The annual 1886 Triathlon Championship took place this weekend, drawing a number of the island’s top triathletes to take part in the event.
The event was a fundraiser for the Island Games Team, who will be travelling to Orkney this July.
Athletes of all ages and skill levels gathered at the Northern Swimming Pool in Ramsey on Sunday (May 11) to compete as both individuals and teams.
The first race of the season kicked off with a swim in the pool, followed by a windy cycling route around the north of the island, and culminated with a run around the Mooragh Park, and finished on the promenade.
Isaac’s On Form
Husband and wife, Andrew Isaac and Clara Isaac, who both form part of this year’s Island Games team, showed their strength to emerge as the overall winners of the Open and Female category.
They completed the standard distance course in an impressive 57 minutes and 1hr 7mins respectively.
Amongst the standout performances of the day, Jacob Craine was first out of the water, and first female being Laura Kinley.
Swimmers Turn Triathletes
The event also welcomed some of the island’s top swimmers, cyclists and runners, who are going to the Island Games for their individual sports.
The swimmers were Joel Watterson and Laura Kinley, along with cyclist Niall Quiggin and runner, Jordan Cain.
There were some fantastic efforts from the team entries this year, with the NSC team coming out on top.
Team entries give competitors of all levels the opportunity to get involved and for many it is their “first step” into then competing individually at triathlon.
Beginners Triathlon
The event saw a brilliant turnout for ‘first time Triathletes’ this year, taking the challenge on to complete their first triathlon.
Many of the athletes had taken part in the Tri Club’s beginner’s coaching program, kindly hosted by Lesley Gray and Russell Collister.
A special mention to the Isle of Man Special Olympics team (arranged by Tony Fallon) for their support year on year and unwavering enthusiasm on the day.
The organisers would like to extend their thanks to sponsors 1886, along with their gratitude to all the participants, volunteers, and supporters who made this event possible.
Final Results
1st – Andrew Isaac – 57m 47s
2nd – Chris Lawless – 1h 44s
3rd – Neil Kelly – 1h 1m 12s
Women’s race
1st – Clara Isaac – 1h 7m 18s
2nd – Laura Kinley – 1h 9m 52s
3rd – Wiktoria Maliszak – 1h 11m 14s
Teams
1st – NSC
2nd – The Joel Patrol (feat. Louis)
3rd – Plenty of R&R
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