UNIQUE DOUBLE FOR RHIAN ROXBURGH AS GOG MEMBERS COMPETED AT BALA TRIATHLON
Great day for GOG Triathlon members at Bala in Welsh Championship race - and Rhian Roxburgh claims unique double. Report by Don Hale. GOG Triathlon had a strong team of over 30 members competing at Bala during Stage 5 of the Welsh Triathlon Super Series and they won gold and silver medals for several top podium placings in different age categories, with Rhian Roxburgh completing a unique double. *A unique double by Rhian Roxburgh at the Bala Triathlon. The event included a 1500m lake swim, a 40k bike ride and a near 10k run, and attracted 463 finishers. Rhian Roxburgh was the first female club runner home in 21st position and claimed gold for winning her Vet Female 40-49 age cat, finishing in 2 hours 11 minutes 19 seconds, and she won silver as the 2nd female finisher overall to celebrate a unique double. *Another great performance by teenager Caitlin Owen who won her age cat. Gareth Bowyer was another worthy gold medal winner claiming 1st place in his Vintage Vet 50-59 age cat,