Freycinet Lodge Challenge

---

Toughing it out in Tassie

Paula Catchpole / 18.10.2006

Ross, 32, of Canberra, won the open male individual title after a tight battle with veteran Launceston competitor John Gregory on Saturday, and Victorian Jarad Kohlar yesterday.

It was Ross’s first crack at the title after hearing about the race from good friend Jody Zerbst, who won the Challenge last year.

“This leaves anything for dead that I’ve done in Australia and I’ll go back and promote this race – it’s just fantastic,� Ross, and Australian army captain, said. “I gave myself 30 weeks to train for it and didn’t miss a beat.�

Ross and Kohlar were neck-and-neck after the kayak and road cycle yesterday, although on overall time Kohlar was struggling to make up a 11-minute deficit he suffered on Saturday due to a tyre puncture.
See All Event Posts