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Olympians battle out triathlon in spint finish
from Ian Hepenstal
The dream teams containing Olympians Craig Watson and Ben Bright took line
honours at the season opening triathlon in Christchurch but it was
Marlborough’s Jonathon Collet who took the individual title.
Held off Scarborough beach in Sumner the first leg, a 500m swim was set in
fresh calm conditions. Leading the way was Bright but hot on his heels was
fellow New Zealand team member Kris Gemmel and Collet, the leading
individual. In the change over Bright tagged his cyclist Bevan Docherty (the
current European Cup Champion) for the 20km out and back flat cycle stage,
Gemmel and Collet were hard on the chase and leading the rest of the field
was Chris McAteer. Docherty, who recently moved to Christchurch from Tuapo,
held onto the lead until the penultimate kilometer when he was finally
joined by Gemmel while Collet had effectively destroyed the rest of the
field only a further 15 seconds back.
Onto the 5km final run leg and it was a battle between Olympians Watson and
Bright to take overall line honours and only a major debacle was going to
stop Collet winning the individual race. The Olympic pair traded strides for
the full 5km and in the end it came down to a sprint finish with Bright
edging out Watson by the narrowest of margins. Meanwhile just over a minute
behind Collet recorded a comfortable victory in his first year in the senior
ranks in a time of 51:52. Taking out the minor placings were Chris McAteer
in 53:18 and Joel Brittenden 57:05
For Collett who only moved to Christchurch one week ago to train under the
trusty eye of triathlon guru John Hellemans it was a dream start to the
domestic season for one of the rising talents in the sport. As for the
quintet of Bright, Watson, Docherty, and Gemmel this team relay race marked
the official start to the domestic season. Watson and Gemmel will be
competing on the prestigious Formula One tour in Australia, Bright will be
focusing on the New Zealand Long Distance Champs as well as several key
races in Australia and Docherty will take part in several International
races over the summer.
In the womans race juniors Ainslie Savage and Katherine Wall illustrated the
awesome potential by upstaging the entire senior womans field taking the
first and second placings respectively. First senior woman and third over
the line was Joanne Ryder in a time of 1:00:29. With the success of the
current womans only triathlon series running in Christchurch female race
numbers continue to rise.
Run in conjunction with the triathlon was a Duathlon event that was
dominated by Murry Wilkinson winning in a time of 53:10 and taking the
womans race was Ivonne McDonnell in 1:03:02.
The next event for the Canterbury Triathlon Club will be the Summer Mini
triathlon on January 14th, this will be followed by the New Zealand team
selection race on March 11th
RESULTS
Triathlon
Men
1. Johnathan Collett 51:52
2. Chris McAteer 53:18
3. Joel Brittenden 57:05
Woman
1. Ainslie Savage 58:45
2. Catherine Wall 59:37
3. Joanna Ryder 1:00:29
Teams
1. Ben & Bevan 50:36
2. Graig & Kris 50:38
Duathlon
Men
Murry Wilkinson 53:10
Jon Linyard 54:26
Angus Jennings 56:36
Woman
1. Ivonne McDonnell 1:03:02
2. Karen Paton 1:03:33
3. Karleen Schultz 1:05:12
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TRIATHLON FOR 2004 OLYMPICS
Triathlon place in the 2004 Athens Olympics has been confirmed
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Hibiscus Coast Tri: Whangaparaoa
Date: 21 January 2000
Start: 9:00 am
Venue: Manly Park, Lawrence St, Manly, Whangaparaoa
Swim: 600m or Run 3km
Bike: 20km
Run: 5km
Enter on the day: $10 Individuals or $5 each team member
Hibiscus Coast Tri Club members $5.
Contacts: Susie George 0-9-424 0303, Phil George (same number!) and Jeff
Cook 0-9-424 0336
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Race 2 of the Pedal Pushers / City Rock Triathlon Series was held on Sunday
17 December 2000 at the Lido Aquatic Centre, Park Road, Palmerston North. 51
turned out to compete which created great close racing. In the long course
Duathlon N.Z Rep Daniel Clout lead from the start but was caught by
Triathlon Rep Kieran Doe who passed and increased his lead in the swim to
finish and win in 52.34 from Daniel Clout 2nd in 53.53 Third was Terry
McPhersonin 53.57. First Women was again Kelly O’Brien in 62.48 followed by
Hayley Shearer in 1.06.22. In the Vets Arie Groenveld continued his winning
form in 58.12 First Vet Lady was Lesley Graham in 1.07.41.
