Sunday, December 29, 2013

Tannum Tri - Better late than never...

The Tannum Tri was held a couple of weeks ago with perfect weather for another great event. The event was sold out with just over 200 competitors. There were plenty of Grinders in action, along with other local and visiting athletes, and some excellent results were posted throughout all distances and events.  Ben Wriede took out the Long race and set a new course record in the process. While we could say it’s even more incredible with him just coming off night shift, it is worth mentioning he’s an electrician, so it’s highly likely he wasn't too tired lol. I personally think he saw me closing him down after the swim and he got worried but nobody else seems to believe me! Other winners from Tannum were Mitchell Earl in the Short Duathlon, Julianne Cilliers in the Women’s Short Duathlon and Ben, Cathy and Wayne in the Team Short Tri, well done to all.
A special mention to Mick, Craig and Graeme for helping out with the setting up of the bike course and other duties they performed during the morning, thanks gents can’t thank you enough. Geert for once again looking after the run course. The Wriede's for doing what they always do so well. Of course a big thanks goes to Doug for looking after the swim and pulling it all together.

To any others that helped out that I have missed mentioning, thank you as well; these things run so much easier with people to help out. 









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