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Milestone for triathlon By Jena Carr Athletes are celebrating a decade of swimming, cycling and running at Barwon Heads this weekend. Barwon Heads Triathlon will return to the region on Sunday, February 23, from 8.20am with a 400-metre swim, 14-kilometre cycle and four-kilometre run across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove. Race organiser and founder Lincoln Beckworth said the event was celebrating its 10th year and that the course had something for all levels of competitors, including first-timers and experienced triathletes. “I love seeing competitors enjoying the event and everyone having a go, all types of abilities and the families cheering them on,” he said. “We get lots of experienced triathletes, but also lots of first-timers and people who just like to attend the event each year. “People can expect another great event. We’ve got record numbers again with nearly 1000 competitors competing. So, it’ll be a great day down there on Sunday morning. “The best part of hosting the triathlon in Barwon Heads is the picturesque nature of Barwon Heads... and it’s something to train towards, to keep fit, get outside and exercise. “Cycling along the beautiful coastline of 13th Beach Road, swimming in the Barwon River and running out towards Ocean Grove just utilises the natural landscape while people enjoy the coast. “There’s going to be around 400 people that are doing their first triathlon ever. So, that’s a cool part of the event and over 50 per cent of the competitors on the field are female, which is also really cool.” Prizes will be awarded following the race across many categories, including fastest male and female overall, age groups, family teams, and team categories. Last year’s female category winners included Penny Nevill (Female Open) with a time of 46.02, Harper Bolton (15-19) with 51.12, Emilie Guy (20-29) with 51.41, Pip Minney (30-39) with 52.28, Janice De Vries (40-49) with 55.38, Elizabeth Bell (50-59) with 53.49, and Sussan Frame (60-69) with 1.08.55. The male category winners featured David Fawkes (Male Open) with a time of 39.49, Merlin Tzaros (15-19) with 42.11, Cameron Marshall (20-29) with 42.59, Paul Speed (30-39) with 42.55, Chris Tzaros (40-49) with 45.55, Adam Conquest (50-59) with 42.10, and Brett O’Neill (60-69) with 50.37.
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Cycling along the beautiful coastline of 13th Beach Road, swimming in the Barwon River and running out towards Ocean Grove just utilises the natural landscape - Lincoln Beckworth
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Race organiser and founder Lincoln Beckworth. (Ivan Kemp) 459984_06
The Over 70 winners were Julietta Maquignaz in the female category with a time of 1.12.33 and John Allen in the male category with 59.31. Teams were also welcome to compete in the
triathlon, with 2024’s event seeing Ebz taking out the first-place female team title (57.32) and Without A Fight securing the first-place male title (46.00).
Barwon Heads Triathlon is presented by 13th Beach Health Services, with more event and course information available at barwonheadstri.com.au
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