Legendary US rocker looks almost unrecognisable as he competes in a triathlon in Western Sydney
He's the US punk rocker that is known more for his onstage persona than his sporting ability.
But Offspring frontman Dexter Holland showed another side recently, taking time out from the band's Australian tour to compete in a triathlon.
He was competing in the Panthers Tri Club's (PTC) local triathlon event at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Western Sydney last weekend.
The event required Dexter to complete a 750-metre swim, a 20-kilometre bike course and a 5-kilometre run.
The rocker, 59, shared a video to The Offpsring's Instagram story on Friday that showed him taking on the gruelling event.
The clip began with Dexter, clad in a wetsuit sunglasses and a pair of Crocs, hyping himself up for what was to come.
'Alright guys, if you want to look cool,' just dress up for a triathlon,' he said.
'I mean look at this,' as the camera panned down to his footwear. 'What else do you need?'
Continuing, Dexter said that the Offspring's idea of tour downtime differs wildly from the wild antics normally associated with rock stars.
'We're here in Sydney. Gonna do a little sprint triathlon, just for fun. That's what we do on days off,' he said.
As he headed to the event briefing, Dexter explained the ins and outs of a triathlon to the band's 1.9million fans, before donning a skull cap to prepare for the swim leg.
The clip then cut to a montage of Dexter swimming, riding and running his way through the strenuous event.
His bandmates were there to support Dexter, waiting patiently at the finish line with bottles of vodka and Gatorade in hand.
As he ran across the finish line, Dexter beamed broadly and waved his hands victoriously in the air as he accepted cheers from his excited bandmates.
Speaking to the Western Weekender, PTC club president Mark Thomas said it was 'surreal' seeing the rocker arrive at the event.
'They kept it under wraps a bit so it was rather surreal for the volunteers when he checked in, he told the publication.
He added that Dexter was keen to keep things pretty low key, however, the presence of his band at the finish line clued everyone in.
'Our volunteers tried to make him feel like he was just another competitor,' he said.
'If it wasn't for the rest of the band turning up to cheer him over the finish line, most people in attendance would not have known he was there.'
Mark added that Dexter was in training for another triathlon event and took the opportunity to take part to keep up with his training schedule while on tour.
Dexter is well known for being quite the Renaissance man, with the rocker also holding a PhD in molecular biology as well as being a licensed pilot.
Fans were quick to comment on the action-packed clip with one offering a very apt: 'Pretty fly for a tri guy.'
Another was quick to praise Dexter for his many talents with: 'Dexter is the ultimate cool guy: has PhD, plays in a band and does a triathlon.'
A third chimed in with a swooning: 'Being as handsome as Dexter AND smart should be illegal.'
The band were Down Under this month, for six shows for the Australian leg of their Supercharged Worldwide in '25 tour.
Bringing fellow punk rockers A Simple Plan along for the ride, the band rounded out their tour in Brisbane on Thursday.
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