In 2006, Bentley placed third at the Ironman World Championship, her best showing and finished second at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida three weeks later.
Bentley took a notable position at the Ironman World Championship in 2006, marking her most successful performance up until then. She subsequently secured a close second spot at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida, about three weeks later.