Autumn — 2021
Sports
NZ Schools Triathlon Championships In late March, a team of Years
a wetsuit, tri suit or togs, we all
of Medbury boys all put in a great
7 and 8 Medbury boys travelled
clipped our numbers on and went
effort and should be proud of their
to New Plymouth to compete
to test the temperature of the
results.
in the NZ Schools Triathlon
water. If you had not tested the
Championships.
ocean temperature yet, it was a
This was a chance to compete
pleasant surprise that it was much warmer than the ocean in the
The afternoon saw us compete in the Teams race, which we did as a four man team. We each did a
South Island!
smaller version of the morning’s
the four person team relay. The
The race started with choppy
teammate for them to do the
Medbury team all put in their
water and a good sea breeze.
same. Some fast legs from the
best efforts and came away with
200m in the ocean water was a
Medbury boys meant our two
some great results. New Plymouth
challenge for all and spread the
Medbury teams managed to finish
turned on a great event which
field out. From the swim exit there
2nd and 3rd in the teams event.
was fun for the parents, teachers
was a quick sprint up to our bikes
A great way to finish a fun day of
and spectators who travelled to
and out onto a two lap road bike
Triathlon racing.
support the boys.
leg. The bike had some tight
for a national championship title in the individual triathlon and
It was an early start on race day. We arrived at the transition area at 7:30am and racked our bikes. Whether we were wearing
corners and a hill which made it hard on the legs. Transitions had to be quick as we raced into the running leg of the race, which was a 2km flat course. Our team
race, then handed over to our
A big thanks to Mr Ogston who came up for the weekend and also to all of our parents. We were lucky to have so much support! Otis Wheeler, 8L 37
