Our first swimbikerun event saw 18 athletes take on the challenge of the new course - in cold but dry & still conditions.
In the 3k/10k/1k Long Course, Mark Wilkinson was first home in a new course record time of 34:04 - he was made to work hard for victory out on the loop by 2nd place John Poole who was less than a minute behind with 34:56 and third place Andrew Dutton (35:37).
First place in the women's category went to Alex Brown, whose 39:43 is now the women's course record. Sharon Coultart was second with 42:37 and third place went to Sara Vogan (49:32).
Short-course honours went to Robin Drewett who now holds the course record for the 1k/5k/1k event - 30:27. I hope Robin won't mind me mentioning that he qualfies for the Veterans 9 category in Triathlon, aged 80+, so that's a very handy time to set as a benchmark for others to challenge.
Full results are attached and there is a race gallery (new photos are being added as I receive them) at https://ukgallery.srichinmoyraces.org/Bristol/2024. If you have any pics you'd like to share just send them to me. Hope you enjoyed the race, next we have 2 mile runs in Eastville Park starting May 7th, a Try-a-Tri on 27th May (entries still available) and our next Duathlon in late June.
Thanks for taking part!
Garga Chamberlain
Sri Chinmoy Races Bristol