Hertfordshire’s largest triathlon club Freedom Tri spread their wings both here around the globe this weekend to achieve fantastic results.
Hitchin Triathlon 400m outdoor pool swim / 20k bike / 5k run
Hitchin Swimming Pool played host to this years inaugural Hitchin Triathlon organised by the Hares.
Graham Hill was first over the line for Freedom in 1:02:31; Louisa Suff was 1st female overall in 1:12:08; Gareth Bates 1:10:53; Jenny Lucas 1st in 20’s AG 1:13:24; Helen Cairns 1st in 40’s AG; 1:14:50; Matthew Newton 1:18:30; Christine Caine 1:22:02; Andy Fenton 1:24:02; Emma Clark 1:36:22 and Emma Croxon 1:42:57
ATW Bedfordshire Triathlon 1500m swim / 40k bike / 10k run
At Box End water park.
In the standard distance race Mark Allen was 9th in AG 2:41:13 whilst Emma Kinsey was 1st in AG in 2:44:27. In the sprint distance Chris Belcher unfortunately took a tumble on the bike and had to pull out due to injury.
IRONMAN FRANKFURT 2.4 mile swim / 112 mile bike / 26.2 mile run
Suzy Hawkins first for Freedom in 10:54:03 followed by Michelle Reeves 10:57:58; Rob Sedgwick 12:23:36 and Ann Tryssesoone in 13:51:37.
CHALLENGE ROTH (Germany) 2.4 mile swim / 112 mile bike / 26.2 mile run
Rob Clarke finally completed this legendary long distance race in 14 hours and 33 minutes.