Solomon Islands

25 November 2010
Solomons Triathlon on a Winner

The triathlon is a sport that seems to have been designed with Pacific Island people in mind and in the Solomon Islands it not only engages athletes but the entire community.

The Solomon Islands Triathlon Club recently ran its fifth event for the year on its course just to the north of the capital Honiara.

Australian and New Zealand soldiers from Combined Task Force 635 were asked to participate and several individuals and teams eagerly volunteered for the early Saturday start.

The Solomon Island athletes blitzed the field and showed why triathlon is a popular and growing sport in the region.

After the event the local community provided plenty of coconut milk and fruit for the competitors and spectators.

A fried chicken stall did cater to the more culinary adventurous but most of the Defence people took time out and went in for a relaxing swim.

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Solomon Islands Triathlon Club members sign in prior to the race.

(Date taken: 20 November 2010)
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And they are off! Australian and New Zealand Combined task force members were invited to participate in the Solomon Islands Triathlon. Competitors completed the course either individually or in a team, with a 500m swim, a 10km bike ride finishing with a 5km run.

(Date taken: 20 November 2010)
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It is a refreshing start on a balmy Saturday morning in Honiara with the Australian and New Zealand Combined Task members participating in the swim leg of the triathlon.

(Date taken: 20 November 2010)
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Captain Heather Ferguson competes in the Solomon Islands Triathlon completing all swim, bike and run components as an individual competitor.

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Civilian staff, Australian and New Zealand Combined Task Force members were invited to particpate in the Solomon Islands Triathlon. Competitors completed the course either individually or in a team with a 500m swim, a 10km bike ride finishing with a 5km run.

(Date taken: 20 November 2010)
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Private Jodie Pitt rides the cycle leg of the Triathlon held by the Solomon Islands Triathlon Club in Honiara.

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She started with a swim, just completed the bike ride and about to run, but Captain Heather Ferguson still has a smile on her face as she competes in the Solomon Islands Triathlon.

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Trooper Spano completes the run component of the triathlon held in Honiara

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Keeping up the pace Captain Jin Wang competes in the Solomon Islands Triathlon in Honiara.

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It is a photo finish as Craftsman David Ta sprints to the end of the triathlon held in Honiara by The Solomon Islands Triathlon Club.

(Date taken: 20 November 2010)
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