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Triathlon fun for all ages

By Matthew Kappos and Jordan Townrow

Jan 19, 2026

Laura Gillard was the first woman across the line. Photos: Jordan Townrow and Matthew Kappos.

On Saturday, more than 380 athletes took on either the junior or senior triathlons as part of the Echuca Moama Triathlon Club’s 27th annual multisport weekend.

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The Riverine Herald’s photographer Jordan Townrow and journalist Matthew Kappos were on hand throughout the day to capture the action as competitors pushed themselves on the bike, in the water and on foot.

The juniors hit the beach after the swim leg. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Local Lenny Griffiths takes on the bike leg. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Emma, Frankie, Jake and Lee Robinson. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Emile Steyn on the bike. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Swimmers emerge from the Murray. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Hugh Byrne hops off the bike. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Hugo Fellner came out on top in the junior short course triathlon. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Angela Sandral placed second in the women’s event. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Age 11-12 winners Zahra Macumber, Indi Walker, Lucy O'Neale, Thomas Sandral, Aston Fleming and Samuel Sandral Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Local Shane Kervin on his way through the port. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Age 7-8 winners Luisa Fellner, Edith Nield, Toby Ramsey, William Hunt and Max Woolston. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

The race begins at aquatic reserve. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Ivy Costa-Lowe and Lydia De Pasquale Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Tri club’s Darren McKemmish pounds the pavement. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Edward, Matt, Claire and Audrey Dobeli. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Men’s runner-up Braelen Renton surges for the line. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Jake Robinson takes on the bend. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Alicea Burns sets off for the bike leg. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Max and Jake Woolston. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Josephine Gronow was the first female over the line in the short course. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Competitors launch into the transition. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Jordan McRostie, Nate Morgan and Daniel Morgan Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Luch Tosin gets going on the bike. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Thomas Sandral grabbed overall honours in the 11-12 years junior long course. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Bryce Denham powers up High St. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Indi Walker was the first female in the 11-12 years junior long course. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

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