137 Competitors took part in the Tidworth Fast Twitch Triathlon at the end of April.  The event started with a 400 metre swim, followed by a 15 mile bike route then a 4.5 mile run and took place in ideal weather conditions. 

The fastest man, Chris Rhodes, completed the course in 1 hour, 8 minutes and 55 seconds, the fastest woman Karen Hathway finished in 1 hour 18 minutes and 2 seconds.  Entrants of all ages took part, pictures of all athletes are available on www.seemeinaction.co.uk

Roger Wakeling, Event Organiser said ‘The athletes really enjoy coming to Tidworth as the facilities are excellent.'  Triathlon has become more popular in recent years with a resurgence of interest in this test of all aspects of fitness and stamina.

This event takes place annually starting and finishing at Tidworth Leisure Centre and is part of a series of events organised by Concept Sport Triathlons, the next event being in Salisbury on Sunday 20^th May.   For more information on this and other triathlon events go to www.conceptsport.co.uk or alternatively www.britishtriathlon.org.