The Byron Tri Club had a successful Byron Triathlon despite the waterlogged conditions last Saturday.
Not only did the club as a whole gain maximum points to likely seal their superiority in the North Coast Interclub League for another year, but eight members were able to win their age groups to take out state championships on the day as well.
‘The Byron Triathlon was a was a true test of endurance and determination for all participants,’ Byron Tri Club’s Deb Fuller said.
‘Heavy rain poured down, creating cold and miserable conditions. The daunting sight of the ocean, with its strong current making it difficult to reach and see the first buoy, added to the initial apprehension.
‘Navigating through mud in transition areas and encountering huge puddles on the run course only added to the physical and mental challenges.
‘Despite the conditions, the results of the event were nothing short of impressive,’ she said.
Byron Bay was selected by Triathlon NSW as the venue for the Sprint Triathlon NSW State Championships 2024, as part of their initiative to rotate events across the state each year. Participation in the state awards is exclusive to members of Triathlon Australia.
Sprint distance (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run) Triathlon NSW State Championship winners from the Byron Tri Club included: Jaime Cascajares (40-44 male), Greg Allan (35-39 male), Cara Brisbane (40-44 female), Huw Jones (60-64 male), Gracie Richter (25-29 women), Deb Fuller (60-64 female), Peter Clarke (75-79 male), and Nerida Clarke (70-74 female).
In the Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run) Byron Tri Club results included: Atsushi Yunagida first (45-49 male), Larissa Whitton second (30-34 female) and Eric Blyth-Elvin 29th (35-39 male).
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