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Dunbar Junior Triathlon 2002
A total of 34 competitors aged 10 –15 took part in the inaugural Dunbar Junior Triathlon on Sunday at Dunbar Leisure Pool.
This new event attracted talented young athletes from as far afield as Troon, Falkirk and Dunfermline. The younger age group (10-12) swam 150 m, cycled 2km and ran 1.6km. The older group (13-15) swam 250m, cycled 4km and ran 1.6km.
The slightly chilly conditions did not dampen the enthusiasm or spirit of the competitors. Novices and more experienced athletes enjoyed the challenge of the increasingly popular sport of triathlon. The event was well supported by family, friends and marshalls. The facilities at Dunbar Leisure Pool were excellent and the prize giving was very well attended by all.
The winner of the Girls 10-12 age group, Kirstin Daly (Troon) edged out local Dunbar girl, Anna Cathro by one second. Their times of 19:40 and 19:41 both beat the first boy home, Stuart Reilly (Falkirk) who won the 10-12 age group with a time of 20:42. North Berwick’s Iain Dove was 3rd (21:16). Jenny Inglis from Dunbar was another local prize winner was 3rd behind Anna.
Michael Legget from Gifford won the 13-15 age group boy’s title in 23:10, a minute ahead of Matthew Day from North Berwick. Craig Dale (Tranent) had the fastest swim time and finished third (26:09)
Carla McGlynn (Musselburgh) won the 13-15 girl’s prize in 31:45 and Louise Murdoch (North Berwick) was second.
The event ran very smoothly and plans are already underway to make next year’s event bigger and better.
