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

A big weekend of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in action at Cairns for the Ironman and 70.3, Gold Coast Oceania Cup, Mackay Marina Run and Brisbane Marathon Run Festival. The week Prior at the Sunshine Coast Trail Run

Up in Cairns for the IM and 70.3 saw so tough conditions with the wind whipping up in true Cairns fashion that saw a block headwind from the turnaround point back into town. Temperatures where ideal for great racing. Both Emily Barrett 5th (18-24) and Angela Vinnicombe 7th (40-44) both were lining up in their debut Ironman and both had great days out with both sub 12hr races. Zsolt Dallos 2nd (40-44) had a blinder of a race and showed the hard work had paid off with a sub 9hr. while to 2 amigos of Tara Partridge and Tania Gover had a fun day out dressed as "where is Wally". Margo Mackintosh did a run leg in the 70.3 Teams to take out the Female Title and 8th Team overall.

Up in Mackay for their running festival, Emily Donker was 3rd (OPEN Female) in the 8km while in Brisbane for the Running Festival saw in the Half Marathon both Keith Campbell and Ingi Doyle with PB's. In the 5km Sophie Burger 1st (14-15) broke the 20 min barrier with a 19.23 for the first time and Addison Houslip 1st (U/13) with a 17.33 and fastest female. The week prior, Margo Mackintosh 1st (40-49) and first Female Overall in the Sunshine Coast Trail Run.

SCTA Club Members had some great races as well with Simon Hearn continuing his improving performances with a 4th (Pro Male) against a stellar Male Field in the Ironman Asia Pacific Championships. In the 70.3 Romy Wolstencroft 1st (18-24) and Matt Wolstencroft 1st (50-54) had awesome performances that saw Matt get bragging rights over Romy. Down at the Gold Coast Brittany Dutton was 7th (Pro Female) in the Gold Coast Oceania Cup. In Brisbane we saw Taylor Elms 2nd (30-39) 10km Run

Well done to all that raced. Full results below
Cairns Ironman - 3.8/180/42.2 - 06.06.21
Zsolt Dallos - 2nd Place 40-44 Years Male
Simon Hearn - 4th Place Professional Male
Emily Barrett - 5th Place 18-24 Years Female 
Angela Vinnicombe - 7th Place 40-44 Years Female
Tania Gover - 27th Place 45-49 Years Female
Tara Partridge - 28th Place 45-49 Years Female
Cairns 70.3 - 1.9/90/21.1
Romy Wolstencroft - 1st Place 18-24 Years Female
Matthew Wolstencroft - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male
Margo Mackintosh (Run) - 1st Place Female Teams

Mackay Marina Run - 8km - 06.06.21
Emily Donker - 3rd Place OPEN Female

Brisbane Marathon Festival - 06.06.21
Half Marathon - 21.1km
Keith Campbell - 15th Place 35-39 Years Male
Ingi Doyle - 21st Place 50-54 Years Female
10km
Taylor Elms - 2nd Place 30-39 Years Male
Rebecca Howell - 63rd Place 20-29 Years Female
5km
Sophie Burger - 1st Place 14-15 Years Female
Addison Houslip - 1st Place U/13 Years Female
Chloe Turner - 26th Place 18-39 Years Female

Gold Coast Oceania Cup - 06.06.21
Brittany Dutton - 7th Place PROFESSIONAL Female

Sunshine Coast Trail Run - 21.1km - 29.05.21
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 40-49 Years Female - 1st Female Overall

Another big weekend of racing for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members in Action at Moreton Bay Triathlon And Running Festival, Byron Bay Triathlon, Mudjimba Charity Swim and Uni Sport Uni Games.

Done at Moreton Bay for the Triathlon And Run Festival saw perfect conditions for racing with the Run on Saturday Afternoon and Triathlon on Sunday. In the Run we had Gary and Chloe Turner competing in the 5km which saw Gary 1st (70+) and Chloe 3rd (30-39). The 1.5km saw Billie Elsum have a great run to be first Female overall and 4th Overall.

Sunday morning saw a spectacular sunrise just before the Classic Distance started over the 2/60/15. We had both Emily Barrett 1st (20-24) and Lauren Murphy 2nd (40-44) under direct instructions to stick to IM Race Pace as it was a perfect lead in to Cairns Ironman in 4 weeks time. Perfect opportunity to test out the nutrition and race plans in place for the big dance on 6th June. Both ladies had great races. Emily Donker 1st (25-29) and 2nd Female Overall had a very solid race, while John Sheridan did his first long distance race to finish 14th (50-54). SCTA Club Member Matt Wolstencroft 1st (50-54) executed a great race as to Paul Marchant 2nd (25-29) and 4th Overall

In the Club Distance over 1/30/7.5 saw the longest distance that Sophie Burger had ever raced over with a 1st (14-15) and fastest Female , she had a great race and has showed a massive forward progression, not just in racing, but also in her preparation for races. A massive development in the past 10 months since moving to SCTA. It was great to see the smile back on Brett Stalley's face with a strong race in taking out 1st (55-59). Rachel James 4th (35-39) has been progressing well over the past few months and we saw that hard work reaping its benefits.

