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A few of the Byron Tri Club members. Photo supplied

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In the main events, Jack Sosinski from the Gold Coast, claimed victory in the men’s, while Emily Donker dominated the women’s open Enduro, finishing more than ten minutes ahead of her closest competitor. 

Byron Tri Club

Some of the results for the Byron Tri Club on the long course (1900m swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run) included Kiva Gwynne coming third in his age group, while Larissa Whitton finished second in hers. 

In the Enduro sprinters (750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run), Jett Beck came first in his age group and fifth overall. Filippo Orsini also won his age group, as did Caroline Hogan, Deb Fuller and Coco Beck. Nick Engere and Bogi Varga came third in their age groups. 

‘This year’s Tweed Enduro has been nothing short of spectacular,’ race director Mike Crawley said.  



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