The Tri was a hit for Rainbow!

Rainbow Beach proudly hosted the 2020 Rainbow Beach Triathlon last month in what all athletes have called a relaxed and well organised event.

The field was reduced to 200 this year due to Covid restrictions and organiser Phil Hungerford said they had to make a lot of changes to keep the athletes safe.

The winner was 26-year-old Simon Hearn from Kawana on the Sunshine Coast, who has been a professional competitor for two years.

He said: “I love the beautiful location and the hard honest run course. Thanks for having us and putting on the race.”

The women's winner was Renee Kiley, who entered in the 35-39 year group, and who had a great competition beating out the younger women.

Local entrant Ella Crawford, from Kia Ora, competed in the two-day event for the first time and won the bronze for the 12-14 year age group.

Ella said: “The course was a challenge but I really enjoyed it. The ocean was rough on the first day and there was a bit of headwind in the bike ride, but once I got familiar with the course it was a good challenge.”

Local Ingi Doyle said: “It’s a beautiful race and I had a good ride and the run is one of the toughest run courses in Queensland.

“It is one of the most relaxed events on the calendar with great staff and Joel Murray as the race caller is an absolute professional.”

Special mention to Warren Kearns who was the winner of the 70 - 74 year age group.

Congratulations to all involved!