Ballina Triathlon Club results at Byron Bay Triathlon
Saturday May 10 saw the 14th Annual Byron Bay Triathlon held on a glorious afternoon, and Ballina Triathlon Club members performed well.
The ever growing event attracts more than 1000 world-class athletes as well as age-group participants.
The 1500m swim in a clear and calm ocean bay led into the 40km bike ride out to Lennox Head and back, finishing with a 10km run round a 2.5km circuit – giving the spectators a great opportunity to watch and cheer their favourite athletes, friends and families.
The overall winner was Lennox Head resident and professional triathlete, Simon Thompson, in a superb 1hr 48min and 9 seconds.
Leading the field for women was professional Liz Blatchford in1hr 58mins 18seconds.
Ballina Triathlon Club continues to nurture and produce excellent athletes.
Long-term member, and now professional, Josh McHugh, pictured, came 6th in the Professional male division.
Many club members were represented across the age-groups and had similarly excellent results, making their mark for a spectacular day out;
Ballina Tri club Top 5 results:
Adam Horder m35-39yrs 1st, Jessica Purbrick f25-29 years 1st, Katrina Sinclair f55-59yrs 2nd, Shane Flannery m45-49yrs 3rd, Heather Peal f30-34yrs 3rd, Antje Moore f50-54yrs 3rd, Emma Roberts f35-39yrs 4th, Lynne Hackett f45-49yrs 4th, Lisa Skinner f45-49yrs 5th, Matt Lamont m25-29yrs 5th
Tracy Rice and her team ‘Ballino’ pulled off their second consecutive win of the female team event.
Fellow club members Gary, Kath and Dom secured a 3rd place for their Mixed Team.
Adam’s win also gave him a Top 15 overall placing – no mean feat for Adam whose day jobs are owning and running Intershape gym in Ballina as well being a retained firefighter.
Ballina Triathlon club always welcomes new members and run events throughout the year. For more info visit www.ballinatri.com.
If you’re interested in individual training contact Adam at Intershape gym 6686 9010.
