Wolfe and O’Connell on Top at Moby Dick
It was down to Cork for Moby Dick Triathlon – Round 10 of the BMW National Series on a glorious Saturday in September. A weekend of sunny skies, quick dismounts and sprint line finishes, saw local club Cork TC top the podium for both male and female overall winners.
The Sprint distance race, held on the beautiful four mile sandy beach in Youghal, Co. Cork, was hosted by local South Coast Triathlon Club.
Race Organiser Richella Ryan said although she reduced the attendance down from its customary 500+, staging the event in 2021 was a highlight:
” I am just delighted to have the race going ahead this year, with the 180 athletes that are racing today. We could have sold the race 3 or 4 times over but the athletes here today will enjoy a safe and fun race”.
Wolfe Leads the Pack
Joyce Wolfe, Cork TC, crossed the finish line at Moby Dick Triathlon in first overall place. With a finishing time of 01:13:18, Wolfe eased over the line. Joyce, who races in the 40 – 44 age group category had the fastest swim time in the female race on the day in a staggering time of 00:12:21.
Closely behind Wolfe in the swim was club mate and second place overall, Linda O’Connor. O’Connor, who races in the 45 – 49 age group category was second overall with a finishing time of 01:15:58, thanks in part to the fastest run split of the day (00:25:14) to cross the finish line just under three minutes after Wolfe.
Chasing O’Connor all the way was was Amy Edghill from Trilogy TC. Edghill completed her race in 01:17:34 and in the process won the 25 – 29 age group category.
O’Connell: first swimmer, first finisher
John O’Connell, Cork TC, topped the men’s podium at Moby Dick triathlon with a finishing time of 01:06:08. O’Connell was first out of the water in 00:11:22,, completed the bike leg in 00:28:57 and the 5K run in 00:23:36.
Right behind him however was Padraig Kelly from Tralee TC who finished a mere 16 seconds later. Kelly made back some serious minutes in his run, completing the 5K two-loop distance in 00:22:45. Kelly crossed the line second overall and second in the 35 – 39 age group category with a finishing time of 01:06:24.
Michael Lyons, Blackwater TC would finish third overall and in third place of the ultra competitive 35 – 39 age group category. Similar to Kelly, Lyons made up some serious time in the 5K run, finishing with an overall time of 01:08:53.
RESULTS & IMAGE GALLERIES
The full results from all of today’s age group categories can be viewed on Sports Timing here.
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Note: We hope to bring a full round up of the Youth Series supported by Costcutter event at Moby Dick as soon as the provisional results are confirmed.
