A busy few weeks for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in Action over the weekend at Moreton Bay Triathlon and Multisport Festival, Brisbane Run Festival and Hawaii 70.3 and the past month at Noosa Runaway and Swim and previously at Australian Kayak Champs, Honolulu Triathlon,  Qld All Schools Cross Country Champs and Byron Bay Triathlon.

At Moreton Bay saw very chilly conditions on both Sunday for the Triathlon and Saturday for the Run. On the Sunday we had a very successful day out with performances from the Squad. As with any race there is always learning experiences to come away with and the end of the season for racing for a lot of the athletes, they wanted to go out on a winning note. That they did.

In the Classic Brett Stalley 1st (55-59) had a strong race despite pulling a crown out of his mouth while taking in some nutrition. spent some time on the side of the road finding and then went on to dominate his category and Josh Christie 7th (35-39) had a strong day out. Margo Mackintosh teamed up with Steve Miller to take out the Mixed Teams.

Club Distance with 4 athletes saw 4 podiums with Sophie Burger sealing the Overall Female title over this distance for the 2nd successive year and 1st (16-19), while Emma McInnes 2nd (16-19) finished of her season strongly. Edward Hayes-Wood 2nd (25-29) performed strongly and improves with each performance, while Kyle Wallis 3rd (16-19) rounded out a great season with a podium in his first attempt at this longer distance.

In the Enticer strong racing from the crew netted a few podiums with Tania Gover 1st (45+), Addison Houslip 2nd (U/14) and Jemma Britton 2nd (20-24) ran strongly to give her some confidence as she will now build for Noosa Triathlon, Millan Power 3rd (U/14) and Wade Wallis 5th (U/14) saw both boys finish off a great season of racing.

In the Kids race bragging rights goes to Marcello Power 1st (10-11) with a lead from start to finish to take his first podium and win in his category, while Billie Elsum 3rd (10-11) performed well while not 100%.

On Saturday in the run we saw Chloe Turner line up to take the Overall Female win in the 5km and her category (30-39)

Over in Hawaii we saw Greg Bush Line up in the 70.3, where slots for the Hawaiian IM were on offer. It was an adventure for Greg with his bike and bags arriving on race eve not allowing much time to get things sorted that saw a broken front derailleur. When exiting the swim on race day he stubbed his toes and broke two of them. He had a strong, but painful, day out that saw him secure the Win 70-74 and his spot for Hawaiian IM. well done Greg 

Brisbane Run Festival saw Keith Campbell 7th (35-39) line up for Team Mizuno in the Half Marathon that saw Keith run a PB on a very tough and hilly course in a time of 1:22:08

Last weekend at Noosa for the Runaway Noosa Marathon and Swim, saw the blue skies open up for a magic weekend of racing. In the Half Marathon Elke Madlener 1st (16-17) with strong runs to Courtney Akrigg 21st (35-39) and Alex Forrest 81st (30-34). Next day for the Swim saw a variety of distances. In the 3.8km Brodie Gardner 1st (Wetsuit Male) builds towards Carins IM, Jake Hammond 1st (14-15) and Andrew Schmidt 9th (30-39). In the 2km Zak Hammond 4th (11-12), Prabakar Kuppusamy 6th (Wetsuit Male) and Duanne Cannell 10th (Open Male). While in the 500 Dash  both Jake Hammond 1st (14-15) and Zak Hammond 1st (11-12) backed up for a 2nd swim, while the McHugh brothers had great swims with Flynn 2nd (9-10) and  Will 4th (9-10)

South Australia was the Venue for the Australian Kayaking Championships that saw Elke Madlener come away with an Australian Bronze medal in the U/16 K4 500 and 6th K2 500. 

On a tough Toogoolawah Cross Country Course for the Queensland All Schools Championships saw Addison Houslip claim a bronze medal (13 Years).

The Annual Byron Bay Triathlon saw Greg Bush (65-69) and Kim Alexander (50-54) take their respective Age Group Wins in the Sprint Distance.

Well done to all that raced. Full results below
Moreton Bay Multisport Festival - 04-04.06.22
Triathlon 
Classic Distance - 2/60/15
Brett Stalley - 1st Place 55-59 Years Male
Margo Mackintosh / Steve Miller - 1st Place Mixed Teams
Josh Christie - 7th Place 35-39 Years Male
Club Distance - 1/30/7.5
Sophie Burger - 1st Place 16-19 Years Female - 1st Female Overall
Emma McInnes - 2nd Place 16-19 Years Female - 4th Female Overall
Edward Hayes-Woods - 2nd Place 25-29 Years Male
Kyle Wallis - 3rd Place 16-19 Years Male
Enticer - 300/10/2.5
Tania Gover - 1st Place 45+ Female
Addison Houslip - 2nd Place U/14 Years Female
Jemma Britton - 2nd Place 20-24 Years Female
Millan Power - 3rd Place U/14 Years Male
Wade Wallis - 5th Place U/14 Years Male
Kids - 100/2/500
Marcello Power - 1st Place 10-11 Years Male
Billie Elsum - 3rd Place 10-11 Years Female
Run Festival - 5km
Chloe Turner - 1st Place 30-39 Years Female - 1st Female Overall

Brisbane Half Marathon - 05.06.22
Keith Campbell - 7th Place 35-39 Years Male

Hawaii 70.3 - 05.06.22 - 1.9/90/21.1
Greg Bush - 1st Place 70-74 Years Male - Qualified for Hawaiian IM

Runaway Noosa + Swim Noosa - 28-29.05.22
Half Marathon
Elke Madlener - 1st Place 16-17 Years Female
Courtney Akrigg - 21st Place 35-39 Years Female
Alex Forrest - 81st Place 30-34 Years Male
Swim - 3.8km 
Brodie Gardner - 1st Place Wetsuit Male
Jake Hammond - 1st Place 14-15 Years Male
Andrew Schmidt - 9th Place 30-39 Years Male
Swim - 2km
Zak Hammond - 4th Place 11-12 Years Male
Prabakar Kuppusamy - 6th Place Wetsuit Male
Duanne Cannell - 10th Place Open Male'
Swim - 500m
Jake Hammond - 1st Place 14-15 Years Male
Zak Hammond - 1st Place 11-12 Years Male​
Flynn McHugh - 2nd Place 9-10 Years Male
Will McHugh - 4th Place 9-10 Years Male

Australian Kayak Champs - 21-22.05.22
Elke Madlener - 3rd Place U/16 Years K4 500m
Elke Madlener - 6th Place U/16 Years K2 500m

Honolulu Triathlon - 15.05.22 - 750/20/5
Ben Cook - 1st Place 35-39 Years Male - 6th Place Overall

Queensland All schools Cross Country Champs - 07.05.22
Addison Houslip - 3rd Place 13 Years Female 
Millan Power - 11th Place 14 Years Male
Jude Brimelow - 19th Place 13 Years Male

Byron Bay Triathlon - 07.05.22 - 750/20/5
Kim Alexander - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Greg Bush - 1st Place 65-69 Years Male

Another busy weekend of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action.

Down at Werribee for the Oceania Junior Triathlon Champs, saw some rain Friday evening that cleared to sunshine Saturday morning, only to be told that the water quality was poor and now was turned from a Triathlon to a Duathlon over a 2.5km Run / 20 km Cycle / 5km Run. Race starts were also delayed due to bus service that was running during the times of the races.

