27 October 2008 : TQ Aquathlon Champs - swim & run = fun

The Triathlon Queensland Aquathlon Championships was a great success with 182 competitors
taking the challenge and competing on Saturday morning.  The youngest competitor was a 6
year old from Norman Park and the eldest Markus Hanley 76 from the Sunshine Coast Triathlon
Club.

Ashleigh Gentle (2x Silver medallist at Junior World Championships) placed 1st overall closely followed
by Kym Jaenke (World Champion in W30-34 age category).  The mens field was won by Reece Heald
followed by Steve O'Brien.

Mini Kids - 9 athletes | Sprint Aquathlon - 50 athletes | Full Aquathlon - 123 athletes

Magic weather made the event even more enjoyable with athletes completing a course of
Run/Swim/Run.  The festive atmosphere made it an enjoyable event for all.  It is great to have
found a home for our Aquathlon championships.

PHOTOS
Photo Events have taken some awesome shots from the weekend.  Photos including free
web pics here - http://www.photoevents.net.au/shop/index.php 
Slide show gallery - AWESOME take a look here - http://www.photoevents.net.au/gallery_TQ_2008.htm

RESULTS (by time)

Full Distance results
Sprint Distance results
Team Distance results
Kids Distance results


The National Talent Identification Development (NTID) program are seeking potential elite athletes aged
16-23 years with a successful background in swimming, running and/or surf lifesaving.
For more information check out the full media release: Talent Search QLD Aquathlon Oct 08.doc