A busy 2 weeks of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members that have been in action in Queensland and interstate at Peaks Challenge, Australian Alpine Ascent, Geelong 70.3, Bribie Triathlon Race 4 + Series Results, Trex Cross Tri and Dirt Master, World Swim Series and Australian Athletics Championships.

In Sydney Millan Power competed in the Australian Athletics Championships in the U/15 category in the 800, 1500 and 3000m runs. Started on the Saturday with the 1500 where he finished 13th and a 4 sec PB. Heading into the 3000m on Sunday with plenty of confidence after the 1500, Millan executed the race to a tee with a 15 sec PB and 7th Place in a 9.22. Unfortunately the tank was empty for the 800m on the Monday that saw him finish 26th. It was a great meet for Millan and will take plenty of experience and confidence that will be used for future outings.

On home turf at Mooloolaba saw the next round of the World Swim Series with perfect conditions for swimming. In the 3km, Duanne Cannell took the win (50-54) and Overall Race Winner. Richard Padgett 6th (45-49) In the 1600m we saw Kim Alexander 3rd (50-54). 800m swim saw Rachel James 1st (35-39) and Jayden James 11th (11-15).

Margo Mackintosh headed to Port Stephens for the TREX Cross Triathlon and Dirt Master with racing on Saturday and Sunday. Cross Tri was on the Saturday that saw Margo out of her comfort zone on the MTB but raced strongly to finish 1st (40-44). Backing up on Sunday for the 21.1km Trail run saw her take category win 1st (40-44). Dirt Master where they combined times from the Cross Tri and Trail Run saw Margo crowned Dirt Master Female Champion.

The Finale of the Bribie Tri Series saw some fast racing with Jordan Gover 1st (50-54) and Steve Miller 2nd (60-64). In the Short Course we saw Addison Houslip back racing with a 1st (11-12) and the Fastest Female. The ever consistent Marilyn Shrapnel 2nd (70-74). Winning the Series awards were Steve Miller (60-64) and Marilyn Shrapnel (70-74).

Sunshine Coast Uni Track was the venue for the 3000m Track Challenge that saw Millan Power 1st (12-15) and Emma McInnes 4th (U/20) both have great runs after a big week of training.

Geelong 70.3 produced 2 great results that saw Emma Doyle 1st (18-24) and Greg Bush 2nd (70-74).

SCTA Club Member Brodie Gardner competed in the Australian Alpine Ascent over the 3km Swim, 113km cycle and 22km run as he builds towards Port Mac Ironman. Brodie had a strong showing to record 2nd OPEN Male.

Tara Partridge headed down for the 235km Peak Challenge Cycle Race where she had a strong day out to record 39th 41-50.

Well Done to all that raced. Full Results Below.
Australian Athletic Championships
Millan Power - U/15 Years Male
7th Place - 3000m - 15 sec PB
13th Place - 1500m - 4 sec PB
26th Place - 800m 

World Swim Series Mooloolaba - 27.03.22
3km Swim 
Duanne Cannell - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male - RACE WINNER
Richard Padgett - 6th Place 45-49 Years Male
Mile Swim
Kim alexander - 3rd Place 50-54 Years Male
800m Swim
Rachel James - 1st Place 35-39 Years Female
Jayden James - 11th Place 11-15 Years Male

TREX Cross Tri + Dirt Master - 26-27.03.22 - 1km Swim / 29km MTB / 8km Trail Run
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female
Dirt Master - 21.1km Trail Run
​Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female
Dirt Master Championships - Cross Tri + Dirt Master
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place Overall

Bribie Triathlon Race # 4 - 20.03.22 - 750/20/5
Jordan Gover - 1st Place 40-44 Years Male
Steve Miller - 2nd Place 60-64 Years Male
Short Course - 300/10/3
Addison Houslip - 1st Place 11-12 Years Female - Fastest Female
Marilyn Shrapnel - 2nd Place 70-74 Years Female
Series Results
Steve Miller - 1st Place 60-64 Years Male
Marilyn Shrapnel - 1st Place 70-74 Years Female

Sunshine Coast 3000m Run Track Challenge - 19.03.22
Millan Power - 1st Place 12-15 Years Male
Emma McInnes - 4th Place U/20 Years Female

Geelong 70.3 - 20.03.22
Emma Doyle - 1st Place 18-24 Years Female
Greg Bush - 2nd Place 70-74 Years Male

Australian Alpine Ascent Triathlon - 12.03.22 -3/113/22
Brodie Gardner - 2nd Place OPEN Male

Peaks Challenge - 12.03.22 - 235km Cycle
Tara Partridge - 39th Place 41-50 Years Female

A massive weekend of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at Mooloolaba Triathlon, Peaks Challenge and Australian Alpine Ascent.

