Triathlon sprint success for veteran Kevin and GOG members
- Don Hale
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Triathlon sprint success for veteran Kevin and GOG members
Report by Don Hale.
Master veteran Kevin Slattery, the chairman of North Wales Road Runners, won his VM70 age category at the prestigious Llandudno Open Sprint Triathlon championships staged recently from the town’s promenade.
Despite very warm and blustery conditions, which included a tough swim, bike, and a 5k run, with the swim slightly reduced due to the challenging conditions - and a cycle race twice around the Great Orme - Kevin eventually triumphed to huge acclaim after finishing his two-lap run in a very good time!
Following his event, he modestly confirmed: “It was a well-managed event in good conditions, although windy in places, and great support from spectators.
“It included a 500m swim (reduced from 750 because of the wind) 14.06; twice around the Great Orme on the bike 46.38; and a 5K run in 24.06.
"My overall time with transitions was 1 hour 30 minutes and 54 seconds. My overall position was 87/165, and I finished first in my M70 age category.”
*This event also proved to be a great success for members of GOG Triathlon, who collected numerous top awards and medals. A summary of their top results included:
Ladies: F40: 1st Vicky Cole 1.17.11, and 3rd Emer Sandham 1.18.39. F50: 1st Rhian Roxburgh, 1.08.15; and 2nd Tracey Hazeldine 1.21.41. F70: Kate Tyrer 2nd in 1.21.41
*Male: GOG Triathlon members: Open 30: Andrew Jones 2nd in 1.05.17; Open 40: 1st Grant Little 1.05.17; Open 50: This was a hat-trick of honours for the club with 1st Steven Alport 1.07.27; 2nd Gareth Bowyer in 1.09.54; and 3rd Simon Roxburgh in 1.13.09.
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