Once the racing got started the wind was up and cool conditions greeted the athletes. Plan "B" was put in place and Sophie Burger executed to a tee. settling in the first run and launching on the bike. A 7 lap bike course with 14 U-Turns on tight narrow roads. Sophie came off with a group in 2nd place. A strong run set up a 13th spot. Not bad when your strength gets taken away from you, but she handled herself remarkably well considering all that was thrown at her.

Sophie lined up in the Oceania and Australian Junior Mixed Team Relays the next morning. Teams of 4 (2 x Males 2 x Female) covering a 600m Run / 6km Cycle / 1.2km Run. Sophie raced strongly to be the anchor of the team that saw them receive a Bronze Medal in the Oceania Champs and Silver Medal in the Australian Champs. Tops off a great season for Sophie.

Port Mac was the scene for the 70.3 and Ironman with Andrew Schmidt making his race comeback in Australia. The lead in wasn't ideal with the spicy cough and a new Bub arrival just before Easter. it was a great opportunity to hit a race venue that he loves and to gauge were his training is at with Hawaiian Ironman the key race later in the year. A strong race in a very competitive age category 35-39, saw a 12th place.

In the Ironman, SCTA Club Member and Professional Brodie Gardner hit the race with a good training block. Unfortunately 3 punctures on the bike course wasn't ideal, but he hung tough to finish with a Sub 3hr Marathon and 9th Pro Under 10hrs. Brodie will back up in 6 weeks at Ironman Cairns.

Emily Barrett flew home from South Australia to race the Bagara Triathlon over the standard distance. She had a solid race to take 1st (20-24) and 2nd Female Overall. We will see Emily line up in the 70.3 at Cairns in 6 weeks.

The Maroochydore Cricket Fields was the Venue for Race # 2 of the USCAC Cross Country Series. In the 3km we saw Wade Wallis 1st (13 Years Male), Eva Nicol Rann 1st (13 Years Female) and Marc Wallis 2nd (13 Years Male). In the 4km Millan Power 1st (14 Years Male), 6km Kyle Wallis 1st (17 Years Male) and SCTA Club Member Paul Marchant 1st 10km (18-29 Male)

Testing conditions greeted the swimmers for the Annual Byron Bay Ocean Swim Classic over the 2.2km were Duanne Cannell 1st (50-54) and 4th Overall and Troy Thompson 6th (50-54)

Well done to all that Raced
Oceania Junior Triathlon Championships - Werribee 750//20/5 - 30.04.22
Sophie Burger - 13th Place Female
Oceania Junior Mixed Team Relays - 600m Run / 6km Cycle / 1.2km Run - 01/05/22
Sophie Burger - 3rd Place
Australian Junior Mixed Team Relays - 600m Run / 6km Cycle / 1.2km Run - 01.05.22
​Sophie Burger - 2nd Place

Port Macquarie Ironman + 70.3 - 01.05.22
Ironman - 3.8/180/42.2
Brodie Gardner - 9th Place Professional Male
70.3 - 1.9/90/21.1
Andrew Schmidt - 12th Place 35-39 Years Male

Bargara Triathlon - 01.05.22 - 1.5/40/10
Emily Barrett - 1st Place 20-24 Years Female - 2nd Female Overall

Byron Bay Ocean Swim Classic - 2.2km Swim - 01.05.22
Duanne Cannell - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male - 4th Overall
Troy Thompson - 6th Place 50-54 Years Male
Kim Alexander - 16th Place 50-54 Years Male

A busy couple of weeks for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Australian Paratriathlon and Intellectual Impairment Championships, Australian Marathon Canoe Championships,  Murrayman Triathlon, Triathlon Pink Sunshine Coast and Australian Super Sprint Youth and Junior Triathlon Championships.
 
The Gold Coast was the venue for the following Australian Championship events over the past few weeks with the Australian Paratriathlon and Intellectual Impairment Championships were held at Runaway Bay over the Super Sprint distance of 350/9/2.2 on the technical circuit on the Luke Harrop Track. Wet track wasn't ideal, but Grace Brimelow had a great race to take out the National Women's Title in the PTS3 division. Triathlon Australia has earmarked her as future potential PAraTriathlete and taking out the National title has put her on that radar.

Australian Marathon Canoe Championships over the 14.8km where Elke Madlener 2nd (U/16 K2) Silver Medalist and 6th (U/16 K1). The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships saw Saul Nicol Rann Crowned the Australian U/17 2km Beach Run Champion, while Janelle McCosker claimed a Bronze 60-64 Years 2km Swim and 5th Board. Millan Power claim 5th U/15 2 x 1km Beach Relay.

To round out the competitions on the Gold Coast was the Australian Super Sprint Youth and Junior Triathlon Championships. This 3 day event showcases the ability to react and learn with each race and see a progression from day 1 to day 3. This was evident once again this year. Millan Power (Youth) and Addison Houslip (Rookie) both first timers to this format and gain some valuable experience from this race weekend that will be use at future attempts not just at this race, but racing in general.

Addie stamped her authority in the female sections and gave the boys a run for their money based on race times with 3 race wins from 3 events. While Millan Power learnt the consequences of racing the World Triathlon Style formats and the rules that go with it. Even in the Youth "B" Final where he finished 3rd, he still had to serve a penalty for crossing the dismount line (we know he won't do that again). 

Emily Barrett lined up in the MurrayMan Triathlon over the 1.5/45/10 where she showed a dominate display taking out the Overall Female Win and U/40 Female. she was 14th Overall amongst the guys. The finish line photo shows she left nothing in the tank and enjoy the OD distance.

Sunshine Coast was the stage for Triathlon Pink where the main focus is on raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, but we had  a few racing as well. In the Ultra, Elke Madlener 2nd (14 Years) and 8th Overall. In the Kids 10-13 Kowsik Kuppusamy 3rd, Billie Elsum 4th and Issak Young 5th. in the 3km Run Wade Wallis Race Winner while Marc Wallis was 4th. In the Females Billie Eslum 2nd and Chloe Turner was 3rd.

​A massive thanks to all the SCTA crew that volunteered their time to help out at this great event.

