Triathlon WA (TWA) is committed to providing a safer and more inclusive environment for our community. As an organisation we are always looking for ways to improve our practices for the benefit of our members and participants. As such, TWA is committed to making the following changes in relation to Triathlon WA owned events (the SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon, the Rockingham Foreshore Triathlon and the newly acquired Every Woman Triathlon).
Public Release of Start Lists
TWA acknowledges that publicly listing participant information can be undesirable for some individuals, and it may discourage them from registering for an event altogether. Consequently, TWA will now provide an option on our registration forms asking every participant IF they would like their name removed from pre/post event promotion.
Public Release of Results
Similarly, participants will be given the opportunity to have their name and any other personal details removed from public race results. We will work with timing companies to ensure a non-identifiable feature (e.g. just a race number) will be in place for those who have chosen this option. The participant’s finish position and race time will remain in the system.
Event Photography
TWA appreciates that not every participant is comfortable with photos of themselves being used for promotional purposes. This season we are offering all registrants of our owned events the option to add a ‘No Photo Please’ sticker to their race bib, and use the ‘No Photo Please’ action. These measures will help photographers and staff quickly identify participants who prefer not to have their image shared online.
No Photo Please Action: If a participant prefers not to have their image taken, we ask that a ‘No Photo Please’ action is used as a signal to photographers. The participant should cross their arms in front of their body (as seen in the image below) when it is safe and possible to do so when in view of a photographer.
No Photo Please Sticker: Participants can request a ‘No Photo Please’ sticker that can be added to their race numbers. These will be available at athlete pack collection.
Due to the volume and scale of media being created at events, there will be a margin of error but we will do our best to respect participant preferences. Participant images may still be used where a race number, sticker or hand gesture can not be seen (e.g. during the swim, or in crowd shots). Participants may still appear in the event livestreams or in the professionally produced event videos due to the static nature of the cameras.
We will be working with event photographers to ensure they are:
Well recognised by high-vis vests and/or media accreditation
Registered with Triathlon WA prior to the event so they can be provided with a briefing on our policies, procedures, and etiquette.
Triathlon events take place in public, open spaces, so we cannot control all photos that are taken at the event. However, we hope that through our educational processes and working with our contracted/known event photographers the above measures will be followed.
Taking and sharing photos and videos is a great way for our participants to interact, document successes and celebrate good news stories, but we do appreciate that this may not be welcomed by all. If you would like to have a photo of yourself removed from our social platform, please reach out to us via admin@wa.triathlon.org.au. All enquires are treated confidentially.
TWA wants to ensure that everyone who is involved in this great sport feels safe and well respected. We will work with our clubs, race directors and contractors to uphold these guidelines and we hope to see this being embraced across all events in the coming seasons.
Triathlon WA welcomed Glenn Te Raki to the team last week. Glenn joins TWA for a contracted period until 30 June 2023 and brings with him an extensive track record in commercial operations, strategic planning and governance of sporting associations.
Te Raki said “After a swift but detailed handover, it has been a good start for me, getting an educated understanding of Triathlon WA. What has become clear from the outset is the dedication, drive and experience we have in the team here in the TWA office at SportHQ.
It is also exciting to be so close to the opening for the SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon registrations and next year’s 2023 event is already shaping up to be another popular weekend on the racing calendar.
I look forward to getting out to as many events as I can over the Summer and welcome any feedback either in person or via email to the office to make sure myself and my team are delivering the required outcomes to provide a successful and sustainable season ahead.”
Triathlon Western Australia is seeking nominations from interested and suitably qualified individuals to fill four (4) Board Positions commencing in October 2022 (following the TWA AGM on Saturday, 22 October).
TWA is committed to gender diversity within all levels of the sport in Western Australia, including a balanced representation of gender within its leadership. Females interested in a unique opportunity to contribute at a strategic level to TWA are strongly encouraged to nominate for the vacant Board positions.
