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Athletes Swim, Bike and Run in The 2017 Unalaska Triathlon

KUCB | By Chrissy Roes

Published September 26, 2017 at 3:19 PM AKDT

Last Saturday, September 23^rd, athletes of all ages gathered at the Aquatics Center to begin the PCR sponsored 2017 Unalaska Triathlon.

The Tiny Tikes started off the event at 1:30pm, with Deklan Nettleton taking first with a total time of 00:17:43.

The Youth Division was up next with teammates Jordan Mahoney, Lucy Bagley and Hedya Whitaker securing first place with a time of 00:40:13.

Eleven participants signed up for the Teen and Adult heat, which began with an 800m swim. Athletes then hopped on their bikes for a 20K bike ride to Summer Bay and back. The last leg was a 3K run out to Kelty Field finishing in front of the Aquatics Center.

Shane Morris, Liam Robinson and Torrence Lee came in first place with a total time of 1:25:29. Following only 16 seconds behind were Joanna “Flipturn Charlie” Hinderberger, Matt Scott and Joni Scott.

Great job athletes of Unalaska! Check for a video of the event on Wednesday, September 27th at 8pm on Channel 8.