School Triathlon

The day started off with a buzz. People were listening attentively to Mr Barclay’s announcements preparing themselves for the event. The Year 6s got called up to put their bikes and gear into transition then nervously lined up at the start line.

 About half the class had helmets and footwear on and the other half didn’t. You could see the determination as they jostled for places at the front. Mr Barclay hooted and they were off. The crowd soon separated into bunches, Tessa, Reif and Will taking the lead round the second corner. Tessa pulled in front... and she was off! 1^st   lap done and Tessa was still in the lead having lost the boys by one corner.

Finishing the 3^rd and lucky last lap Tessa sprinted into transition followed closely by Reif and Will. Will was in and out of transition neck and neck with Tessa running their bikes, Reif was on their tails.

 Will had trouble getting on his bike giving Reif and Tessa a head start. Soon Will caught up at the hill and zoomed off. Tessa had trouble getting up the hill and got passed by Reif. The rest of the class were up and running nearing the hill on their bikes. It was a constant battle between Will and Reif in the 2 laps of the bike, each one having their chance in the lead.

Tessa wasn’t far behind them as they entered the transition once again. Reif had trouble getting ready and Will was already zooming off to the pool. Wait… there was Reif sprinting across the concrete trying desperately to catch Will up. A few seconds later Tessa is gone, following Reif.

By the time Tessa got there she was one length behind Reif. Frances and Lauren had entered the same lane as Tessa who was doing a slow breastroke. Will was on the last length with Reif another length behind.

Will was out and ran to the finish line… half way there Reif exited the pool area and sprinted off after him. Meanwhile in the pool Dhylan passed Tessa on their last length but Tessa switched to freestyle and ended up right behind him. They both get out at the same time; it was up to the sprint. Tessa got a burst of speed and crossed the finish line just ahead of Dhylan. The rest of the class streamed in after. The end results were…

BOYS: 1^st Will, 2^nd Reif, 3^rd Dhylan

TIMES: 7.32       8.20         8.27           

GIRLS: 1^st Tessa, 2^nd Lauren, 3^rd Frances

TIMES:  8.27        8.42            8.57        

OVERALL: 1^st Will, 2^nd Reif, 3^rd Tessa

RECORDS BROKEN: Will-School’s and boy’s record, Tessa-girl’s record