Report by Luke McGowan A group of Vikings headed to the coast 8 to 10 March 2013 to participate in the Wollongong “Trithegong Triathlon Festival”. Having arrived in Wollongong earlier than expected on the Friday afternoon, Atsuko McGowan decided on a last minute entry to the opening event of the Trithegong festival — for the 1km ocean swim. Joining 35 [...]
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Husky Triathlon – 16/17 February 2013
Report by Caroline Makin Masters swimmers are not noted for their cycling and running ability, but six Viking ladies took part on 16/17 February 2013, in the the Husky Long Course Triathlon Festival at Jervis Bay, which has grown to become one of Australia’s most loved triathlon events with a packed program that includes Sprint & Enticer [...]
Husky Ocean Swim Classic – 15 February 2013
Report by Caroline Makin The Husky Ocean Swim Classic 1k is part of the huge Husky Triathlon festival weekend. Three of our members: Nicolee Martin, Kristen Leydon and Caroline Makin decided to dip their toes into the ocean at Jervis Bay on the evening of Friday 15 February 2013, as a warm up for their Sprint [...]
Nowra Triathlon – 13 January 2013
Three Vikings pals headed to Nowra for the Sprint Triathlon on 13 January to kick start 2013 …. Caroline Makin, Nicolee Martin and Kristen Leydon did us swimmers proud …. Caz finished 6th fastest overall female in the swim, Nicolee 10th and Kristen 70th from 105 female swimmers. A fabulous weekend away with lots of [...]
Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon – 4 November 2012
Report by Greg Gourely On Sunday 4 November 2012, five brave (or somewhat crazy) club members prepared to swim in the three pristine lakes of Canberra as members of teams in the Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon. This event consists of three off-road triathlons back-to-back. Swim Leg 1 The race began at 6am when two of our club members [...]