Nominations for the position of Elected Board Member need to be;
In writing, on the attached nomination form and
Delivered (in person or electronically) to Executive Director of Triathlon WA at the address below, before 5:00pm Friday, 30 September 2022.
Or in person to: Triathlon Western Australia EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SportHQ, 203 Underwood Avenue, FLOREAT, WA, 6014
Ph: 08 9443 9778 Office hours 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday ONLY For more information, please contact Glenn Te Raki, Executive Director, TWA on 08 9443 9778 or executive@wa.triathlon.org.au
Triathlon Western Australia is pleased to announce a new series of wellness benefits for our members focused around both mental and physical health.
STAR PHYSIO WA
Star Physio’s physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and rehabilitation gurus are well trained in their respective fields to help patients recover from injuries and gain optimum health.
Find your local Star Physio location in Mosman Park, West Perth or Perth CBD.
TWA Member exclusive offer/s:
Star Physio is offering TWA Members 10% off the full price of all services
Float and Restore offer floatation therapy, massage therapy (remedial, relaxation, hot stone), and sauna experiences.
Floatation therapy is scientifically proven to quiet the mind and create a heightened state of relaxation. Float and Restore’s dream pods are soundproof and filled with a combination of water and 700kg of magnesium, so your body floats effortlessly and your brain and body can reset.
Float and Restore support all major health providers in WA for their professional remedial massage services.
Find your local store at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre or Westfield Carousel.
Coastal Orthopaedics are a group of nine world class Orthopaedic Surgeons who provide treatments relating to the shoulder, hip, knee, foot, ankle, hand and wrist. They also provide specialised care for pediatric patients, patients with sporting injuries, and patients who have experienced trauma.
The Coastal Orthopaedic Group are based in the Perth Metropolitan area, but also provide consultation in Mandurah, the Wheatbelt, Esperance and the Goldfields.
TWA Member exclusive offer/s:
Coastal Orthopaedics is minimising out of pocket expenses for TWA Members, including a special discounted rate for consultations and facilitation of bulk billed imaging in many cases
Diamond Fitness provides world-class strength and conditioning for athletes of all ages and levels.
TWA Member exclusive offer/s:
Discounted gym membership at both Diamond Fitness locations, which includes a triathlon-specific strength and conditioning program and support from personal trainers
OTLR focuses on providing critical education for mental health and other social issues, while also providing education for communities to become leaders and inclusive for everyone. OTLR provides education to sporting clubs, schools and workplaces across Australia, looking to show that sport is more than just a game, that in schools the stigma stops here and provide workplaces the space to connect their community through conversation.
Ativan from https://www.lafayetteindental.com/buying-ativan/ is indicated for the treatment of neurotic, neurosis-like, and psychopathic conditions, as well as hypochondriac-cenestopathic syndrome and autonomic dysfunctions characterized by increased irritability, anxiety, fear, psychomotor agitation, and emotional lability lasting 2-4 days. Dosage may be increased up to 4-6mg/day based on efficacy and tolerability.
TWA Member exclusive offer/s:
Free club-based program which includes one workshop per club on a topic of their choice
Thanks to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), Triathlon WA is excited to release our first round of coach development scholarships. We will be offering ten (10) positions on the “Supporting the Female Athlete” short courses through La Trobe University, free of charge to selected coaches.
Successful applicants MUST be available to complete the entire course.
To apply for the scholarship please complete the application via the following link. Closing date of the applications is: 5:00pm Friday 12 August 2022. No late applications will be accepted.
TWA will notify successful applicants by Tuesday 16 August 2022.
You must fulfill the following criteria;
Be a current Triathlon Australia Accredited Coach
Be a current Triathlon Australia/TWA member with appropriate Coaching Membership
Be in good standing with Triathlon Australia/TWA
The State government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is a major supporter of Triathlon WA and our Coach Education Scholarship Program in Western Australia. Sport and recreation creates vibrant, inclusive and connected WA communities.
