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Trans Tasman Challenge

Andrew Connolly / 14.11.2007

Add in at least that again in loyal family and supporters and you have what was possibly the largest adventure racing event - by participation - ever held. The West Australians can be very proud indeed of their efforts.

Adding spice to the mix was the inaugural International Teams Trophy, courtesy of EventsCorp WA, carrying with it a further $1,000 cash bonus to add to the existing prize pool of $15,000 cash and over $15,000 of prizes. For 2007 this event took the form of a Trans-Tasman trophy, with the lowest combined times of two guys and a girl from New Zealand and Australia establishing which country – for this year at least – could claim bragging rights.

Representing New Zealand was twice individual and once world teams champion Richard Ussher, current world champion Gordon Walker and rising star and triathlon convert Bailey Elliot. For the Aussies, Guy Andrews – winner of 3 Anaconda Adventure Races, Jarad Kohlar (current Australian Sprint Champion) , and Christie Sym – winner of 4 of the last 5 Anaconda Adventure Races – were carrying the hopes of the assembled masses.

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