16/07/13…..UPDATE: Thame triathletes beat the heat

INITIAL times from Justracing: LINK HERE THE Thame Triathlon, held yesterday (14/07), saw 329 athletes crossing the finishing line, despite temperatures close to 30 degrees.

The popular annual event, organised by Justracing, continues to grow every year with a 400m swim at the Thame Leisure Centre pool, followed by an 11 mile bike ride to Chinnor and back, with a 5km run on the Phoenix trail to complete the event.

Winner of the 2013 Thame Triathlon was Sam Robinson in a time of 54:47, while Emma-Lea Davis was the first lady home in 61:39.

The team prize went to Racquets Fitness Centre, based in Thame.

The full results list is expected to be made available later to day.

SOURCE: Reg Koster