Official Greystone Aquathon Race report

After a wild and stormy afternoon, the clouds lifted perfectly on cue at 7.30PM yesterday evening for the 3-Rock inaugural Greystones Aquathon. Forty-four keen athletes from as far away as Derry and Antrim, and from clubs closer to home like Naas and Wicklow, took to the beautiful clear turquoise waters of the Irish Sea at South Beach. Water was a little on the choppy side but a steady favourable current and attentive marshalling helped ensure swimmers got safely to the finish line. Karl Kildea was first out of the water, with a clear lead on the posse, with Conor O’Keefe and Neal O’Grady arriving in hot pursuit. All three got off to a strong start for the 2.5k run up the road to the turnaround at the Kilcoole Athletics track car park, with a gradual, modest 300 metre hill climb approaching the tunraround. Competition was keen all the way. Conor O’Keefe sprinted home in first place, just ahead of Karl Gildea. First lady across the finish line was Siobhan Duggan. Congratulations to all for taking a chance on the weather and getting another fine tradition in the world of Triathlon Sport in Ireland off to a fine start, and of course many, many thanks to 3-Rock club members and supporters, and Civil Defence personnel, for providing vital stewarding and logistical help. Thanks also to the county council for their support.

Greystone Aquathon Results

Three Rock Aquathon Greystones (07.07.11)