Well done to all that raced. Full results below
Australian Paratriathlon and Intellectual Impairment Championships - 24.04.22 - 350/9/2.2
Grace Brimelow - 1st Place PTS3 Women - Australian Champion 
 
Australian Marathon Canoe Championships - Gold Coast 23.04.22
Elke Madlener - 2nd Place U/16 Years Female K2 
Elke Madlener - 6th Place U/16 Years Female K1

Australian Surf Life Saving Champs
Saul Nicol Rann - U/17 Years Male
1st Place - 2km Beach Run - Australian Champion

Janelle McCosker - 60-64 Years Female
3rd Place - 2km Swim
5th Place - Board Race
22nd Place - Sur Race

Millan Power - U/13 Years Male
13th Place - 2km Beach Run
5th Place - 2 x 1km Beach Relay

Nicole Kelly - 50-54 Years Female
7th Place - 2km Swim
17th Place - Surf Race

Murrayman Triathlon - 10.04.22 - 1.5/45/10
Emily Barret - 1st Place U/40 Years Female - Female Race Winner

Triathlon Pink Sunshine Coast - 10.04.22
Ultra - 600/16/6
Elke Madlener - 2nd Place 14 Years Female
Kids 10-13 Years - 100/3/1
Kowsik Kuppusammy - 3rd Place Male
Billie Elsum - 4th Place Female
Issak Young - 5th Place Male
Shriyya Kuppusammy - 11th Place Female
Winter Young - 19th Place Female
Kids 7-9 Years - 50/2/500
Trisha Kuppusammy - 14th Place Female
3km Run
Wade Wallis - 1st Place Male
Billie Elsum - 2nd Place Female
Chloe Turner - 3rd Place Female
Marc Wallis - 4th Place Male

Triathlon Australia Super Sprint Champs - 11-13.04.22
Addison Houslip - Rookie Female
1st Place - Aquathlon
1st Place - Triathlon
1st Place - Triathlon Final 

Millan Power - Youth Male
18th Place - 1500m Run
32nd Place - Lemans
15th Place - Aquathlon
26th Place / DQ - Double Sprint
3rd Place - "B" Final

Ryan Marsh - Junior Male
6th Place - 1500m Run
5th Place - Lemans
11th Place - Aquathlon
12th Place / 9th Place / 16th Place - Triple Sprint
13th Place - "A" Final

Great racing from the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at Luke Harrop Memorial Gold Coast Triathlon and Goondiwindi Hell of the West.

We were greeted with perfect conditions for the Luke Harrop Memorial Gold Coast Triathlon, which meant fast and furious racing. Starting off the proceedings was the Oceania Cup Triathlon with automatic qualification for the Winners for Commonwealth Games. Sophie Burger lined up for her first ever Elite Female Race at this level. the pace was on from the get go and a great swim set up the opportunity to get in with some good riders in the pack over the draft legal format, that saw her come off the bike with the leading females. Sophie ran strongly to finish a credible 24th. An amazing experience that Sophie will gain confidence from for future racing.

In the Age Group racing it doubled as the Triathlon Queensland Sprint Championships as well. Kim Alexander 1st (50-54) and Greg Bush 1st (65-69) both crowned State Champions. 2nd Place to Jordan Gover (50-54) and Brett Stalley (55-59) both silver State Medalists. Receiving Bronze Medals in the Qld Champs was Kyle Wallis (16-17), Angela Vinnicombe (40-44) and Pauline Ashley (45-49).

In the Enticer, which also doubled as the U/14 Qld Sprint Champs saw Addison Houslip continued her great form to take the Overall Female Line honours, U/14 Title and State Champion.

Lauren Murphy took the 5hr road trip out the the annual Goondiwindi Hell of the West which saw the swim leg moved to the duck pond due to the recent flooding that saw the McIntyre River too dirty to swim in. The format was 2km Swim, 3.2km Run, 80km Cycle and then a 16.8km Run. Lauren had a strong swim to set a good position that she could build on during the race. We are in the first steps of her build to Cairns Ironman so it was a good indication to see where we are at with the training. She had a good day out where she came away with a 3rd 40-44 and 25th Female Overall.
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Well done to all that Raced. Full Results Below
Luke Harrop Memorial Gold Coast Triathlon - 03.04.22
Oceania Triathlon Cup - Elite Female
Brittany Dutton - 18th Place Elite Female
Sophie Burger - 24th Place Elite Female
Oceania Triathlon Cup - Elite Male 
Ryan Marsh - 33rd Place Elite Male
Sprint Distance - Queensland Championships
Kim Alexander - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male - QLD Champion
Greg Bush - 1st Place 65-69 Years Male - QLD Champion 
Jodan Gover - 2nd Place 50-54 Years Male - 2nd QLD Champs
Brett Stalley - 2nd Place 55-59 Years Male - 2nd QLD Champs
Pauline Ashley - 4th Place 45-49 Years Female - 3rd QLD Champs
Angela Vinnicombe - 5th Place 40-44 Years Female - 3rd QLD Champs
Emma McInnes - 6th Place16-19 Years Female
Rachel James - 8th Place 35-39 Years Female
Kyle Wallis - 9th Place 16-19 Years Male - 3rd QLD Champs
John Sheridan - 10th Place 50-54 Years Male
Robert Simms - 11th Place 40-44 Years Male
Ben Cook - 26th Place 35-39 Years Male
Josh Christie - 32nd Place 35-39 Years Male
Enticer - 300/6.7/2.5
Addison Houslip - 1st Place U/14 Years Female - QLD Champ - 1st Female Overall
Jayden James - 5th Place U/16 Years Male
Emily Simms - 9th Place U/14 Years Female

Goondiwindi Hell of the West Triathlon - 03.04.22 - 2km Swim / 3.2km / 80km Cycle / 16.8km Run
Lauren Murphy - 3rd Place 40-44 Years Female

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

Another busy weekend for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action over the weekend at Queensland Schools Triathlon and Aquathlon Champs in Hervey Bay, Australian Cross Triathlon Champs in Snowy Mountains and at Noosa Summer Swim.

​At the Queensland Schools Triathlon Champs, this was SCTA 19th year in competition and we have had at least 1 athlete each year being selected. This year was no exception with 8 qualifying for Nationals to be held at Hervey Bay in September.

Qualifying for the QLD Team included Sophie Burger 3rd (Senior), Millan Power 5th (Junior Male), Addison Houslip 5th (Junior Female), Jake Hammond 7th (Junior) and Ethan Close (Senior) in the Triathlon and in the Aquathlon Natalia Webbe 4th, Poppiest Mendes 6th and Maggie Mendes 14th.


Medalists in the Teams Relay included Callum Close 2nd (Senior Boys), Millan Power and Jake Hammond 2nd (Junior Boys) and Sophie Burger 3rd (Senior Female).

Up at Noosa for the Summer Swim Series saw Duanne Cannell (50-54) and Rebecca Claridge (55-59) both have great swims in the 3km where they won their respective categories while SCTA Club Member Brodie Gardner headed to the Australian Cross Triathlon Champs where he just missed the podium with a 4th Place (ELITE)

Well done to all that raced. Full Results below
Queensland Schools Triathlon and Aquathlon Champs - 18-19.02.21
Senior -750/20/5
Sophie Burger - 3rd Place Female Qualified for QLD Team
Callum Close - 15th Place Male
Kyle Wallis - 24th Place Male
Ruby Blue Weeper - 25th Place Female

Intermediate - 500/15/4
Saul Nicol Rann - 29th Place Male
Grace Brimelow - 31st Female
Jayden James - 38th Place Male
Tabitha Fraser - 52nd Place Female

Junior - 300/10/2
Millan Power - 5th Place Male Qualified for QLD Team
Addison Houslip - 5th Place Female Qualified for QLD Team  
Jake Hammond - 7th Place Male Qualified for QLD Team 
Sienna Carter - 12th Place Female
Eva Nicol Rann - 54th Place Female
Mackenzie Matthews - 75th Place Female

Triathlon Relays - 3 members to a Team
Callum Close - 2nd Senior Male
Jake Hammond / Millan Power - 2nd Place Junior Male
Sophie Burger - 3rd Place Senior Female
Addison Houslip - 4th Junior Female

Aquathlon 
Grace Brimelow - 1st Place Intermediate Multi Class Qualified for QLD Team
Natalia Webbe - 4th Place Primary Female Qualified for QLD Team
Poppi Mendes - 6th Place Primary Female Qualified for QLD Team
Maggie Mendes - 14th Place Primary Female Qualified for QLD Team

Australian Cross Triathlon Champs - 20.02.22 - 1500/30/10
Brodie Gardner - 4th Place ELITE Male

Noosa Summer Swim - 20.02.22 - 3km Swim
Duanne Cannell - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Rebecca Claridge - 1st Place 55-59 Years Female

A busy few weekends of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members that have been in action at various races.

