Ingham & Smith Wins Argo Re Summer Series
Another Thursday, another day of dodgy weather, however, for the third week in a row things brightened up in time for the Argo Re Summer Series Super Sprint to take place.
There was a small turnout this week, with contributing factors being the poor weather outlook and the absence of numerous local athletes at the World Championships in London.
The event was hosted by Alan Gilbertson along with Janet Harrison who took the responsibility of the safety marshal.
Two relative newcomers were first time winners as Otis Ingham and Lesley-Jane Smith were the Male and Female winners. The event also featured a first-time triathlete, Joseph Lau, who finished strongly in a very respectable time.
Ingham powered ahead of a small field thanks to his improving swim technique and strong biking skills.
Smith quickly asserted herself, being first out of the water. She then spent the race looking over her shoulder looking for the next female finisher, but needn’t have worried when she crossed the line in a time of 31.38.
200m Swim/3 Lap Bike/2 Lap Run
- 1. 26:51 – Otis Ingham
- 2. 31:38 – Lesley-Jane Smith
- 3. 32:47 – Deborah Pharaoh-Williams
- 4. 34:55 – Joseph Lau
- 5. 35:03 – Laura Hope
- 6. 36:44 – Tammy Ingham
- DNF Howard Williams – Flat Tire on 1st Bike Lap
Other Distances
- 1. 29:39 – Dave Hope – 200m swim/2 laps bike/2 laps run
- 2. 31:38 – Rebecca Harrison – No swim/3 laps bike/2 laps run
