The sun shone for the autumn Aquathlon hosted by Newton Stewart Triathlon Club on Saturday.
Competitors came to the Merrick Pool from across the region to take part in the swimming and running event. Adults took part in both novice and sprint events, with the novice events attracting newcomers to triathlon trying a 250m swim followed by a 1.3km run.
Children’s events were split by age group, with categories starting as young as 8 and under.
Event organiser Lucy Gurling said “We are delighted with the support we got for the event from across Dumfries and Galloway. It is very family friendly and supportive, with everyone cheering everyone else on. Anyone interested in taking up triathlon can use our aquathlon as an opportunity to try out two of the disciplines combined; swimming and running.”
Results from the day:
Age 8 & under, female
1st – Brooke Stewart
2nd – Mamie Nicholson
3rd – Ffion Davies
Age 8 & under, male
1st – James McConnell
2nd – Will Barr
3rd – Oaklen Baird
Age 9-10, female
1st – Charley Service
2nd – Tessa Nicholson
3rd – Hazel Dempster
Age 9-10, male
1st – Carsen Baird
2nd – Tom Montgomery
3rd – James Moore
Age 11-12, female
1st – Maddie Barr
2nd – Beth McElrea
3rd – Alice Nicholson
Age 11-12, male
1st – George McGeoch
2nd – Thomas Simpson
Age 13-16, female
1st – Ella Simpson
2nd – Tilly Christie
Age 13-16, male
1st – Harry Barr
Novice Adult, female
1st – Nicole McGeoch
2nd – Alison Clark
3rd – Jude Anderson
Novice Adult, male
1st – Michael Flannigan
Sprint Adult – female
1st – Jemma McNeill
2nd – Claire Wilkinson
3rd – Hazel Cannon
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