Kimberly Rheeder and James Leonard have taken out the 2021 Moranbah Australia Day Triathlon's open female and open male categories respectively last Tuesday morning.
Kimberly Rheeder and James Leonard have taken out the 2021 Moranbah Australia Day Triathlon's open female and open male categories respectively last Tuesday morning.
A record number of 107 competitors of all fitness levels, ages and experience powered their way at the Moranbah Australia Day Triathlon.
The event, staged at the Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre, saw Ava Kearns win the junior female category and Nicolas Beresowskyj snapped up the junior male section.
The open team's race was taken out by H2E – Ella Rogers, Harry Rogers and Harry Ney – and the junior team was won by the Untouchables – Zac Kelly, Will Jaques and Ellie Dyer.
The adult's triathlon consisted of an 800m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run and for the juniors under 16 years, the course covered a 400m swim, 5km cycle and 1.5km run.
Deputy Mayor Kelly Vea Vea congratulated all those involved in the annual Australia Day triathlon in making it yet again another success.
"It was fantastic to see so many people giving it a go," Cr Vea Vea said.
"The encouraging atmosphere surrounding the event, and the determination of each and every participant, is a testament to the amazing community spirit our region embraces especially in this COVID-19 normal we find ourselves in.
"Every competitor, regardless of place, should be proud of their accomplishment. I look forward to seeing the participants at next year's event."
Cr Vea Vea said Council was extremely thankful for the support the triathlon received this year.
"We're very grateful to the Moranbah Highlanders, Moranbah Crossfit, Moranbah Bulldogs and Moranbah Boxing and Sporting Club for their assistance in running this event," Cr Vea Vea said.
"Also a huge thank you to Freemasons for cooking a wonderful breakfast that was generously supplied by Civeo."
The Moranbah Triathlon operated under an approved COVID Safe plan. This Isaac Regional Council event was assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
2021 MORANBAH TRIATHLON WINNERS
Category |
Place |
Name |
Time |
Junior female |
1st 2nd 3rd |
Ava Kearns Bria Goldman Annabelle Binnekamp |
26.51 27.00 28.43 |
junior male |
1st 2nd 3rd |
Nicolas Beresowskyj Kaiawha Abbot Andrew Dyer |
23.58 26.22 28.15 |
junior team |
1st 2nd 3rd |
Untouchables – Zac Kelly, Will Jaques, Ellie Dyer Tri-Hards – Aja Nicholas, Lincoln Nicholas, Ben Perfect Faster Than Covid – Macie James, Dolcie Blackwood, Sean Perfect |
24.07 25.05 25.28 |
open female |
1st 2nd 3rd |
Kimberly Rheeder Fiona Lenz Megan Moa |
1.14.50 1.17.11 1.18.45 |
open male |
1st 2nd 3rd |
James Leonard Christian Smith Jared Havemann |
1.03.52 1.09.35 1.11.39 |
open team |
1st 2nd 3rd |
H2E – Ella Rogers, Harry Rogers, Harry Ney Two Puds & A Chicken – Jacob King, Glenn Debel, Kaitlyn Barnes Team M – Natasha Mallise, Crispian Mallise |
1.06.51 1.08.59 1.15.19 |