Starting with the local Caloundra Triathlon as part of Race # 6 of the Queensland Triathlon Series which saw windy conditions, saw some great racing form the SCTA Crew with Jordan Gover 1st (50-54), 2nd places to Keith Campbell (35-39), Kim Alexander (50-54) and Maureen Cummings (60-64). Elke Madlener 3rd (14-15) rounded out our podium finishes. Top 10 finishes to Ruby Blue Weepers 5th (16-19), Richie Leech 5th (30-34), John Sheridan 7th (50-54) and Matt Ludbrooke 9th (35-39). SCTA Club Member Paul Marchant 2nd (25-29).

In the Enticer all the Juniors will be backing up for Qld Schools Tri Champs this Friday saw Kyle Wallis 2nd (16-19). Just missing the podium was Millan Power 4th (U/14) and Jayden James 5th (U/16). It was great to see Ingi Doyle 5th (Mates Wave) back racing after some health complications that saw never possibly being back racing but she has overcome the hardest race of all surviving hospital and the operations she endured. The smile said it all crossing the line!!

Bribie Island Triathlon Race # 3 over the longer distance of 1/28/8 saw Brett Stalley 1st (55-19) slowly improving with each race. Matt Phillips 3rd (30-34) rounded out the podium finishes with Steve Miller 4th (60-64) just missing the podium. In the Short Course Marilyn Shrapnel 1st (70-74) continued her dominance with another win.

Trail running with Beerwah at Night Half Marathon saw Richie Leech 2nd (31-39) have a really strong run to take 3rd Overall.

​30th Jan saw the Kingscliff Triathlon and some great results in the standard distance of 1.5/40/10 which saw Ruby Blue Weepers 1st (16-17) in her first standard distance tri and Brett Stalley 3rd (55-59) and in the Sprint distance Pauline Ashley 3rd (45-49) 

Australia Day was a busy day of racing with Sophie Burger 2nd (OPEN) lining up in the 2km Pavilion  Open Water Swim at Redcliffe, Emily Barrett 2nd (20-24) at the West Lake Triathlon in South Australia and SCTA Club Member Ryan Marsh 12th (OPEN) at Burleigh Swim Run.

St Kilda was the venue for the Australian Sprint Triathlon Champs where we crowned our latest Australian Champion with Greg Bush (65-69) and a silver Medal with Jordan Gover 2nd (50-54) missing the Australian Title by 2 seconds. Great racing boys!!

Well done to all that raced. Full results below

QTS # 6 Caloundra Tri - 13.02.22 - 750/20/5
Jordan Gover - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Paul Marchant - 2nd Place 25-29 Years Male
Keith Campbell - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Male
Kim Alexander - 2nd Place 50-54 Years Male
Maureen Cummings - 2nd Place 60-64 Years Female
Elke Madlener - 3rd Place 14-15 Years Female
Ruby Blue Weepers - 5th Place 16-19 Years Female
Richie Leech - 5th Place 30-34 Years Male
John Sheridan - 7th Place 50-54 Years Male
Matt Ludbrooke - 9th Place 35-39 Years Male
Andrea Learoyd - 14th Place 40-44 Years Female
Ben Cook - 22nd Place 35-39 Years Male
Matt Twentyman - 23rd Place 35-39 Years Male
Josh Christie - 25th Place 35-39 Years Male
Enticer - 300/10/2
Kyle Wallis - 2nd Place 16-19 Years Male
Millan Power - 4th Place U/14 Years Male
Ingi Doyle - 5th Place Female Mates Wave
Jayden James - 5th Place U/16 Years Male
Wade Wallis - 9th Place U/14 Years Male
Lachlan Vasniak - 20th Place U/14 Years Male
Phoenix Kids - 100/2/500
Billie Elsum - 12th Place 10-11 Years Female
Brae Elsum - 31st Place 7-9 Years Male - First Triathlon

Bribie Island Tri # 3 - 13.02.22 - 1/28/8
Brett Stalley - 1st Place 55-59 Years Male
Matthew Phillips - 3rd Place 30-34 Years Male
Steve Miller - 4th Place 60-64 Years Male
Short Course - 300/10/3
Marilyn Shrapnel - 1st Place 70-74 Years Female

Beerwah at Night - 29.01.22 - Half Marathon Trail Run
Richie Leech - 2nd Place 31-39 Years Male - 3rd Overall

Kingscliff Triathlon - 30.01.22 - 1.5/40/10
Ruby Blue Weepers - 1st Place 16-17 Years Female
Brett Stalley - 3rd Place 55-59 Years Male
Matthew Phillips - 5th Place 30-34 Years Male
Sprint 750/20/5
Pauline Ashley - 3rd 45-49 Years Female
Ryan Marsh - 6th Place 18-19 Years Draft Legal
Big Kids' 200/6/1
Billie Elsum - 10th 10-12 Years Female

Burleigh Swim Run 26.01.22
Ryan Marsh - 13th Place OPEN Male

West Lakes Triathlon SA - 26.01.22 - 750/20/5
Emily Barrett - 2nd Place 20-24 Years Female

Australian Day Pavilion Swim Redcliffe - 26.01.22
Sophie Burger - 2nd Place OPEN Female 2km  

Australian Sprint Championships - St Kilda 16.01.22 - 750/20/5
Greg Bush - 1st Place 65-69 Years Male - AUSTRALIAN CHAMP
Jordan Gover - 2nd Place 50-54 Years Male - Silver Medal

Well done to the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at QTS # 5 at Robina. The cloud cover and light rain was welcomed by the Athletes as predominately this is always a very hot race, but with the light rain came very high humidity. Once the sun came out in patched is was very warm.

Some great results were achieved over all distances. In the Standard Distance, Emily Donker 1st (OPEN) put together a solid race to come off the bike in 2nd and run herself to victory. Also claiming top honours was Jordan Gover (50-54) hot on his heels was Kim Alexander 2nd (50-54) and John Sheridan 5th (50-54) while Josh Christie 13th (35-39) had a massive PB over that distance.

In the Sprint Distance, SCTA Club Member Paul Marchant 1st (25-29). Sophie Burger 2nd (16-19) had another solid race. Rebecca Howell 4th (25-29) had a great day out, while Ruby Blue Weepers 6th (16-19) continues to improve with each race.

In the Enticer, the Juniors got a taste of wet weather racing and took some valuable experience away that saw Addison Houslip 1st (U/14), Millan Power 4th (U/14), Grace Brimelow 8th (U/16), Sienna Carter 12th (U/14), Jude Brimelow 16th (U/14) and Emily Simms 20th (U/14).

