What a fantastic morning of racing at Rabbit Island! With clear blue skies, a smooth sea, and 60 competitors (including teams) on the start line, the Village Cycle Sprint Triathlon Club Champs 2025 delivered fast racing and great energy from start to finish. The atmosphere was buzzing as athletes of all ages and abilities took on the triathlon and duathlon courses, all chasing personal goals and, for club members, championship honours.
The Club Championships saw strong competition across both long and short courses, with medals awarded to Nelson Triathlon & Multisport Club members in their respective categories.
Club Champs Winners
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Morgan Lumsden – U40 Long Triathlon Champion 🥇
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Renee Hunt – 40+ Long Triathlon (Female) Champion 🥇
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Sam Trass – U16 Short Triathlon Champion 🥇
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Keshia Linyard – U19 Short Triathlon (Female) Champion 🥇
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Noah Eden – U16 Short Duathlon Champion 🥇
Other Highlights
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Rod Harrhy put in a commanding performance to take out the Long Duathlon overall.
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Swift Sausages powered their way to victory in the Short Duathlon Teams.
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From enthusiastic juniors to seasoned veterans, the racing spirit was strong—proof that triathlon truly is for everyone.
Thank You
A huge thank you to our main sponsor, Village Cycle, and to everyone who generously donated spot prizes. Most importantly, thank you to our amazing volunteers whose time and support made the event run so smoothly.
📊 Full results: Webscorer Results
📸 Photos by Stuart: Race Album
We look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year for our next event:
Sunday 18 January – Catch 22 Café & Bar Aquathon 🏊♂️🏃♀️