The 30th Mooloolaba Triathlon didn't disappoint with weather elements and tough racing thrown in. For the standard distance, Australian Titles were on the line with 4500 athletes. There were some amazing performances and massive PB's amongst the crew. All athletes have different goals and finish line times and the SCTA Athletes and Club Members were no different.

Emily Donker 1st (OPEN) had a strong race where she came off the bike with another athlete only to put in a strong run to run away with he win. Sophie Burger 1st (15-19) was crowned Australian champion and a 10 min PB. The always competitive Jordan Gover 2nd (50-54) performed extremely well in a very tough Age Category that saw Kim Alexander 4th. Finishing 3rd and a Bronze Medal was Keith Campbell (35-39) where he produced a 9 min PB from last years Moo Tri and went from 33rd to 3rd place and Emma McInnes (15-19) had a strong day out with a quick 10km run that also saw her take 3rd in the National UniSport Championships.... double 3rd place.

It was great to see Maureen Cummings 3rd (Legends) out and racing and the Big Boy Alex Forrest 4th (Clydesdale 100kg+) continues to improve with each race. Brett Stalley 6th (55-59) always races strong and today was no different to put a solid race in.

SCTA Club Members in action saw Rio Olympian Ryan Fisher 6th (ELITE) and Ryan Marsh 6th (OPEN) and 2nd Place in National Unisport Championships.
 
Saturday saw the Sprint Distance on a 3 lap Cycle course on wet roads up and around Mooloolaba / Alex Headland foreshore with 1100 athletes. The SCTA Athletes had a great day out with Margo Mackintosh 1st (40-44) and Fastest Female Overall and Sean Fraser 1st (45-49) had a strong race. Taking out 2nd places were Steve Miller (60-64) and Toby Coote (45-49). Just missing the podium was Edward Hayes Wood 4th (25-29), Saul Nicol Rann 4th (14-15) and Elke Madlener 6th (14-15).

SCTA Club Member Brodie Gardner 2nd (OPEN) headed to the Australian Alpine Ascent Triathlon over 3km Swim / 113km Cycle / 22km Run where he was 3 min behind the winner.

Tara Partridge and Tania Gover headed  to the Peaks Challenge at Falls Creek over 235km Cycle Race. Tara went on to finish 39th (41-50 Years) while Tania was forced to retire with an arm problem after a small surgery the week prior. I know these 2 crazies will be plotting a new adventure. 

Well done to all that raced. Full results below
Mooloolaba Triathlon 12-13.03.22 - 1.5/40/10
Standard Distance - Australian Championships
Emily Donker - 1st Place OPEN Female
Sophie Burger - 1st Place 15-19 Years Female - AUSTRALIAN CHAMP
Jordan Gover - 2nd Place 50-54 Years Male - Silver AUST Champs
Emma McInnes - 3rd Pace 15-19 Years Female - Bronze AUST Champs + 3rd Place UniSport 
Keith Campbell - 3rd Place 35-39 Years Male - Bronze AUST Champs
Maureen Cummings - 3rd Place Legends Female
Kim Alexander - 4th Place 50-54 Years Male
Alex Forrest - 4th Place Clydesdale 100kg +
Brett Stalley - 6th Place 55-59 Years Male
Ryan Fisher - 6th Place ELITE Male
Ryan Marsh - 6th Place OPEN Male + 2nd Place Unisport 
Matthew Ludbrooke - 8th Place 35-39 Years Male
Brittany Dutton - 10th Place ELITE Female
Tim Oedekoven - 10th Place 40-44 Years Male
Matthew Phillips - 15th Place 30-34 Years Male
Richie Leech - 17th Place 30-34 Years Male
Angela Vinnicombe - 17th Place 40-44 Years Female
Pauline Ashley - 27th Place 45-49 Years Female
Andrea Learoyd - 33rd Place 40-44 Years Female
John Sheridan - 37th Place 50-54 Years Male
Rachel James Olsen - 40th Place 35-39 Years Female
Cassidy Redden - 41st Place 25-29 Years Male
Tom Li - 67th Place 25-29 Years Male
Matt Twentyman - 82nd Place 35-39 Years Male
Lider Kukurt - 92nd PLace Premium Mates 
Josh Christie - 101st Place 35-39 Years Male
YoYo Hung - 144th Place 25-29 Years Male

Sprint Distance - 750-20/5
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female - FASTEST Female
Sean Fraser - 1st Place 45-49 Years Male
Toby Coote - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Male
Steve Miller - 2nd Place 60-64 Years Male
Edward Hayes Woods - 4th Place 25-29 Years Male
Saul Nicol Rann - 5th Place 14-15 Years Male
Elke Madlener - 6th Place 14-15 Years Female
Ben Cook - 11th Place 35-39 Years Male
Aaron Crick - 14th Place 30-34 Years Male
Anay Van der Merwe - 61st Place 25-29 Years Female