Newcomers shine in triathlon

PORT HARDY — Rebecca Olesen and Scott Harris won the women’s and men’s adult divisions, but numerous first-time competitors in the youth races were the real winners in Sunday’s Try a Tri, hosted by the Tri-Port Multisport Club at Port Hardy Recreation Centre.

Louise Olesen, Ashley Cadwallader, and sisters Natalia, Kiara and Mariah Child gather before beginning their swim Sunday.

Louise Olesen, Ashley Cadwallader, and sisters Natalia, Kiara and Mariah Child gather before beginning their swim Sunday.

PORT HARDY — Rebecca Olesen and Scott Harris won the women’s and men’s adult divisions, but numerous first-time competitors in the youth races were the real winners in Sunday’s Try a Tri, hosted by the Tri-Port Multisport Club at Port Hardy Recreation Centre.

In all, 24 participants took part in the triathlon, which combines swimming, cycling and running. That included a dozen youngsters who competed at a variety of distances in the event.

Ashley Cadwallader was the top finisher in the beginner youth division, posting a time of 17 minutes, 52 seconds for a 50-metre swim, 10-minute stationary bike ride and a 500-metre run.

Noah Jensen clocked 20:50 in the next division up, with a 100m swim, 3.5-kilometer bike ride and 1km run.

Kaleigh Harris posted a 23:53 to top the youth division with a 150m swim, 4km bike and 1.5km run.

In the advance youth division, Liam Aoki took 31:45 to cover a 300m swim, 7km bike and 2km run.

The adult class featured a 400m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run. Olesen topped the field of seven women with an impressive time of 39:41, while Harris notched a 33:32 to pace the men.

Full results appear in Scoreboard, below.

North Island Gazette