Well done to all that raced. Full Results below
QTS # 5 - Robina Triathlon - 09.01.22 
OD - 1.5/40/10
Emily Donker - 1st Place OPEN Female - Female Race Winner  
Jordan Gover - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Kim Alexander - 2nd Place 50-54 Years Male
John Sheridan - 5th Place 50-54 Years Male
Josh Christie - 13th Place 35-39 Years Male
Sprint Distance - 750/24/5
Paul Marchant - 1st Place 25-29 Years Male
Sophie Burger - 2nd Place 16-19 Years Female
Rebecca Howell - 4th Place 25-29 Years Female
Ruby Blue Weepers - 6th Place 16-19 Years Female
Enticer - 300/8/2.5
Addison Houslip - 1st Place U/14 Years Female - 1st Female Overall
Millan Power - 4th Place U/14 Years Male
Grace Brimelow - 8th Place U/16 Years Female
Sienna Carter - 12th Place U/14 Years Female
Jude Brimelow - 16th Place U/14 Years Male
Emily Simms - 20th Place U/14 Years Female

last race of 2021 has been run over last weekend with Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at QTS # 4 Raby Bay Tri and at Triathlon Queensland Super Sprint Race Weekend and the week prior at Bribie Tri # 2 and GC 50

Round 4 of the QTS was held at Raby Bay and saw some great results from the crew. Leading the charge in the Long Course saw Callum Close 3rd (OPEN Male) dig deep on the run to hold on to his first ever OPEN Podium and collecting some prizemoney along the way. Ruby Blue Weepers 1st (15-19) continues to improve and learn from each race in her first year of competition. Both Jazi Coventry 4th and Sophie Burger 5th racing in the OPEN Females took away some great experience racing against the top ladies and getting a gauge of where they are at.

In the Super Sprint, SCTA Athletes were very successful with 1st Places to Millan Power (U/13), Margo Mackintosh (40-44) and Brett Stalley (55-59). Great to see Pauline Ashley back racing with a 2nd (45-49).

At the TQ Super Sprint Race Weekend SCTA Club Member Ryan Marsh was in action over the 4 days of racing culminating with a 10th Place Junior Male "A" Final.

The previous week at Bribie Triathlon saw Steve Miller 3rd (60-64) and Kyle Wallis 5th (15-16) and a 5 min PB over his last race at Bribie. While in the Short Course Marilyn Shrapnel 1st (70-74) and Wade Wallis 2nd (11-12)

At the Gold Coast 50, Tara Partridge and Tania Gover teamed up to take out 3rd in the Female Teams

Well done to all that raced. Full results below.
QTS # 4 - Raby Bay Tri - 12.12.21
Long Course - 900/25/6
Ruby Blue Weepers - 1st Place 15-19 Years Female
Callum Close - 3rd Place OPEN Male
Jazi Coventry - 4th Place OPEN Female
Sophie Burger - 5th Place OPEN Female
John Sheridan - 5th Place 50-54 Years Male
Charlie Elder - 7th Place 20-24 Years Male
Cassidy Redden - 8th Place 25-29 Years Male
Rebecca Howell - 9th Place 25-29 Years Female
Super Sprint - 400/15/4
Millan Power - 1st Place U/13 Years Male
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female
Brett Stalley - 1st Place 55-59 years Male
Pauline Ashley - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Female
Enticer - 200/5/2
Lachlan Vasnaik - 26th Place U/14 Years Male

Triathlon Queensland Super Sprint Race Weekend - 09-12.12.21 
Ryan Marsh - 10th Place "A" Final

GC 50 - 28.11.21
50km Team Relay
Tara Partridge + Tania Gover - 3rd Place Female Teams 

Bribie Triathlon Race # 2 - 28.11.21 
Sprint - 750/20/5
Steve Miller - 3rd Place 60-64 Years Male
Kyle Wallis - 5th Place 15-16 Years Male
Short Course - 300/10/2.5
Marilyn Shrapnel - 1st Place 70-74 Years Female
Wade Wallis - 2nd Place 11-12 Years Male

A few weeks of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminum Athletes and Club Members that were in Action at QTS # 3 Robina Tri, Hervey Bay 100, Cozumel Ironman, Barge to Beach Swim, Coolongatta Gold and South Australia Trail Running Champs.

At Robina for QTS # 3 saw overcast conditions with some light drizzle at times which kept the course cooler. In Standard Distance Ethan Close 2nd (OPEN) lined up in his 3rd Standard Distance which saw him land on the Podium and collect some Cash. Jordan Gover 1st (50-54)  continued his winning form from Noosa Tri. Keith Campbell 2nd (35-39) recorded an 11min PB on this course. The consistency and hard work paid off for Keith after a long run of interrupted events that were cancelled / postponed due to Covid.

In the Sprint Distance, Tania Gover 2nd (45-49), Sophie Burger 3rd (16-19) continues her consistent form while Saul Nicol Rann 3rd (14-15) raced this distanced for the first time and enjoyed the longer distance. Rebecca Howell 5th (25-29) while Ruby Blue Weepers 7th (16-19) gains valuable experience at racing in her 2nd Sprint distance. SCTA Club Member Paul Marchant 1st (25-29) had another great performance. In the Enticer Milan Power 6th (U/14) continues to improve with more racing

HB 100 saw a small contingent head North foe the annual event that saw Emma Doyle 1st (25-29) have a great race while Katie Kenny 2nd (45-49) continues her comeback to racing. In the OPEN Female Emily Donker 4th was up against a  strong female field.

In the 2km Barge to Beach Swim Duanne Cannell 1st (50-59) was 2nd overall with Kim Alexander 7th (50-59). Cozumel Ironman saw SCTA Club Member Carrie Lester 3rd (Professional). Blair Day lined up in the iconic Coolongatta Gold that saw him 11th Elite. Margo Mackintosh took the title in 35-39 and the Overall Female Race Win to take out the South Australia Trial Running Champs

Well Done to all that raced. Full results below
QTS # 3 Robina Triathlon - 21.11.21
Standard Distance - 1.5/40/10
Jordan Gover - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Ethan Close - 2nd Place OPEN Male
Keith Campbell - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Male
John Sheridan - 9th Place 50-54 Years Male
Sprint Distance - 750/24/5
Paul Marchant - 1st Place 25-29 Years Male
Tania Gover - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Female
Saul Nicol Rann - 3rd Place 14-15 Years Male
Sophie Burger - 3rd Place 16-19 Years Female
Rebecca Howell - 5th Place 25-29 Years Female
Ruby Blue Weepers - 7th Place 16-19 Years Female
Ben Cook - 9th Place 35-39 Years Male
Enticer - 300/8/2.5
Milan Power - 6th Place U/14 Years Male
Eva Nicol Rann - 15th Place U/14 Years Female

Hervey Bay 100 - 21.11.21 - 2/80/18
Emma Doyle - 1st Place 25-29 Years Female
Katie Kenny - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Female
Emily Donker - 4th Place OPEN Female

Ironman Cozumel - 21.11.21
Carrie Lester - 3rd Place PROFESSIONAL Female

​Barge to Beach 2km Swim - 20.11.21
Duanne Cannel - 1st Place 50-59 Years Male - 2nd Overall
Kim Alexander - 7th Place 50-59 Years Male  

Coolongatta Gold - 13.11.21
Blair Day - 11th ELITE Male

South Australian Trail Run Champs - 07.11.21 - 24km 
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 35-39 Years Female - RACE WINNER

A massive weekend for for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at the 38th Edition of the Noosa Triathlon Festival, Oceanside 70.3 and Queensland All Schools Athletics Championships.

