Racing Resumes
43 competitors turned out for the first full course triathlon following the Christmas break. Triathletes were greeted with perfect race conditions, particularly when compared to the scorching weather in last week’s biathlon. In the short course Douglas Foulkes-Taylor produced a consistent effort across all three legs to take line honours in 1.09.23 (30 minute handicap). In a family affair Tom (1.10.54 off 30), Geoff (1.11.14 off 27) and Pam Foulkes-Taylor (1.11.17 off 27) filled the next three placings. The theme of family rivalry continued with Trudy and Scott Newman providing a sprint finish to be separated by a one second margin apart. (Trudy 1.14.01 off 30 and Scott 1.14.02 off 37). Scott Newman’s flat time of 37.02 was the fastest men’s short course time with Jenny Clothier recording the fastest women’s time of 39.54.
In the long course less than 30 seconds separated the first
four placegetters with Wayne Stewart recording his first long course victory
(1.34.03 off scratch). Club stalwart Graeme Christie (1.34.09 off 15), Rob
Parsons (1.34.19 off scratch) and Tim Langley (1.34.28 off 19) filled the next
placings.
Racing moves to Esperance this weekend with the cape Le Grand triathlon. The next local race is Sunday 7th February being the club championship race. Enquiries can be directed to club president Julie Kuskopf on 0417 756 858.