Graham second at tri event

LOCALS Caity Graham and Terresa Briggs competed in Sunday’s sprint triathlon at Minningup Pool.

The event was run by the Bunbury Triathlon Club. Graham and Briggs competed in the women’s enticer event, with Graham the second across the line.

Both had competed in the Busselton half marathon the weekend before, so pushed hard to get more from their legs. The women’s enticer included a 250 metre swim, a 10 kilometre ride and a 2.5km run.

The men’s sprint event winner was Christoff Gardiner, who beat retired Olympian Ryan Bailey.

According to officials, Gardiner is an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with and defeated Bailey’s strong display. Competitors swam 750m, rode 20km and ran 5km.

Bunbury’s Toni Lander won the women’s sprint event, which included a 500m swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run. The men’s enticer race - which was a 250m swim, 10km bike ride and 2.5km run - brought a masterclass that was put on by Connor Fraser, who is currently in the top three in the state for his division.

The Collie Swimming Club provided water safety at the event. The Bunbury Triathlon Club will host its second Minningup race on March 5.

TRIATHLETES: Locals Caity Graham (left) and Terresa Briggs competed at the Bunbury Triathlon Club’s event at Minningup Pool on Sunday.