With the increased awareness and focus on the unique physiology and requirements of females in sport, this short course is designed to advance your knowledge and skills in the areas of training, nutrition and injury prevention for female athletes. Designed to benefit coaches and support staff at all levels of sport, particularly within the development pathway, participants will also gain an understanding of how to create healthy sporting cultures that support optimal performance for female athletes.
This online short course is delivered in four self-paced modules that include informative seminars by leading practitioners in female health and performance, as well as Q&A sessions with athletes and coaches. The modules will be followed by a four-week applied learning block which will involve group discussions with other participants in the course, as well as an opportunity to apply some of your learnings directly within your sporting environment. A certificate of recognition will be sent upon successful completion of the course.
The course takes an estimated total of 5 hours to complete, followed by a four-week applied learning block where participants can put their knowledge into practice. This phase does not rely on participants having direct access to athletes during this period and will also involve peer-to-peer discussions within the online learning cohort. Students will have access to the course for up to six months.
Includes presentations from:
Professor Sophia Nimphius, Edith Cowan University, specialist in the enhancement of athletic performance and reduction of injury risk.
Professor Holly Thorpe, founding member of the High Performance Sport New Zealand WHISPA (Healthy Women in Sport: A Performance Advantage) multi-disciplinary working group.
Alicia Edge, CEO of Compeat Nutrition and Performance Dietitian for Football Australia.
Ros Cooke, Lead Physiotherapist for England Netball and Team GB Women’s Football.
The Triathlon WA (TWA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Glenn Te Raki as Executive Director, for a contracted period until 30 June 2023.
Te Raki is an experienced senior sports management professional, with an extensive track record in commercial operations, strategic planning and governance of sporting associations. This includes experience at State Sporting Association (SSA) level with West Cycle as Chief Operating Officer as well as previous roles in commercial retail and sales.
TWA President Steve Lyon said, “We are delighted to have attracted a candidate of Glenn’s quality to work with us over the remainder of the season. His strong governance background and experience across the sporting industry will be highly beneficial to the organisation”.
Te Raki said “I’m very excited to be joining Triathlon WA for the coming period. My goal is to continue leading the exceptional work that the team has put in place to ensure our members have another challenging and rewarding season ahead”
Te Raki will commence his new role with TWA on 22 August 2022. Contact details will be provided at that time
In response to evolving governance expectations from Sport Australia (SportAus) and the WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), the Triathlon WA Board has commissioned a working group to review the Association’s constitution to confirm it remains in line with governance best practice and the current business environment.
WORKING GROUP
A Constitution Working Group has been established to oversee the constitution review. The members of the Committee are:
John McCann, Chair, TWA Board Member
Henrietta Farrell, TWA Board Member
James Nelson, TWA Member Representative
Fran Jones, Administration Manager, SportWest (Independent)
Ashleigh Apps, TWA Executive Director
REVIEW PROCESS
A special resolution proposing constitutional changes will be presented for member vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 October 2022. A critical step in the process is member consultation and incorporation of member feedback in relation to the changes.
Members are invited to submit comments or questions to the Triathlon WA Executive Director, Ashleigh Apps, via admin@wa.triathlon.org.au, or by telephone on (08) 9443 9778. All feedback must be received before 12 noon AWST on Friday, 19 August 2022.
Members are also invited to participate in a Microsoft Teams onlinediscussion with the Triathlon WA Board at 6:00pm – 7:00pm AWST on Wednesday, 17 August 2022. Please register below to attend.
CONSULTATION OPPORTUNITIES
KEY DATES
Phase
Date
Proposed changes distributed to members
29 July 2022
Online member feedback session
6:00pm 17 August 2022
Close of submissions for feedback
12noon 19 August 2022
TWA Board review of Member feedback and proposed updated Constitution endorsed by Board
31 August 2022
Notice of AGM, Special Resolution and Proxy Forms dispatched to members
The Triathlon WA Athlete Pathway Program provides an inclusive pathway to assist junior athletes aged 13-23 years to progress to higher levels of the sport and/or Triathlon Australia’s Athlete Categorisation.
