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Hot Conditions and even Hotter Times

Louise Foulkes - Geocentric Outdoors / 24.05.2009

Race champion, Glenn Kirby, was quick out of the water in the first swim and set a fast pace on the first 8km beach run. Sam Stow was in form and pushed the pace up in this leg with the fastest solo beach run.

Glenn dominated the first paddle, clocking the fastest time ever on this leg. This saw him hold a healthy lead at the start of the 20km mountain bike. Bryn Somers made his move on this leg, putting in the fastest time for this leg and giving himself a 2 minute lead going into the technical 9km run. Kris Plain in third and Sam Stow further back in 4th also had fast bike legs and begun to catch Bryn and Glenn. The run saw Bryn extend his lead on Glenn. A very fast run from Sam saw him close to within striking distance of Kris.

As they headed off on 7th leg, the last mountain bike of 30km, the heat was taking it’s toll on both Glenn Kirby and Kris Plain. Sam Stow was able to take advantage of this passing them both and moving into 2nd place. Glenn was overtaken by Kris dropping off the podium into 4th place.

A final sensational kayak by Glenn wasn’t enough to catch up with Bryn, Sam or Kris.

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