Combined event to begin at Richmond

THE Australian Services Triathlon Association’s (ASTA) 2003 Combined Sports Championships will kick-off with a cycling time trial at RAAF Base Richmond on February 27.

The championships will continue over the next few days, with a 60km road race and cycling criterium at Holsworthy Barracks on February 28, followed by an athletics 10km road race at Holsworthy March 1.

The Combined Sports Championships will conclude with the National Triathlon Championships at Penrith Lakes on March 3.

The primary focus of the Combined Sports Championships is to foster the growth in the sport of triathlon and encourage ADF swimmers, cyclists and runners to participate as team members in the National Triathlon Championships.

ASTA will also conduct the Endurance Championships, where individual members are required to compete in an 800m swim, time trial, 60km road race, criterium, 10km road race and Olympic distance triathlon.

This will determine which member of the ADF has the best endurance and overall physical capabilities.

For more information contact your unit registry or WO2 Greg Young on (02) 96004366 or email greg.young2@defence.gov.au

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