The event, which included a team relay and a Try a Tri option, drew a record entry of 300 participants to Carrickfergus waterfront, where the rain held off and the wind eased to allow the swimming, cycling and running challenge to take place.
Organiser Gary Davison thanked all who took part and those who made the event possible including volunteers and sponsors. He also pointed out that a meeting will be held in Ownies Bar and Bistro , Carrickfergus, on August 9 at 7.30pm to explore the possibility of a group or club taking the event on. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Three of the 300 participants in this year's Carrickfergus Castle Triathlon. Photo: Submited by Gary Davison
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Competitors at Carrickfergus seafront for Sunday's event. Photo: Submited by Gary Davison
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Bike check for this triathlete. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Swim completed at Carrick waterfront on Sunday morning. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Cycling skills were put to the test. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Emerging from the water for the next element of the event. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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A competitor prepares to switch to another challenge. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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A competitor successfully completes the swim at Carrick waterfront. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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The swim taking place close to Carrickfergus Castle. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Checking the swim completion time. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Happy to have the swim finished before the next part of the event. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Quickly removing the wetsuit in preparation for the next stage. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Determination on the face of a competitor on Sunday. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Race organiser Gary Davison speaking to participants on Sunday at Carrickfergus seafront. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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On the bike stage of the Carrickfergus Castle Triathlon. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Carrickfergus Castle Triathlon drew a record 300 entries. Photo: Carrickfergus Castle Triathlon
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The bike dock on Carrickfergus waterfront. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Picking up the pace on the cycle route. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Competitors at Carrickfergus seafront for Sunday's event. Photo: Submited by Gary Davison
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Bike check for this triathlete. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Swim completed at Carrick waterfront on Sunday morning. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison
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Cycling skills were put to the test. Photo: Submitted by Gary Davison