Local Kids Compete In Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival

The Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival kickstarted last Saturday and a record number of 96 children took part in the Junior Triathlon.

Organisers Val and Michael Kimpton were thrilled with the event and the overall turnout.

“It was magnificent, tiring but a magnificent sight,” Val said.

A young boy named Attila was gifted the Encouragement Of The Year Award for his incredible efforts.

This award was the perpetual trophy in memory of Stirling Edwards-Bland, a keen local sports kid who tragically lost his life in a road accident some years ago.

A random draw was also held on the day and two lucky children were gifted with a brand-new bike.

There were no awards for the fastest times, the children were simply tasked with doing their best and all children that took part in the triathlon received a medal and a well-deserved bag of lollies.

Congratulations to all who participated in the challenging event.

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8 – 11 age group in the Junior Triathlon
11 – 15 age category in the Junior Triathlon
Big smiles from the boys after finishing their Triathlon
Celebrating the win!
The girls happy after their big event

Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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