia Corrin and TIarnee Massie.

The Northcliffe Surf Club capped off an unforgettable day with their triumph in the mixed six-person Taplin Relay, confirming once again they are the most dominant Surf Life Saving Club in Australia .

Congratulations to all the extraordinary athletes who took part in this year's Shaw and Partners Shannon Eckstein Ironman Classic! We are inspired by your determination and enthusiasm, and we cannot wait for next year's event.

Read full race report here