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Tahuna Smashes Triathlon

Jess Cooper —

16 students headed down to Balclutha to compete in the Otago Primary Schools Triathlon. The results will blow you away!

After competing in the Dunedin Schools Triathlon in Term 1, 16 students (4 individual competitors and 4 teams) finished in the top 6 and qualified for the Otago Primary Schools Triathlon. 

In week one of this term, these students headed down to Balclutha to compete. They had to complete a 3km run, 6km bike and a 150m swim. Below are their AMAZING results!

Individual Races

1st Place Year 8 Boys ~ Alfie Weatherston-Harvey

2nd Place Year 7 Girls ~ Luka Radovanovich

3rd Place Year 8 Boys ~ Henry Smale

3rd Place Year 7 Boys ~ Fletcher Hawken

Team Events

1st Place Year 7 Mixed Team ~ Tahuna Blue: Sam Drake, Eleanor Jenks, Dylan Andrews

2nd Place Year 7 Mixed Team ~ Tahuna Yellow: Matthew Hammond, Rebecca Mitchell, Hunter Bowen

2nd Place Year 7 Girls Team ~ Tahuna Orange: Maia Scott, Abby McBride, Sophie Moors

6th Place Year 8 Mixed Team ~ Tahuna Black: Noah Brummitt, Sophia van Heezik, Jessie McGrouther

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL COMPETITORS on their amazing effort and achievements. What excellent results! Another special thank you to all of the parents and caregivers who supported on the day.