The Next Generation squad is comprised of athletes who display sport-specific skills and show interest in the sport of triathlon. The Development Squad are athletes who have built skills in draft legal racing and show demonstrated signs towards a performance mindset. The Talent Squad are athletes experienced in draft-legal racing and have proven results at national/local triathlon and single discipline competitions.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the 2022/23 Athlete Pathway Program:
On Sunday, 22 May 2022, the 2021/22 Triathlon WA Annual Awards were held at Ambrose Estate in Wembley. Nearly 200 guests including TWA members, club committees, Board, staff, sponsors, life members and the Member for Churchlands, Ms Christine Tonkin MLA attended to celebrate the many successes across our sport over the last 12 months.
Triathlon WA would like to congratulate the below award winners on their achievements and contributions in the 2021/22 season. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2022/23 for another fantastic year of racing.
AWARD 1: TWA Steve Barrie Award
The Technical Official of the Year Award has been acknowledged since 2000. The Award was renamed in 2007 in honour of TWA Life Member, Steve Barrie to recognise his significant contribution to our sport.
Sadly, Steve Barrie passed away in 2020 so he cannot be here to present the award which he did for a number of years. Steve will always be remembered by the triathlon community as an athlete, volunteer, board member and highly regarded official within the sport.
This award is presented annually in recognition of the service and dedication of a Technical Official to the sport.
Awarded to the Technical Official of the Year on the recommendation of the TWA Technical Reference Panel, the Steve Barrie Award recognises an individual’s valuable contribution to the technical program based on their regular participation in the Field of Play (minimum of five events in the season) and their contribution to the progression of the program throughout the season.
This year, the Steve Barrie Award was presented to two deserving winners:
Catherine LeGrand, and Mike Heck.
Catherine and Mike completed their Technical Official course in October last year and since then have held a number of roles within the technical teams across the season. In total they have officiated at a combined total of 17 events since October. Both have made considerable contribution to the technical program, and we thank them for their service.
AWARD 2: Technical OfficialService Awards
The Technical Official Service Awards are awarded in recognition of a Technical Official who has provided over 5, 10 and 15 years of commitment and service to the sport of Triathlon. The sport would not be possible if it wasn’t for our Technical Officials, so we’d like to thank every official within our program.
The following service to sport awards were awarded:
For 5 years of service:
Peter Hall
For 10 years of service:
Mark Ward
For 15 years of service:
Gaye McKean
For an incredible 25 years of service:
Rob Wiles
Rob is the first person in WA who has served 25 years since the program started. This is an outstanding achievement and we thank Rob for everything he adds to the Triathlon WA community.
AWARD 3: TWA Community Coach of the Year Award
The Community Coach of the Year Award, now in its second year, aims to honour those who do outstanding work in coaching non-elite age group or junior triathletes. Winners of this award will demonstrate outstanding engagement, integrity, community spirit and commitment to growing the sport of Triathlon in Western Australia.
The winner of this award organised training and information sessions for club members and created a welcoming environment for athletes of all ages and abilities. He is a supportive, positive and encouraging coach for a wide range of athletes and is particularly engaging with his juniors. Along with being an athlete himself, his can-do attitude, passion and commitment is portrayed through his coaching, and his athletes have achieved some fantastic results this season under his guidance.
The 2022 Community Coach of the Year Award was presented to Armadale Tri Club’s Founder and President, Alex Barron.
AWARD 4: Chris Hewitt Memorial Trophy – President’s Award
The Chris Hewitt Memorial Award acknowledges the service and contribution of Chris Hewitt, past TWA and Triathlon Australia President and member of Stadium Triathlon Club. Originally known as the President’s Trophy, the Award was renamed the Chris Hewitt Memorial Award in 2006.
The TWA President presents this Award to the person deemed to have made the most outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon through the past season.
