Aura Leisure Centre in Dundalk will be hosting a mini triathlon challenge on Friday July 11th at 6pm.
The event includes a 5k road run, an 8k stationary cycle and a 100 metre swim. People can sign up at Aura on the St Alphonsus Road, with prizes up for grabs on the day.
Some of those who took part in a previous Blackrock Triathlon
The annual Blackrock Triathlon will take place this Saturday in the village.
The event, which gets underway at 1.15pm, consists of a 750m swim, an 18km cycle and a 6km run.
This year’s event is sponsored by Centra Blackrock and entry is still possible at a price of €30.
Last year’s winner was Brian Campion with an overall time of 00:55:09.
Bryan McCrystal
Local triathlete Bryan McCrystal emerged victorious in The Lost Sheep Triathlon in Kenmare at the weekend.
Despite incurring a five-minute penalty following a crash with early leader Owen Cummins, the Mint Jewellery owner took the title in a time of 4:13.35, over two minutes ahead of second placed Niall Somers.
It was the former Leeds United footballer’s bicycle skills that proved the difference on the scenic course. His recent top 10 finish in the Dublin City Triathlon was noted for the fastest bike split on the day.
Stephen Mulholland retained his Felda/Setanta Triathlon Club 10k title on Saturday when he came home in a time of 34:25.
Stephen pipped Gerry O’Connell to the title by 37 seconds, with Jim Gonnelly coming home third.
Una Breen was the first woman home in a time of 45:08.
In total 95 took part in the event with the full results now available on the Felda website here.
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