Triathlon powers up to be roaring success in Moranbah

Kimberly Rheeder and James Leonard have taken out the 2021 Moranbah Australia Day Triathlon’s open female and open male categories respectively last Tuesday morning.

A record number of 107 competitors of all fitness levels, ages and experience powered their way at the Moranbah Australia Day Triathlon.

The event, staged at the Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre, saw Ava Kearns win the junior female category and Nicolas Beresowskyj snapped up the junior male section.

The open team’s race was taken out by H2E – Ella Rogers, Harry Rogers and Harry Ney  –  and the junior team was won by the Untouchables – Zac Kelly, Will Jaques and Ellie Dyer.

The adult’s triathlon consisted of an 800m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run and for the juniors under 16 years, the course covered a 400m swim, 5km cycle and 1.5km run.

Deputy Mayor Kelly Vea Vea congratulated all those involved in the annual Australia Day triathlon in making it yet again another success.

“It was fantastic to see so many people giving it a go,” Cr Vea Vea said.

“The encouraging atmosphere surrounding the event, and the determination of each and every participant, is a testament to the amazing community spirit our region embraces especially in this COVID-19 normal we find ourselves in.

“Every competitor, regardless of place, should be proud of their accomplishment. I look forward to seeing the participants at next year’s event.”

Cr Vea Vea said Council was extremely thankful for the support the triathlon received this year.

“We’re very grateful to the Moranbah Highlanders, Moranbah Crossfit, Moranbah Bulldogs and Moranbah Boxing and Sporting Club for their assistance in running this event,” Cr Vea Vea said.

“Also a huge thank you to Freemasons for cooking a wonderful breakfast that was generously supplied by Civeo.”

The Moranbah Triathlon operated under an approved COVID Safe plan. This Isaac Regional Council event was assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

2021 MORANBAH TRIATHLON WINNERS

Category

Place

Name

Time

Junior female

1st

2nd

3rd

Ava Kearns

Bria Goldman

Annabelle Binnekamp

26.51

27.00

28.43

junior male

1st

2nd

3rd

Nicholas Beresowskyj

Kaiawha Abbot

Andrew Dyer

23.58

26.22

28.15

junior team

1st

2nd

3rd

Untouchables – Zac Kelly, Will Jaques, Ellie Dyer

Tri-Hards – Aja Nicholas, Lincoln Nicholas, Ben Perfect

Faster Than Covid – Macie James, Dolcie Blackwood, Sean Perfect

24.07

25.05

25.28

open female

1st

2nd

3rd

Kimberly Rheeder

Fiona Lenz

Megan Moa

1.14.50

1.17.11

1.18.45

open male

1st

2nd

3rd

James Leonard

Christian Smith

Jared Havemann

1.03.52

1.09.35

1.11.39

open team

1st

2nd

3rd

H2E – Ella Rogers, Harry Rogers, Harry Ney

Two Puds & A Chicken – Jacob King, Glenn Debel, Kaitlyn Barnes

Team M – Natasha Mallise, Crispian Mallise

1.06.51

1.08.59

1.15.19

ENDS

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