This year’s winner works tirelessly behind the scenes as President of Perth Tri Club. The club has seen significant growth in membership over the last few seasons under her leadership. She is always engaged with Triathlon WA and our initiatives and continues to drive club development and participation opportunities within the club.
TheChris Hewitt Memorial Trophy for 2022 was awarded to Karen Woods, Perth Tri Club.
Award 5: Service to Sport Award
The Service to Sport Award is intended to recognise an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to the sport of triathlon over an extended period of time. This award allows for recognition of an individual whose service may not have been directly associated with TWA but has provided significant benefit to the sport at a club, event or other association level.
The 2022 Service to Sport Award recipient is Mathew Jennings.
Mathew has seen this sport from many perspectives, an athlete, a mentor, a committee member, a president, a technical official and as a coach. The knowledge he has obtained is invaluable and he has always been willing to share it. Matt has been an active member within Triathlon WA for over 30 years and is a Triathlon WA Long Course Legend. As President of Stadium Tri Club, Mathew was crucial in starting up the Karri Valley Triathlon, still a feature on the TWA event calendar to date. Mathew has consistently advocated the benefits of being associated with TWA and his beloved Superdrome / Stadium Tri Club.
We thank Matt for his continued support and dedication to the Sport of Triathlon in Western Australia.
Award 6: Individual Performance of the Year Award
The Individual Performance of the Year Award is intended to recognise the most outstanding performances or one-off performance of West Australian athletes in the preceding twelve months including WA athletes racing ITU and WTC events.
This year’s winner is David Bryant for his performance at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
AWARD 7: TWA Development Athlete of the Year Award.
This award is for outstanding commitment, improvement and performance throughout the season for an athlete in our Development Program. As well as attendance and attitude at training, commitment to team values and interaction, skills growth and continued improvement.
The TWA Development Athlete of the Year for 2022 is Rhianna Hepburn.
Rhianna is part of our Talent Program within WA, and she won the Oceania Junior Championships held in Victoria earlier this month.
AWARD 8: 2022 Junior Triathlete of the Year Awards
The Junior Triathlete of the Year Series comprises a number of races specifically selected for junior triathletes aged 12 to 19 years of age. Awards are presented to the three highest point scoring male and female athletes in each of the junior age groups. An athlete’s best four (4) results from Junior Triathlete of the Year Series events are considered.
12-13 years
Male 1st Place
Thor Sultana
Male 2nd Place
Nicholas Bell
Male 3rd Place
Max Buiks
Female 1st Place
Ava Henville
Female 2nd Place
Rebecca Puccini
Female 3rd Place
Remy Patterson
14-15 years
Male 1st Place
Ivan Nagel
Male 2nd Place
Connor Richards
Male 3rd Place
Will Cramsie
Female 1st Place
Bridie Crew
Female 2nd Place
Erin Driscoll
Female 3rd Place
Billie Mincham
16-19 yrs
Male 1st Place
James Kjellgren-Lewis
Male 2nd Place
Joshua Neervoort
Male 3rd Place
Daniel Stewart
Female 1st Place
Emily White
Female 2nd Place
Abbie Crew
Female 3rd Place
Eva Czislowski
AWARD 9: Triathlon WA Champion Club Award
The Champion Club trophy is awarded annually to the club whose financial members accumulated the most points across the Triathlete of the Year Series. This includes both the Senior and the Junior Series’. Points are weighted on a per member basis.
The winner of the 2022 Champion Club Award is NORTH COAST TRIATHLON CLUB
AWARD 10: Interclub Series Conference Champions
The TWA Interclub Competition is divided into three regions throughout WA. Clubs accumulated points through their members’ participation and performance at events listed on the Interclub Series Calendar. These events included metro and regional races chosen strategically due to their location and popularity amongst our membership.
We would like to thank the near on 1500 club members who participated in the Interclub Series, the Race Directors who hosted an event within the Series and the clubs for embracing the competition. There were some great displays of camaraderie throughout the season and it was fantastic to see so many TWA members wearing their club colours.
