Tri3 Sleaford Triathlon Club tackle the Outlaw

Despite the wind and rain, Tri3 Sleaford Triathlon Club were out in force for one of the toughest triathlon events of the year – the Outlaw.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Aug 2019, 10:00 BST
Paul Thorpe with his two children Joseph and Izzy on the finish chute EMN-190108-121607002Paul Thorpe with his two children Joseph and Izzy on the finish chute EMN-190108-121607002
Paul Thorpe with his two children Joseph and Izzy on the finish chute EMN-190108-121607002

The Nottingham event, celebrating its 10th birthday, is a long-distance triathlon featuring a 2.4-mile open water swim, a 112-mile bike route and 26.2-mile run.

Local flooding and heavy downpours saw the event converted to an aquathlon with the bike course cancelled for the safety of the riders.

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The athletes were disappointed, but braved the conditions to romp home in the rain to cheers and shouts from family and friends.

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Stuart Gutteridge, Paul Thorpe, Callum McPartlin, Michael Higgins, Keely McNiffe, Tania Addlesee and Louise Short represented the club and were pleased with their results despite the shortened event.

* For more information about the club, visit their website at www.tri3sleaford.co.uk or find them on Facebook at Tri3 Sleaford Triathlon Club.

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