NZ Schools Triathlon Championships

In late March, a team of Years 7 and 8 Medbury boys travelled to New Plymouth to compete in the NZ Schools Triathlon Championships.

This was a chance to compete for a national championship title in the individual triathlon and the four person team relay. The Medbury team all put in their best efforts and came away with some great results. New Plymouth turned on a great event which was fun for the parents, teachers and spectators who travelled to support the boys.

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 a wetsuit, tri suit or togs, we all clipped our numbers on and went to test the temperature of the water. If you had not tested the ocean temperature yet, it was a pleasant surprise that it was much warmer than the ocean in the South Island!

The race started with choppy water and a good sea breeze. 200m in the ocean water was a challenge for all and spread the field out. From the swim exit there was a quick sprint up to our bikes and out onto a two lap road bike leg. The bike had some tight 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 of Medbury boys all put in a great effort and should be proud of their results.

The afternoon saw us compete in the Teams race, which we did as a four man team. We each did a smaller version of the morning’s race, then handed over to our teammate for them to do the same. Some fast legs from the Medbury boys meant our two Medbury teams managed to finish 2nd and 3rd in the teams event. A great way to finish a fun day of Triathlon racing.

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!