ongratulations to Peter Jack for organising the ever popular Roe Valley Sprint Triathlon. This year there were 150 entrants in 6 waves, with the field encompassing complete beginners and International athletes. First home in the men's race was Art MacManusa in 58:33 beating the course record of 58:36 set by Brian Cambell in 2006, (although I stand to be corrected on this). The ladies race was hotly contested between Claire Connor (Whitehead) and Junior athlete Rachel Boyd (Olympian). The two girls exited the water together and Rachel took the lead on the bike course, only being caught by Claire in the last 2k of the run. Claire's time of 1:05:48 was also a course record and demonstrates the high standard of women's racing that currently exists in Ireland.
Triangle Triathlon Club was well represented either competing or marshalling the event. First TTC member home and Race sponsor was Paul Fletcher(1:04:48), closely followed by training partner Ronnie Kidd (1:05:28). Next club member home was Kay Hack, who took third place in the ladies race (1:09:21). Adam Wilson(1:10:36) showed that fatherhood has not slowed him down too much. (Congratulations on birth of Eva). Other TTC finishers were Anthony McKenna (1:15:34), Brian Lockington (1:15:47) , SImpson McGrath (1:16:42), Bernie Gribben (1:16:47) , Kevin Murphy (1:17:18) Gavin O'Kane ( 1:19:02),Christopher Doherty ( 1:19:48), Eamon McKenna (1:20 :42) and Linda Tomb (1:27: 53).
The club would like to thank the PSNI, Roe Valley Cycling Club, Springwell Running club and Limavady Swimming club, who helped to make this a safe and successful event.
Results
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