The Short course was also closely contested with Cameron Goldsmid setting a
fast run, and holding on to a slender bike lead from Neil Martin, however
once in the pool 18.54 and Simon Vanvelthooven 3rd in 19.52.Korinne Brown
continued her winning form to win in 19.37 from Kelly Dear 2nd in 23.54 . 16
Children competed and go into a draw to win a Playstation and Walkmans at
the last race.
All competitors managed to win a spot prize. Thanks to sponsors Pedal
Pushers/ Subway/ Galaxy/Lido & City Rock. The next Triathlon race will be
held on Sunday 28 January 2001 at the Lido Aquatic Centre. Anyone wanting
further information on the race or the Manawatu Triathlon Club contact Grant
Spiers 06 355 4531.
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NORTHERN TRVERSE
from Peter Ellis
The northern traverse multi sport event from lake ferry in the wairarapa to
waikanae on the kapiti coast was blessed with ideal conditions on sunday
December 10th with little to no wind but temperatures rising to the mid 20's
by the time many finished.
At the end of the 15km kayak up the Ruamahunga river the speed demons team
of Hayley shearer and Daniel Busch were leading the field after Daniel
completed the kayak in 1 hr 5min 24sec.. just on 2 minutes behind was mens
favourite Richard Ussher while fellow individual men Rick Dennis Martin and
Craig Stevens were a further minute back along with the two person team of
Mike Read and jeremy Boyd. the leading women Jill Westenra was more than 10
minutes off the pace.
The position changed on the first 25km cycle with Jeremy Boyd taking his team to
a 2 minutes lead over Richard Ussher who by now had his eyes set on a sub 4
hr 30 time for the race. Hayley Shearer kept her team in contention
finishing third while Jill Westenra was out on her own as the first
individual women.
The gruelling run through the Rimutaka incline saw Jeremy Boyd continue to
open the gap on Ussher with top runner Duncan Ross bringing his team right
into contention with running 1hr 22 min to equal boyds run and take 2
minutes out of Richard Ussher.
On the final 45 km cycle leg over the Akatarawa road places remain almost
the same with Boyd's team finally completing the course in 4 hr 32 minutes
35 seconds... Richard Ussher as expected was the first solo competitor to
finish just 6 minutes back in 4.38.47 to break the previous race record by
some 12 minutes. Jill Westenra continued her dominace of the womens race
winning by over 25 minutes.
Top Results.
open men
Richard Ussher 4.38.47
Craig Stevens 4.56.32
Angus Wood 5.03.02
open women
Jill Westenra 5..25.14
Tanya Russell 5.51.00
vet men
Les Morris 5.23.15
Conal Mckenna 5.56.22
Frank Taylor 6.11.29
mens team
Mike Read/ Jeremy Boyd 4.32.35
Trevor Woodward/ Duncan Ross/Graham Moore 4.43.43
John Sadler/Mathew Titcombe/John Thomson/Allan Higgens 4.57.40
mixed team
Glen Muirhead/Suzie Pearce(nz hockey rep) 4.56.32
Hayley Shearer/Daniel Busch 5.07.43
Paul Gillespie/Simon Lawrence/Chris Sinclair/Alana Joe 5.24.42
womens Team
Penny Bezar/Kelley Toy 6.39.03
Melissa Kwapisz/Genta Branstetter/Angela Foster/Andrea Phillips 7.03.00
talk is that next year there could be a major prize if 4 hrs 30 is broken by
an individual....
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NEW YOUTH RACES FOR SOUTHLAND
Great news Bill Roxburgh has set up a series of youth orientated events for
teh coming summer.
22 January 2000 Queenstown MINI GRAND PRIX
open to juniors 16 - 19
swim200/cycle 8km/run 2km/swim 200m /cycle 8km /run2km
24 January 2000 Queenstown International Junior Triathlon
open to all juniors under 19
swim 750 / cycle 20km / run 5km
prize giving and mealon completion
Entry fee $20 for both races
Enquires to Bill Roxburgh 03 2189518 or 025 331597
AMP South Kids Tryathlon 25 February 2000
Held in Invercargill for children 8 - 14 years
entry fee $10 all to receive Tshirt and finishing medal
These events are Tri NZ approved.