Noosa Triathlon Festival kicked off on the Wednesday with the Run Swim Run that saw Blair Day 1st (17+) and 3rd Overall in his preparations for the Coolongatta Gold. Billie Elsum gave away plenty of years in the 8-13 Years where she finished 28th.

The traditional 1km Ocean Swim on the Friday afternoon saw some choppy conditions where we had a few lined up. SCTA Club Member Damian Bulters 3rd (30-39). Kim Alexander 8th (50-59) while Torah Rose 12th (16-19). The Hammond Family grudge match race saw dad Kevin get belted by his 2 sons Jake and Zak.

The big one the 38th Noosa Triathlon saw perfect conditions for racing early before the winds picked up around 8.00am. It was quite gusty in places. The hot conditions on the Saturday were eased a bit overnight with he change that saw a drop in temperature. It did warm up as the morning went on. Plenty of first time Athletes at Noosa this year as well. Was great to see everyone racing and enjoying themselves.

SCTA Athletes and Club Members were on fire with some amazing results from the Crew with 6 Age Group Wins and 2 x 2nd Place. Age Group Race Wins to Ethan Close (15-19), Sophie Burger (15-19), Jordan Gover (50-54), Greg Bush (65-69) and SCTA Club Members Damian Bulters (35-39) and Zsolt Dallos (40-44). 2nd places to Callum Close (15-19) and Kim Alexander (50-54).

6th Places went to Emma Doyle (20-24) and Maureen Cummings (Legends Female). Angela Viinicombe 11th (40-44). With massive numbers in every category it was great to see a few sneak in the Top 30 with Richie Leech 19th (30-34), Summer Clarke 20th (20-24), Rebecca Howell 24th (25-29) and Cassidy Redden 27th (25-29). SCTA Club Members Paul Marchant 5th (OPEN), Ryan Marsh 6th (OPEN), Simon Hearn 10th (ELITE) Brittany Dutton 11th (ELITE)

Queensland All schools Athletics Champs saw 2 Athletes head down and rain in the 1500m in their respective Age Group. Eva Nicol Rann 8th (U/13) and Millan Power 10th (U/14). Over in America for the Oceanside 70.3 saw SCTA Club Professional Carrie Lester take 6th Place.

Well done to all that raced. Full results below
Noosa Triathlon - 31.10.21 - 1.5/40/10
Ethan Close - 1st Place 15-19 Years Male
Sophie Burger - 1st Place 15-19 Years Female
Damian Bulters - 1st Place 35-39 Years Male
Zsolt Dallos - 1st Place 40-44 Years Male
Jordan Gover - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Greg Bush - 1st Place 65-69 Years Male
Callum Close - 2nd Place 15-19 Years Male
Kim Alexander - 2nd Place 50-54 Years Male
Paul Marchant - 5th Place OPEN Male
Emma Doyle - 6th Place 20-24 Years Female
Maureen Cummings - 6th Place Legends Female
Ryan Marsh - 6th Place OPEN Male
Simon Hearn - 10th Place ELITE Male
Angela Vinnicombe - 11th Place 40-44 Years Female
Brittany Dutton - 11th ELITE Female
Richie Leech - 19th Place 30-34 Years Male
Summer Clarke - 20th Place 20-24 Years Female
Rebecca Howell - 24th Place 25-29 Years Female
Cassidy Redden - 27th Place 25-29 Years Male
Andrea Learoyd - 34th Place 40-44 Years Female
John Sheridan - 42nd Place 50-54 years Male
YoYo Hung - 73rd Place 25-29 Years Male
Tom Li - 81st Place 25-29 Years Male
Kevin Hammond - 103rd Place 40-44 Years Male
Lider Kukurt - 163rd Place 45-49 Years Male
Joshua Christie - 183rd Place 35-39 years Male

Noosa 1km Ocean Swim - 29.10.21
Damian Bulters - 3rd Place 30-39 Years Male
Kim Alexander - 8th Place 50-59 Years Male
Torah Rose - 12th Place 16-19 Years Female
Ben Cook - 17th Place 30-39 Years Male
Kevin Hammond - 55th Place Mates Wave

Noosa Run Swim Run - 27.10.21
Blair Day - 1st Place 17+ Male
Billie Elsum - 28th Place 8-13 Years Female

Oceanside 70.3 - 31.10.21
Carrie Lester - 6th Place ELITE Female

Queensland All Schools Athletics Champs
Eva Nicol Rann - 8th Place U/13 Years Female 1500
Millan Power -  10th Place U/14 Years Male 1500

A very busy weekend of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action over the weekend.

At Lake Kawana on Saturday we had the Triathlon Queensland Aquathlon Championships in warmer and humid conditions. with an afternoon start time. SCTA had 7 Athletes in the Sprint distance of 750m Swim / 5km Run and ran away with 5 x State Champions and 2 x 2nd Places. State Champions to Rebecca Howell (25-29), Jordan Gover (50-54), Gary Turner (70-74) with Club Members Paul Marchant (25-29) and Damian Bulters (35-39). 2nd places to YoYo Hung (25-29) and Lauren Murphy (40-44).

Also on Saturday at Ewen Maddock Dam was the scene for the Triathlon Queensland State Cross Triathlon Champs where we saw State Champions to Margo Mackintosh (40-44) with SCTA Club Members Brodie Gardner 1st (Open Male) and Ashleigh Hunter 2nd (Open Female). Both Brodie and Ashleigh backed up in the Dirt Masters which combined the Cross Tri withe a MTB race on the Sunday that saw Brodie take out the Title and Ashleigh 4th Place.

Sunday we were back at Lake Kawana for the Queensland All Schools Triathlon Champs that was also doubling as Regional Trials for the Queensland Schools Triathlon Champs to be held in Hervey Bay in February 2022. Hot conditions with slight breeze made for some fast racing. In the Seniors racing over the sprint distance saw Ethan Close 4th and Sophie Burger 7th.

Racing doesn't always go to plan but for the rest of the SCTA Athletes they will take away some valuable lessons that will be used in future races. In the Seniors, Callum Close, Kyle Wallis and Ruby Blue Weepers. In the Intermediates Saul Nicol Rann, Jayden James, Tabitha Fraser and Club Member Grace Brimelow. for the Juniors Eva Nicol Rann, Millan Power, Wade Wallis and Club Member Jude Brimelow Lachlan Vasniak. In the Primary Aquathlon Billie Elsum. Some athletes from the Mov3 Program that competed included Meadow Sutherland, Flynn McHugh, Will McHugh, Harrison Jefferies and Harvey Hoolihan.

First Race of the Bribie Island Triathlon Series was taking place as well with Steve Miller 6th (60-64 Long Course) while Marilyn Shrapnel 1st (70-74 Short Course)

At Burleigh Heads for the Burleigh 2km Open water swim saw Janelle McCosker 3rd (60+) while Nicole Kelly 4th (50-59).

