JULIA CREEK TRIATHLON CLUB FEATURES IN THE NORTH WEST STAR

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Mid Winter Aquathon

Six members of the Julia Creek Triathlon Club celebrated the winter solstice by competing in an Aquathon on Sunday. The Aquathon course was a quick 25m swim followed by a 3km run and a final dash over 25min the Julia Creek Swimming Pool. 

A chilly wind blowing and a temperature of only 4 degrees wasn’t enough to deter this group of hardy McKinlay Shire residents. From the outset Matt Simmons who drove over 80km to get to the start line and Ben Smith went head to head challenging each other all the way to the finish line. Matt eventually overpowered Ben in the final swim leg winning by the barest margin. A terrific effort by Ben who is only 10 years old!

This mid winter Aquathon is part of the Julia Creek Triathlon Club’s winter adventure series. The club holds one event a month from May through to October; the next club undertaking is an orienteering event on bikes.

Results

Male Division

1^st Matt Simmons

2^nd Ben Smith

3^rd Peter Wilson

Female Division

1^st Naomi Smith

2^nd Debbie Godier