Triathlon 2014
The Ladies' College held their first triathlon in warm conditions in late September 2014. The course which was staged around the College grounds involved a 200m swim, 2150m cycle and a 1000m run. All of the 12 girls from Remove to Lower 5 who entered, embraced the endurance challenge that the event offered. At the leader's end of the pack, a real tussle emerged between nationally ranked cyclist Amy Sharpe, top Island Swimmer Enya Rabey and her younger sister Orla. As expected, Enya was first out of the pool, closely followed by Orla. Amy made up some ground on the cycle but the tight bends on the course prevented Amy reaching her full speed for a long enough distance to make up significant ground on her rivals. Enya finished the cycle in the lead and looked very strong as she headed off for the four lap course around the playing field. A real battle was emerging in the transition zone between Amy and Orla as they battled to park their bikes and don their running shoes. Amy left the transition zone, slightly in the lead. Enya powered to a very impressive finish in a time of 13m 34sec, with Amy finishing second in 14min and Orla, 3rd in 14min 13sec.
The athletes were very appreciative of the support given to them by staff, parents and the Ana Leafe Foundation sponsored Guernsey Triathlon club. The Club, together with Fletcher Sports gave medals, sports bags and other prizes for everyone who finished the event.
A very big well done to all who took part.
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