North Norfolk triathlon’s 10th anniversary event a big success
Overall male winner, Matthew McClure, crossing the finish line. Photo: Martyn Gould - Credit: Archant
Hundreds of competitors took part in the North Norfolk triathlon's tenth anniversary event.
Organisers of the North Norfolk triathlon say the tenth anniversary event went: "amazingly well". Photo: Martyn Gould - Credit: Archant
The event, which was held at Wells harbour, on Sunday, September 10th, saw 340 people take part.
And with the event being part of the national league for the first time, Robert Smith, Wells harbour master, said: 'We did notice some really good times, and a lot more serious competitors.
'It went amazingly well. It was our 10th year and it went better than we ever could have expected.
'The weather stayed fine and it was a brilliant atmosphere.'
Proceeds from the event go to the Wells Maritime Trust. Photo: Martyn Gould - Credit: Archant
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339 of the 340 competitors completed the course, with the exception of one unlucky man who damaged his bike during the cycle race, but still went on to complete the run.
Read more: Hundreds compete in North Norfolk Triathlon at Wells
The total amount raised is still being counted, but organisers expect it to be in the vicinity of £6,500, a step down from last year's £8,000.
Competitors took part in a 1.5k swim, a 40k cycle ride, and a 10k run. Photo: Martyn Gould - Credit: Archant
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Proceeds will go to charity the Wells Maritime Trust.
Read more: Harbour master Robert Smith is made an MBE for his work on transforming the Port of Wells
Winners of the North Norfolk triathlon 2017
Overall male winner:
The charity helps young people afford to access sailing and other maritime activities. Photo: Martyn Gould - Credit: Archant
Matthew McClure, with a time of 02:06:30.
Runner up:
Wells local Niall McCallum, with a time of 02:07:28.
Overall female winner:
Kate Murrell, with a time of 02:24:53.
Runner up:
Allison Carter, with a time of 02:27:20.
Overall team winner:
James, Charlotte, and John, of 'Team O'Neill', with a time of 02:02:21.
This local family have now won the relay category for five years in a row.
Runner up:
Dan, James, and Daniel, of 'Team Dark Horse', with a time of 02:16:18.