In the Enticer over 300/10/2.5, it was a bit of fun times amongst the ladies to see who would take the bragging rights with the fastest time. Rebecca Howell took the honors with 1st (25-29), Torah Rose 1st (16-19) with Jorja Matthews 2nd (16-19) and shouting the coffees, or was that donuts!!! Jayden James 4th (U/14) continues to improve with each race this season seeing his best for last and just missing the podium, while another strong performance for Addison Houslip 5th (U/14). Flinders Crawford and Mackenzie Matthews had strong races and finished with smiles on their faces.

At Byron Bay Triathlon we had Margo Mackintosh in great form with 1st (35-39) and the fastest female overall in perfect conditions for racing.

Perfect conditions for the Mudjimba Charity Swim saw Gaye Ottagalli swim the 11km solo. In the 3km swim around Old Women Island and part saw strong swims from both Janelle McCosker 1st (60-69) and Liz Vadas 1st (40-49).

Down at Port Stephens for the Uni Sport Uni Games for the Triathlon saw SCTA Club Members Ella Wooldridge 3rd overall and in the Sprint Distance Ryan Marsh was 1st (16-19) after suffering a mechanical in the Uni Sport Uni Games.

Well done to all that Raced. Full Results below.
Moreton Bay Triathlon 09.05.21
Classic Distance - 2/60/15
Emily Barrett - 1st Place 20-24 Years Female
Emily Donker - 1st Place 25-29 Years Female 2nd Female Overall
Matthew Wolstencroft - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male 
Paul Marchant - 2nd Place 25-29 Years Male
Lauren Murphy - 2nd Place 40-44 Years Female
John Sheridan - 14th Place 50-54 Years Male
Club Distance - 1/30/7.5
Sophie Burger - 1st Place 14-15 Years Female - 1st Female Overall
Brett Stalley - 1st Place 55-59 Years Male
Rachel James - 4th Place 35-39 Years Female
Enticer - 300/10/2.5
Torah Rose - 1st Place 16-19 Years Female
Rebecca Howell - 1st Place 25-29 Years Female
Jorja Matthews - 2nd Place 16-19 Years Female
Jayden James - 4th Place U/14 Years Male
Addison Houslip - 5th Place U/14 Years Female
Flinders Crawford - 12th Place U/14 Years Male
Mackenzie Matthews - 15th Place U/14 Years Female

Moreton Bay Running Festival - 08.05.21
5km 
Gary Turner - 1st Place 70+ Male 
Chloe Turner - 3rd Place 30-39 Years Female
1.5km 
Billie Elsum - 1st Place Female - 4th Overall

Byron Bay Triathlon - 09.05.21
Sprint Distance  - 750/20/5
Margo Mackintosh - 1st Place 35-39 Years Female - Fastest Female Overall

Mudjimba Island Charity Swim - 08.05.21
11km 
Gaye Ottagalli - Individual 
Richard - Team
Swim the Island - 3km
Liz Vadas - 1st Place 40-49 Years Female
Janelle McCosker - 1st Place 60-69 Years Female

UniSport Uni Games Triathlon - 08.05.21 - 1.5/40/10
Ella Wooldridge - 3rd Place Open Female 

Port Stephens Triathlon - 08.05.21
Sprint 750/20/5
Ryan Marsh - 1st Place 16-19 Years Male

Queensland Triathlon Series - 7 Races
Sophie Burger - 1st Place 14-15 Years Female
Rebecca Howell - 2nd Place 25-29 Years Female
Ethan Close - 3rd Place 14-15 Years Male
Mia Wooldridge - 4th Place U/16 Years Female
Ingi Doyle - 5th Place 50-54 Years Female
Georgia Fredricks - 5th Place 16-19 Years Female
Billie Elsum - 5th Place 7-9 Years Female 
Ella Crawford - 6th Place 14-15 Years Female
Rachel James - 6th Place 35-39 Years Female
Callum Close - 7th Place 14-15 Years Male
Taylor Elms - 8th Place 30-34 Years Male

The Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members were in action at the Gold Coast Triathlon Luke Harrop Memorial Triathlon. Its a special race with a legacy and the remembrance of a good mate that was taken way to early.