Well done to all that raced. Full Results below
Queensland All Schools Triathlon Champs - 24.10.21
Senior - 750/20/5
Ethan Close - 4th Place Male
Sophie Burger - 7th Place Female
Ruby Blue Weepers - 26th Place Female
Kyle Wallis - 27th Place Male
Intermediate - 500/15/4
Saul Nicol Rann - 17th Place Male
Grace Brimelow - 33rd Place Female
Tabitha Fraser - 47th Place Female
Jayden James - 48th Place Male
Junior - 400/10/2.5
Millan Power - 17th Place Male
Eva Nicol Rann - 24th Place Female
Jude Brimelow - 30th Place Male
Wade Wallis - 44th Place Male
Lachlan Vasniak - 73rd Place Male

Bribie Triathlon Race # 1 - 24.10.21
Long Course
Steven Miller - 5th Place 60-64 Years Male
Short Course
Marilyn Shrapnel - 1st Place 70-74 Years Female

Burleigh 2km Swim - 24.10.21
Janelle McCosker - 3rd Place 60+ Female
Nicole Kelly - 4th Place 50-59 Years Female

Queensland Aquathlon Champs - 23.10.21
Sprint - 750m Swim / 5km Run
Rebecca Howell - 1st Place 25-29 Years Female - QLD Champ
Paul Marchant - 1st Place 25-29 Years Male - QLD Champ
Damian Bulters - 1st Place 35-39 Years Male - QLD Champ
Jordan Gover - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male - QLD Champ
Gary Turner - 1st Place 70-74 Years Male - QLD Champ
YoYo Hung - 2nd Place 25-29 Years Male
Lauren Murphy - 2nd Place 40-44 Years Female
Enticer -
Chloe Turner - 1st Place 30-34 Years Female
Primary Aquathlon - 1km Run / 200m Swim / 1km Run
Billie Elsum - 39th Place Female
Flynn McHugh - 58th Place - Male
Kids Aquathlon - 500m Run / 100m Swim / 500m Run
Will McHugh - 10th Place Male
Harrison Jefferies - 25th Place Male

Queensland Cross Triathlon Champs - 23.10.21
Long Course - 1500/28.5/10.5
Brodie Gardner - 1st Place OPEN Male - QLD Champ
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female - QLD Champ
Ashleigh Hunter - 2nd Place OPEN Female
Brodie Gardner - 1st Place Dirt Masters
Ashleigh Hunter - 4th Place Dity Masters

Great racing from the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at Race # 1 of the Queensland Triathlon Series incorporating the Triathlon Queensland Club Championships. 

In the Standard Distance of 1.5/40/10 saw a low tide where there was a bit of a wade to start proceedings in the swim. Emily Donker had a strong day out with the fastest run split that saw her take out 3rd OPEN Female. Lauren Murphy 4th (40-44) had a solid day out. SCTA Club Member Simon Hearn 3rd OPEN Male chased hard after the young "ITU" Athletes.

In the Sprint Distance over 750/20/5 there was ding dong battle in the 50-54 Years Male that saw Kim Alexander take the win over Jordan Gover 2nd. Sophie Burger 2nd (16-19) had a great start with a strong swim  and bike. The run is improving all the time and with 6th Female Overall. Steve Miller 5th (60-64) performed strongly once again. Other top 10 finishes went to Callum Close 7th (16-19), Rebecca Howell 7th (25-29), Ethan Close 8th (16-19) and Rachel James 9th (35-39). Kyle Wallis 23rd (16-19) learnt some valuable lessons in only his 4th Triathlon. SCTA Club Member Ryan Marsh 4th (16-19)

Enticer racing was very strong and you see the growth of some of the athletes from season to season and the first race was no exception. Millan Power 6th (U/14) raced well as did Wade Wallis 25th (U/14) Both these boys have only competed in a handful of Triathlons and I look forward to seeing the progression this season. SCTA Club Members raced well with Grace Brimelow 10th (U/16) , Mia Davis 21st (U/14) and Jude Brimelow 21st (U/14)

In the Phoenix KIds Billie Elsum 21st (10-11) had a strong race while SCTA Club Member Carter Davis 15th (10-11)

While in South Australia for the Yerrebilla 28km Ultra Run, Margo Mackintosh 1st (40-49) and Female Race Winner had a great run over the 28km Run where she finished 6th Overall amongst the Men. Nice Work Margo!

Well done to all that Raced. Full Results below
QTS # 1 - Moreton Bay Tri - Queensland Club Champs - 26.09.21
Standard Distance - 1.5/40/10
Emily Donker - 3rd Place OPEN Female
Simon Hearn - 3rd Place OPEN Male
Lauren Murphy - 4th Place 40-44 Years Female
Sprint - 750/20/5
Kim alexander - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Sophie Burger - 2nd Place 16-19 Years Female - 6th Female Overall
Jordan Gover - 2nd Place 50-54 Years Male
Ryan Marsh - 4th Place 16-19 Years Male
Steve Miller - 5th Place 60-64 Years Male
Callum Close - 7th Place Place 16-19 Years Male
Rebecca Howell - 7th Place 25-29 Years Female
Ethan Close - 8th Place 16-19 Years Male
Rachel James - 9th Place 35-39 Years Female
Kyle Wallis - 23rd Place 16-19 Years Male
Enticer - 400/10/2.5
Millan Power - 6th Place U/14 Years Male
Grace Brimelow - 10th Place U/16 Years Female
Jude Brimelow - 21st Place U/14 Years Male
Mia Davis - 21st Place U/14 Years Female
Wade Wallis - 25th U/14 Years Male
Phoenix Kids - 100/2/500
Carter Davis - 15th Place 10-11 Years Male
​Billie Elsum - 21st Place 10-11 Years Female

Yurrebilla 28km Ultra - 26.09.21
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-49 Years Female - Female Race Winner

Some great performances from the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members at our Home race doubling as the Queensland Long Course Championships at the Ironman Oceania Sunshine Coast 70.3 

Perfect conditions for racing greeted the athletes with a light Northerly wind that made the swim a bit choppy but perfect conditions for the cycle leg on the motorway. Angela Vinnicombe 8th (40-44) did a 10min PB. Norm Marsh was well underdone for the race but still put a in solid performance with 23rd (55-59).  Grant Callaghan from Protector Aluminium raced strong for a 29th (50-54) while Andrea Learoyd smiled her way around the course having a great day out with 46th (40-44). Alex Forrest lined up in his first 70.3 and put in a solid effort with 60th (25-29) while the Mixed Teams Rebecca Howell (Swim), Lauren Murphy (Cycle) and Tom Li (Run) were 18th.

SCTA Club Members Matt Wolstencroft 1st (50-54) and Zsolt Dallos 3rd (40-44) both walked away with Queensland Champion Titles, while Paul Marchant 3rd (25-29) took away a silver in the State Champs. Well Done.

The previous weekend saw Margo Mackintosh head south for the South Australian Duathlon Championships and was greeted with icy cold and windy conditions. Margo raced extremely well to take out the RACE WIN in OPEN Females and crowned the State Champion.