Great to see Bill supporting the sports development as well as creating new
events for younger competitors down South
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Reesby & Company Stroke & Stride Series
Race #3 7 December 2000 St Heliers Bay
With a 1000 metre swim and 3 kilometre run on the menu this race provided an
ideal opportunity for the recognized swimmers in the field to shine.
By swim’s end it was Caroline Collard who had made a break on the rest of
the field and ran up the beach in 11min 35sec, Bec Linton was 17 seconds
back then another 40 seconds to the chasing bunch including Anna Cleaver,
Debbie Tanner, Hayley Swaving, Evelyn Williamson and Jillian Wood.
The 3 kilometre run was fast and furious but enough to shuffle the top
place getters. Evelyn Williamson clocked an impressive run for victory on
the night. Equally impressive just one second behind was Bec Linton who had
overtaken Caroline Collard during the run. Vanessa Palmer grabbed fourth
spot seconds ahead of Debbie Tanner.
With all the turmoil in the women’s field it was up to the men to return
some stability to the Series. Olympian Steven Ferguson stretched out the men’s
field. He led from the water in 10min 31 sec.
Brent Foster just a couple of seconds back. These two had a small break on
Kieran Doe, who was just ahead of Haydn Woolley. About ten minutes and 3 k's
later, Brent Foster crossed the line in first place.
This was the Fozzie’s 35th victory in S & S. since 1992.
Kieran Doe took second place ahead Haydn Woolley. Liam Scopes snares fourth
by clocking the days fastest run split and squeezing Malcolm McGregor back
into fifth place.
Next race is Tuesday, January 9, 2001.
Results
Female Swim Finish
1 Evelyn Williamson 12.43 24m 40s
2 Bec Linton 11.52 24 41
3 Caroline Collard 11.35 24 56
Male Swim Finish
1 Brent Foster 10.33 21m13s
2 Kieran Doe 10.49 22 00
3 Haydn Woolley 10.58 22 23
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Xmas & New Year events in the Nelson region are fast approaching...
Get your entries in NOW...online entries have already been received
including a number from overseas (including Canada, Hong Kong & Australia),
so we will have a truly international field . Remember online entries can be
made at http://www.e-vents.co.nz
Online entries for the Dec 30 Sprint Tri & the Jan 7th Philip Wareing
Memorial (Lake Rotoiti) event will go in the draw (at each race) for a pair
of Asic running shoes...But remember to enter prior to the closing date...
Saturday 30th Dec 2000 The Ocean Lodge Nelson Sprint Tri. Race Start 8.00am
Swim 750m or Kayak 4km, Cycle 20km, Run 5km
Click on this link to enter
www.e-vents.co.nz/redir.asp?EventID=UIB807322
Tuesday 2nd Jan 2001 Kaiteriteri Aquathon & Open Water Swims. Race start
2.30pm
Aquathon Swim 750m, Run 3km
OR Swims 750m or 2.2km or 3km
Click on this link to enter
www.e-vents.co.nz/redir.asp?EventID=JWR463682
Sunday 7th Jan 2001 The Philip Wareing Memorial Multisport Tri at Lake
Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes. Race Start 8.30am.
(See http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/warrenjk/triclub/ for course info &
photos from previous years)
Kayak 8km or Swim 1.5km, Cycle 40km, Run 10km also a Sprint Tri & a Duathlon
option
Just the event you need to finish off your Coast to Coast training or get
ready for that TriNZ selection race in Taupo on January 21st.
Click on this link to enter
www.e-vents.co.nz/redir.asp?EventID=LVD558143
News Update Nelson Adventure Race April 6th & 7th 2001
We now have on board a sponsor. The race will be known as
"The Rollos Great Outdoor Centre Nelson Adventure Race"
This will be an entry level adventure race suitable for 1st timers ( & swim
triathletes). Sea kayaking, treking (walking or running), & mountain biking.
NO special technical skills required just a reasonable level of fitness. The
course is "sussed" & we are still working on costs and other entry requirements.
Entries will soon be taken online at www.e-vents.co.nz with race information
available from our website at
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/warrenjk/triclub/
Let us know if you want to be added to the contact list.
Contact for all Nelson Triathlon & Multisport Club events is at
nelsontriclub@triathlon.org.nz
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