Consistency is the key in training to race well..... You do the work you get rewarded with the results. We saw that on the weekend with some stellar performances. Leading the charge in the Sprint Distance was Sophie Burger (14-15) and Ingi Doyle (50-54) with podium wins from the hard work that had been laid. Just missing the podium was Rachel James Olsen (35-39) and Jordan Gover (45-49) both with 2nd places. It was great to see Brett Stalley back racing just missing the podium with 4th (55-59).

SCTA Club Members with Podium Wins went to Georgie Fredricks (16-19) and Greg Bush (65-69). Ryan Marsh 4th (16-19) and John Sheridan 6th (50-54).

In the Enticer over 300/6/2.5 it was great to see Pauline Ashley 1st (45+) back racing while Jayden James 7th (U/14) continues to improve with each race this season. SCTA Club Member Sam McClarron 5th (U/14) while in the Kool Kids Billie Elsum 3rd (7-9) had another great performance while SCTA Club Member Bella McClarron 9th (10-11)

Well done to all that raced. Full Results below
Luke Harrop Memorial Gold Coast Triathlon - 11.04.21 - 750/20/5
Sophie Burger - 1st Place 14-15 Years Female
Georgie Fredricks - 1st Place 16-19 Years Female
Ingi Doyle - 1st Place 50-54 Years Female
Greg Bush - 1st Place 65-69 Years Male
Rachel James Olsen - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Female
Jordan Gover - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Male
Ryan Marsh - 4th Place 16-19 years Male
Brett Stalley - 4th Place 55-59 Years Male
Chloe & Gary Turner - 5th Place Mixed Teams
John Sheridan - 6th Place 50-54 Years Male
Enticer 300/6/2.5
Pauline Ashley - 1st Place 45+ Years Female
Sam McClarron - 5th Place U/14 Years Male
Jayden James - 7th Place U/14 Years Male
Kool Kids - 100/2/500
Billie Elsum - 3rd Place 7-9 Years Female
Bella McClarron - 9th Place 10-11 Years Female

The weather may not have been ideal, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes and Club Members racing at the World Series Swim at Mooloolaba and The Finale of the Bribie Triathlon Series with Race # 4.

Race morning saw a few changes to the course for the World Series Swim at Mooloolaba that saw multiple laps for the 3km and Mile swims. In the 3km Duanne Cannell led the charge with another strong swim taking out his category (50-54) and 7th Overall. Also taking out her category was Janelle McCosker (60-64) with Liz Vadas (45-49) just missing the podium in 4th.

In the Mooloolaba Mile, the Coach Toby Coote 1st (45-49), while Ben Cook 3rd (35-39) landed on the podium. Strong swims to Ella Crawford 7th (12-15) and Kim Alexander 8th (50-54). In the Half Mile over 800m Torah Rose was 2nd (16-19) and was 2nd Female Overall.

At Bribie for the Finale of the 4 Race series, saw a small contingent head down to Race. Chloe Turner (Swim + Run) and Dad Gary (Cycle) Teamed up to take 2nd (Mixed Teams) and 3rd Team Overall.

In the Just Tri It, Kyle Wallis 1st (15-16) continues to improve with each performance. The Evergreen Marilyn Shrapnel 1st (70-74) took out another win. SCTA Club Member Sam McClarron 2nd (11-12) had another strong race.

Well done to all that Raced. Full results below.
World Series Swim Mooloolaba - 20.03.21
3km
Duanne Cannell - 1st Place 50-54 Years Male - 7th Overall
Janelle McCosker - 1st Place 60-64 Years Female
Liz Vadas - 4th Place 45-49 Years Female
Angela Vinnicombe - 14th Place 40-44 Years Female
Mile - 1600m
Toby Coote - 1st Place 45-49 Years Male
Ben Cook - 3rd Place 35-39 Years Male
Ella Crawford - 7th Place 12-15 Years Female
Kim Alexander - 8th Place 50-54 Years Male 
Chris Askew - 11th Place 45-49 years Male
Jazzy Russell - 16th Place 35-39 Years Female
Half Mile - 800m
Torah Rose - 2nd Place 16-19 years Female - 2nd Female Overall

Bribie Triathlon Race # 4 - 20.03.21
Chloe + Gary Turner - 2nd Place Mixed Teams
300/10/2.5
Kyle Wallis - 1st Place 15-16 Years Male
Marilyn Shrapnel - 1st Palce 70-74 Years Female
Sam McClarron - 2nd Place 11-12 Years Male