GOG Athletes performed well at World Triathlon championships
GOG Athletes performed well at World Triathlon championships at Roundhay Park Report by Don Hale. Ten members from the North Wales based GOG Triathlon Club formed a strong team at Leeds last weekend during the AJ Bell Festival of Triathlon, which was part of the World Championship series. Events were staged over hilly and challenging routes on both Saturday and Sunday at the scenic Roundhay Park, and in near perfect weather conditions. The GOG squad were pitched amongst about 4,000 competitors, including both amateur and elite athletes, and were able to gain valuable experience, and to even share the unique atmosphere at this prestigious blue carpet, multi-event finish. *Angharad Lewis In the Saturday Sprint race , which involved a 750m swim, an 18.5 kms cycle race, followed by a 5k Run; Simon Hick was the first club man home in 1.28.41 , with Caitlin Owen the 1st GOG lady to finish in 1.38.04 , closely followed by Amelia Roberts in 1