The winner of each conference received $250 for their club, with the overall Champion Club receiving an additional $500.
The winner of the North Conference is NORTH COAST TRI CLUB
The winner of the South Conference is MANDURAH TRI CLUB
The winner of the Regional Conference is BUNBURY TRI CLUB
The winner of the 2022 Interclub Overall Champion, for the second year in a row is NORTH COAST TRIATHLON CLUB
AWARD 11: Age Group Triathlete of the Year Awards
Awards are presented to the three highest point scoring male and female athletes in each senior age group. An athlete’s best seven (7) results from the State Series events will be considered.
20-24
Male 1st Place
Aidan Clark
Male 2nd Place
Oliver Terry
Male 3rd Place
Harry Sinclair
Female 1st Place
Megan Shine
Female 2nd Place
Brooke Bishop
Female 3rd Place
Isla Oliver
25-29
Male 1st Place
Hamish Delorenzo
Male 2nd Place
Brynn Wells
Male 3rd Place
Jack McLeay
Female 1st Place
Janne Liebmann
Female 2nd Place
Sarah Nisbet
Female 3rd Place
Abigail Bygrave
30-34
Male 1st Place
Bryant Ware
Male 2nd Place
Mark Radziejewski
Male 3rd Place
James O’Neill
Female 1st Place
Melanie Wade
Female 2nd Place
Clodagh Glynn
Female 3rd Place
Kate Lahart
35-39
Male 1st Place
Drew Mitchell
Male 2nd Place
Joao Carlos Bernardes Neto
Male 3rd Place
Philipp Albert
Female 1st Place
Emma Moon
Female 2nd Place
Camilla Swenson
Female 3rd Place
Manue Hooper-Bue
40-44
Male 1st Place
Andrew Malatios
Male 2nd Place
Greg Saunt
Male 3rd Place
Daniel Wedge
Female 1st Place
Rebecca Lewis
Female 2nd Place
Lee-Anne Flugel
Female 3rd Place
Kate Atkinson
45-49
Male 1st Place
Bart Hollemans
Male 2nd Place
Jason Bonser
Male 3rd Place
Matthew Snell
Female 1st Place
Kerri Renshaw
Female 2nd Place
Jody Brownley
Female 3rd Place
Adrienne Richardson
50-54
Male 1st Place
Matt McKay
Male 2nd Place
Russell Harris
Male 3rd Place
Arron Robertson
Female 1st Place
Emma Leonard
Female 2nd Place
Lisa Hitchcock
Female 3rd Place
Nikki Pursell
55-59
Male 1st Place
Phil Monks
Male 2nd Place
Gary Hardman
Male 3rd Place
Andrew Johns
Female 1st Place
Fiona Longden
Female 2nd Place
Caroline Anderson
Female 3rd Place
Jane Hardy
60-64
Male 1st Place
Barry Silverlock
Male 2nd Place
Darryl Harris
Male 3rd Place
Richard Burnell
Female 1st Place
Trish Vickery
Female 2nd Place
Robyn Scott
Female 3rd Place
June Ward
65-69
Male 1st Place
Steve Ware
Male 2nd Place
John Hook
Male 2nd Place
George Funk
Male 2nd Place
Neil Grice
Male 2nd Place
Ian Mossenson
Female 1st Place
Jenny Owen
Female 2nd Place
Vicki Kelly
Female 3rd Place
Pamela Williams
70-74
Male 1st Place
David Whiteley
Male 2nd Place
Peter Fergie
75-79
Male 1st Place
Dave Scott
Male 2nd Place
Chris Limb
Para
Male 1st Place
Dennis Devereaux
Male 2nd Place
Nige Young
Female 1st Place
Sally Pilbeam
AWARD 12: Open Triathlete of the Year Awards
Awards are presented to the top five male and female triathletes in the TWA Open Category. An athlete’s best seven (7) results from the State Series events will be considered.
The SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon presented by Triathlon Western Australia took place over the weekend of 29 April – 1 May 2022. More than 1700 competitors flocked to the beautiful Busselton Foreshore to participate in the Festival’s events with pleasant racing conditions. The 21st edition of the Festival looked slightly different this year with the inaugural SunSmart Busselton 100, two new Foreshore events and a Fun Run added to the agenda. Athletes and spectators alike enjoyed festivities in the Event Village including entertainment, food trucks and the Health and Lifestyle Expo.
On Friday 29 April, the Keep on Running Fun Run saw participants of all ages race at twilight through the 500m, 1.6km and 5km courses. There was prize money up for grabs in the Open field of the 5km distance resulting in an intense competition and sprint finish. The male winner, Sam Mileham beat runner-up Kurt Wesley by less than one second. The first Open female to cross the 5km finish line in a blistering time of 18 minutes and 33 seconds was 22-year-old Lauren Hyde-Cooling.
As the sun rose over the stunning south-west town on Saturday 30 April, over 1000 Individual, Team and Aquabike competitors were getting ready to race in the first ever SunSmart Busselton 100. At 7:30am, the first triathletes jumped into the frosty water and swam 2km alongside the iconic Busselton Jetty, an excellent platform for spectators to watch their family and friends giving it their all. Next, the competitors raced 80km through the striking Tuart Forest and finished with an 18km run along the gorgeous Busselton foreshore.
The SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon’s marquee event was also the WA State Long Course Championship and the last race on the 2021/22 Triathlon WA season calendar.
Kurt Wesley (North Coast Tri Club) was the first athlete out of the water, followed closely by Guy Crawford (Fremantle Tri Club) and Nathan Saunders. James Martin (Bunbury Tri Club) had the fastest overall cycle time, but it was on the run course where the athletes were really put to the test.
Australian Defence Force athlete, Alex Stuart finished the race in an astonishing time of 03:28:05 to claim the WA State Champion title and Busselton 100 overall winner. Less than two minutes later, Wesley finished in second place, followed closely by Mark Radziejewski in third place.
Appearing in her sixth Busselton Festival of Triathlon event, Felicity Sheedy-Ryan (UWA) used her experience to take out the WA State Champion title in an incredible time of 03:51:45. 2020 State Long Course Champion, Dimity Lee-Duke (Bunbury) followed closely to claim runner-up and three-time Ironman Champion, Kate Bevilaqua (Fremantle) came in third.
The fastest male Age Group athlete was Brett Johnson from Rockingham Triathlon Club who finished 6th overall in 03:34:53 and the fastest female Age Group athlete was Fiona Whelan who finished in just over four hours.
Sunday brought another fantastic day of racing with the first ever Busselton Foreshore Sprint (750m swim, 16km bike, 4km run) and Enticer (200m swim, 8km bike, 2km run) events. Over 250 children aged 7-15 years participated in the two SunSmart Kids Triathlons (short course: 100m swim, 2km cycle, 500m run and long course: 200m swim, 4km cycle, 1km run), making it a fun day out for the whole family!
Para triathlete David Bryant (Stadium Tri Club) put on an exceptional performance to win the Foreshore Sprint in 52 minutes and 14 seconds. Junior athletes Joshua Neervoort (Fremantle Tri Club) and Joshua Fletcher (North Coast Tri Club) were hot on Bryant’s heels, taking out second and third place respectively. The fastest overall female was Rebecca Kierath (Exceed Tri Club) with Stephanie White and Kimberley Hallett rounding out the podium.
Will Cramsie (North Coast Tri Club) was the fastest male athlete and Indie Arbuckle (Team XTR Tri Club) was the fastest female in the Foreshore Sprint distance.
Triathlon WA would like to thank the City of Busselton, SunSmart, Healthway, Tourism WA, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, event partners, supporters and volunteers for their contribution to a successful event. We look forward to another excellent event in 2023.
