Youth Series at Pulse
Aquathlon in the Sunny SouthEast
Pulse Junior Aquathlon was held in the beautiful Cahore, Co. Wexford for the first time in 2021. A spectacular view point where you can see the entire race by one standing point.
The Youth Series athletes took to the water with a sandy beach start from 9am. The calm waters of Cahore saw some fantastic swimmers grace the sea throughout the morning with all athletes entering the swim from the beach and exiting across the water on the pier.
The race finish was at the top of a hill, overlooking the swim course. A steep run up to transition before heading out onto the scenic run, athletes finished could cheer on their club mates after the race. There was a super turn out of local and afar clubs for the Saturday morning Aquathlon and a really great sense of community and support from Pulse Triathlon club members and volunteers.
Queens of the Hill
Dedication, commitment and talented are only a few words to describe the Youth Series girls who arrived at Cahore this weekend. Across all age groups we saw some super fast racing and up hill battles.
12-13 year olds
In the 12 – 13 age group category, another win for leader of the series Sarah Gaffney. First out of the water and over the line, Sarah put in a hard earned battle to rack up another 1000 points in the Youth Series. The Tried and Tested club member had a really fast race, coming over the line in 00:17:38. A regular on our Youth Series Podium, Sarah is taking the series by storm. Another of our Youth Series regulars, and second over the line was Lara Burke. With a strong series ranking so far, Lara crossed the line in 00:20:29. A really strong swim and run saw Lara take the second highest point of the Youth Series at Cahore. Only second behind Lara was our third finisher Amy O’Rourke. Amy has had a super Youth Series so far and has ranked up some serious points. Amy crossed the line in 00:20:57 with an impressive sprint run in just 00:09:48.
14-15 year olds
Following the 12 – 13 performance was our 14 – 15 Youth Series. Ready to follow the in the footsteps of the younger athletes, the 14 – 15 Youth Series race did not disappoint. Chloe Bennett, our regular Youth Series athlete impressed on the day yet again with a super fast swim and run. Chloe gives it all out on the course at every race and the Pulse Aquathlon was no exception. In the 500m swim, Chloe exited the water in 00:09:30 and crossed the finish line with a super sprint finish in 00:22:05. Chloe headed onto Cork the following day to also win the Ballyhass Aquathlon. Following Chloe over the line was Sadhbh Moore, currently at 4th place on the Youth Series which is set to change after this weekends performance. Sadhbh had a really strong performance overall, finishing in 00:23:12. Sarah Blackett, who is just behind Sadhbh in the Youth Series rankings was just behind on the finish line also. Sarah had a super race, crossing the line in 00:23:29, seconds behind her current rival.
16-17 year olds
Strong performances from Caoimhe Moore, Aimee Carr-Hannon and Aoife McGouran rounded up the 16 – 17 Youth Series and entries race on the day. All three girls are regulars in our Youth Series and fighting for the points the whole way to the finish line. First over the line was Caoimhe Morre in 00:32:49, followed by Aimee Carr-Hannon in 00:34:06 and Aoife McGouran in 00:36:21. Some really aspiring athletes in the 16 – 17 Youth Series race and well done to every athlete that took part!
Turlough, Noah & Finn Top Pulse
A really strong performance from the boys of the Youth Series at Pulse Aquathlon who all excelled in the swim run course in Cahore.
12-13 year olds
Turlough Donnelly was the first finisher on the day in the 12 – 13 Youth Series races. Turlough, who had the fastest run in the 12 – 13 Youth Race, flew over the finish line to take first place. Currently second in the Youth Series, Turlough had a really impressive race and deserved his 1000 points to his current ranking. Current Youth Series leader, Luke O’Doherty was second over the line in 00:17:11. Aidan McGrane was only two seconds behind Luke in 00:17:40. A super super fast race from the boys and a massive points addition to all their current standings.
14-15 year olds
Noah Harris who was first out of the water and over the line had a super strong race in Cahore. Noah, who completed the 500m swim in an impressive 00:07:51 took his lead out of the water and onto the run. Noah, who is currently in 4th place in the Youth Series added his third overall win to his current standings. Our second place finisher and another Youth Series regular Ethan Doherty finished second over the line in the aquathlon race. Ethan made back some miles on the run leg of the race to finish in 00:18:22. Third over the line was Cal Tutty who already has two wins under his belt to date. Cal finished seconds behind Ethan in 00:18:36. A really strong field in the 14 – 15 Youth Series.
16-17 year olds
Placing in the 16 – 17 Youth Series was Finn Harris, Alex Sargent and Finn Buck. The 750m swim course was no challenge to overall winner Finn Harris who had a two minute advantage coming out of the water. Finn never dropped his lead and made up more time in the run to finish in 00:26:40 overall. This was Finn’s third win in the Youth Series. Alex Sargent who was second out of the water kept his placing until the end. Alex crossed the line in 00:29:05. Third place finisher Finn Buck, who is currently second place in the Youth Series, had a really strong performance and crossed the line in 00:31:03.
All race results can be found on Just Run Events.
