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    Race winners on the night and indeed all also winning the Howth Aquathon 2012 Series competitions were Kevin Thornton and Linda Clark in long course and Conal Mc Bride and Sandra O Grady in short course Many thanks to The Bike Hub and Beshoffs Bros who sponsored prizes & vouchers for all 2012 races.
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Final Race of the 2011 Aquathon series was on Monday 8th August
Results Now Available (Note:- T1 is included in run lap 1 time due to computer fault)
Provisional Short Race Results Here
Provisional Long Race Results Here
Photos coming soon
RACE 3 Report - Mon 8th Aug 2011
On the final night of the aquathon series there was again some wild seas about similar to the first race of the series but thankfully conditions were swimable without resorting to the safety and shelter of the harbour.
These conditions did of course favour the strong swimmers.
In the short race Frantisek Erasmus led as usual out of the water but again got overtaken on the run by Neill Kelly who took his second win out of two outings and Conal Mc Bride who recorded his third second place to take the Series Win overall. In the ladies short race Debbie Burke was second overall out of the water and with a big lead over the other ladies she was never in danger with Sarah Hewitt moving up from third out of the water to finish second with Fiona Duggan's fastest ladies run leg of the night taking her into third.
In the long race the absence of Series leader John Reidy left Sephen Early to carve out an almost 4 min swim lead which he extended to almost 6 minutes at the end ahead of Adrian Boyle who caught Ciaran Giblin for second on the final run in section. In the ladies long race it was a similar story with Julie Carberry consolidating her swim leg lead to take the win ahead of the fast running Kim Rowan in second and Aileen Flynn in third.
RACE 3 Report - Mon 8th Aug 2011
On the final night of the aquathon series there was again some wild seas about similar to the first race of the series but thankfully conditions were swimable without resorting to the safety and shelter of the harbour.
These conditions did of course favour the strong swimmers.
In the short race Frantisek Erasmus led as usual out of the water but again got overtaken on the run by Neill Kelly who took his second win out of two outings and Conal Mc Bride who recorded his third second place to take the Series Win overall. In the ladies short race Debbie Burke was second overall out of the water and with a big lead over the other ladies she was never in danger with Sarah Hewitt moving up from third out of the water to finish second with Fiona Duggan's fastest ladies run leg of the night taking her into third.
In the long race the absence of Series leader John Reidy left Sephen Early to carve out an almost 4 min swim lead which he extended to almost 6 minutes at the end ahead of Adrian Boyle who caught Ciaran Giblin for second on the final run in section. In the ladies long race it was a similar story with Julie Carberry consolidating her swim leg lead to take the win ahead of the fast running Kim Rowan in second and Aileen Flynn in third.
SHORT RACE :- 500m Swim - 2.8 km Run
Men:
1st Neill Kelly
2nd Conal Mc Bride
3rd Frantsizek Erasmus
Women:
1st Debbie Burke
2nd Sarah Hewitt
3rd Fiona Duggan
Series winners in the short course event were Conal Mc Bride after his three second places and Debbie Burke courtesy of her two wins and one second.
LONG RACE @ 20.00 Hrs :- 1000m swim - 5.5 km Run
Men:
1st Stephen Early
2nd Adrian Boyle
3rd Ciaran Giblin
Women:
1st Julie Carbery
2nd Kim Rowan
3rd Aileen Flynn
Series winners in the long course event were Gary Reeves (Also top vet man) and Sarah Lane who took the win based on her win and a second as no woman completed all 3 races.
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Results for Race 2 in 2011 Howth Challenge Aquathon Series
Short Race Results Here
Long Race Results Here
Some great racing at the second race of the Howth Aquathon Series on Monday 27th June
In a closly fought race the short event was won by leading swimmer Neil Kelly ahead of Conal Mc Bride and Alan Fitzpatrick with Tim Gleeson 1st Vet. In the ladies short race Debbie Burke held onto her good swim lead ahead of the fast running Marie Fox who just caught Rachel Jackson in the last section of the run for second with Geraldine Williams 1st Vet
In the longer event we were treated to some tremendous performances particularly by John Reidy who was a comprehensive winner of the men's race six minutes ahead of John Power and Aidan Bourke with Gary Reeves 1st Vet, whilst in the ladies contest the top two Lorna Wolfe and Vanessa Fenton (also 3rd and 6th Overall!) had a close battle ahead of Sarah Lane and Hilary Jenkinson (1st Vet)
All Photos Now Available HERE from Action Photography
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Final Race of the Aquathon series is on Monday 8th August
SHORT RACE @ 19.30 Hrs:- 500m Swim - 2.8 km Run
LONG RACE @ 20.00 Hrs :- 1000m swim - 5.5 km Run
Prizes and Spot Prizes
“Taking part is what matters…”
healthpro and Multi Sport Adventure Ireland are delighted to have The Bike Hub as a Sponsor for the Howth Challenge Series 2011.
We would like to thank the Bike Hub for their most generous prizes.
It is our aim as organisers to keep the Howth Challenge Series as a fun and friendly event - Spot prizes to be given for non-prizewinners on the day.
In addition to prizes for the first 3 men and women in each race The Bike Hub Sponsored Spot Prizes for each event include:
- A Blue Seventy Wetsuit
- A Fenwicks bike maintenance kit including lubricants and degreasers
- A Gold Service Bike Fit at the Bike Hub
We would also like to thank Beshoff Bros for all their Fish n Chip Vouchers - Well deserved at the end of the day
healthpro also gave away some valuable vouchers for the value of €150 for entry to their Run Group or Bootcamp. One not to miss – gives you the opportunity to cross train.
Report from Series Race 1 - Monday 23rd May 2011
Well done to all that turned up and completed tonight's Howth Aquathon even in extremely windy conditions.
In a shortened harbour swim David Kildea led from the start to take the win in the short race ahead of Conal Mc Bride and Ivan Eustace whilst in the ladies a tremendous run leg took Tara Whyte from fourth after the swim into first place ahead of Debbie Burke and Orla Montague.
Recent Galway Tri winner Sephen Early showed great form in the long race to win by just over a minute over the equally strong swimming John Reidy with Aidan Murphy in third
In the ladies there was a much closer contest with Ellen Murphy holding onto her swim lead ahead of Sarah Lane and Rachel Beck
Provisional Short course Results Here
Provisional Long course Results Here
Some Race Feedback:-
Thanks for holding the race yesterday evening – even though it was a bit windy, the event was run very professionally and everyone I talked to really enjoyed it – well done.
Look forward to the next one - Gary R
HI Guys Thanks for turning things around last minute and getting us in the water. Looking forward to the next one. Hopefully without the wind this time.
Paul