Well done to all that raced. Full results below
Sunshine Coast 70.3 - Doubling as Queensland Long Course Champs - 12.09.21
Matthew Wolstencroft - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male - Qld Champion
Zsolt Dallos - 3rd Place 40-44 Years Male - QLD Champion
Paul Marchant - 3rd Place 25-29 years Male - 2nd QLD 
Angela Vinnicombe - 8th Place 40-44 Years Female
Ryan Fisher - 17th Place PRO Male 
Rebecca Howell / Lauren Murphy / Tom Li - 18th Place Mixed Teams
Norm Marsh - 23rd Place 55-59 Years Male
Grant Callaghan - 29th Place 50-54 Years Male
Andrea Learoyd - 46th Place 40-44 Years Female
Alex Forrest - 60th Place 25-29 Years Male
Joshua Christie - 92nd Place 35-39 Years Male

South Australia Duathlon Champs - 05.09.21 - 5/20/2.5
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place OPEN Female - Female RACE WINNER / SA Champion

Its  been a busy month of racing on / racing off / Lockdowns / Restrictions for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action in SE Queensland and Around the World

Rainbow Beach Triathlon "Take 2" after the initial date was headed with the lockdown, it was postponed to the 28th/29th August where Sophie Burger had 2 great days of racing that she will take valuable experience out of. Especially Day 2 under fatigue, she took out the Race win in her Category (15-16) on both days and walked away with 3rd Female overall and some pocket money. Coach Toby Coote lined up on Day 1 to take out the 45-49 Years Win. 

Pomona King of the Mountain saw SCTA Juniors Wade and Marc Wallis line up in the 3.4km Prince of the Mountain that saw Wade 2nd and Marc 4th in 12 Years Boys. They have been laying a great foundation down and the results are a testament to this. 

Jetty to Jetty Fun Run saw Marilyn Shrapnell 1st (70-79) 5km, while in the 10km Run Steve Miller 15th (60-69) and Richard Padgett 45th (40-49).

Yeppoon Triathlon Festival saw a return to racing for Darren Matthews 8th (19) and Mackenzie Matthews 5th (12-13)
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Queensland Duathlon Championships were held at Toowoomba in very tough, cold and windy conditions on a new course at Wellcamp. Perfect place for the racing on very smooth hotmix roads within the airport compounds. In the Sprint Distance of 5km Run / 20km Cycle / 2.5km Run, Margo Mackintosh 1st (40-44)  and State Champion while Sophie Burger 2nd (16-17) had a strong race.

SCTA Club Members in the Standard Distance of 10km Run / 40km Cycle / 5km Run saw Brodie Gardner 1st (35-39), Paul Marchant 1st (25-29) and Ryan Marsh 1st (18-19) all taking out the Queensland State Title.

Brodie Gardner took out the Race Win at Rocky Trail Entertainment MTB GP Sunshine Coast in the Solo 6 hour Event in convincing style on the weekend.

SCTA Professional Club Members have been in action overseas with Kelly Ann Perkins being the 46th Australian Rep at World Champs with the Grand Final WTC at Edmonton over the Standard Distance for 19th Elite Female. The week prior KP lined up in the WTC Montreal for a 39th Place Elite Female Final. Carrie Lester taking out the Race Win at one of the toughest long Course Races at Embrunman for the 3rd Time and Lined up in the Inaugural Collins Cup for a 3rd place in Match # 6 

Well done to all that raced. Full results Below
Rainbow Beach Triathlon - 28-29.08.21 - 750/20/5
Sophie Burger - 3rd Place Overall Female
Day 1 - 1st Place 15-16 Years Female / 3rd Overall Female
Day 2 - 1st Place 15-16 Years Female / 4th Female Overall
Overall - 1st Place 15-16 Years Female / 3rd Overall Female
Toby Coote - 45-49 Years Male 
Day 1 - 1st Place 45-49 Years Male

Rocky Trail Entertainment MTB GP Sunshine Coast - 28.08.21
Brodie Gardner - 1st Place 30-39 Years GP 6 hour Solo - Race Winner

Collins Cup - 28.08.21- 2/80/18
Carrie Lester - 3rd Place Match # 6

Yeppoon Triathlon Festival - 21.08.21 - 
Mackenzie Matthews - 5th Place 12-13 Years Female
Darren Matthews - 8th Place 19 + Male 

WTC Grand Final Edmonton - 21.08.21 - 1.5/40/10
Kelly Ann Perkins - 19th Place Elite Female

Embrunman - 15.08.21 - 3.8/188/42
Carrie Lester - 1st Place PROFESSIONAL Female - Race Winner

WTC Montreal - 15.08.21 - 300/7.2/2
Kelly Ann Perkins - 39th Place Elite Female Final

Prince of Pomona King of Mountain  - 25.07.21 - 3.4km
Wade Wallis - 2nd Place 12 Years Male
Marc Wallis - 4th Place 12 Years Male

Queensland Duathlon Championships - 24.07.21
Long Course - 10/40/5
Brodie Gardner - 1st Place 35-39 years Male - QLD Champion
Paul Marchant - 1st 25-29 Years Male - QLD Champion
Ryan Marsh - 1st Place 18-19 Years Male - QLD Champion
Short Course - 5/20/2.5
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female - QLD Champion 
Sophie Burger - 2nd Place 16-17 Years Female - 2nd QLD

Jetty to Jetty Fun Run - 18.07.21
10km
Steve Miller - 15th Place 60-69 Years Male
Richard Padgett - 45th Place 40-49 Years Male
5km 
Marilyn Shrapnell - 1st Place 70-79 Years Female

It was another great year from the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members for 2020-21 Season. There were a lot of uncertainties with races being cancelled / postponed, States being lockout and lockdowns, but here in Queensland we were still able to get the job done with racing. 

We held our annual End of Season Awards Afternoon at Scrub Turkey last weekend and a great time was had by all. We also crowned the
Senior Athlete of the Year - Margo Mackintosh
Junior athlete of the Year - Sophie Burger
Most Improved - Ingi Doyle and Keith Campbell
SCTA Club Spirit - Rebecca Howell 

There were a few random draw prizes courtesy of PREP, CLIF Bar Australia, Vorgee, Mizuno Running Australia and Ironman Oceania.

Breakdown of results for season 2020-21 by SCTA Athletes and Club Members
Race Wins (Overall)
15 x 1st / 12 x 2nd / 3 x 3rd

Age Group Results 
100 x 1st / 59 x 2nd / 37 x 3rd

Australian Championship Events
3 x Australian Champions / 3 x 2nd / 3 x 3rd

Queensland Championship Events
13 x Queensland Champions / 3 x 2nd / 3 x 3rd

Queensland Schools Triathlon Championships
6 selected into Queensland Team 

As you can see a very successful year by the SCTA Team. A big thanks for the support shown by the Athletes and Families during a very tough year. It is greatly appreciated. 

Massive thanks to the Sponsors supporting the SCTA. Without you, it just doesn't happen. 
Protector Aluminium
Vorgee
CLIF Bar Australia
Mizuno Running Australia
Cannibal Australia
McDonalds (Maroochydore / Kuluin / Sippy Downs / Coolum / Noosa / Nambour)
Davey and Associates Optometrist 
Allez Sport 
PREPD
Felt Bicycles Australia
Rydges Hotels and Resorts
Rackley Swimming / Kawana Aquatic Centre
Tara Leanne Nutrition
Ultimo Giro Custom Cycle Shoes
The Event Crew
Ironman Oceania