Elina Ussher wins record 10th Motu Challenge multisport raceBRUCE BELCHER Nelson multisport athlete Elina Ussher won the Motu Challenge in Opotiki by 28 minutes. Elina Ussher won her tenth title at the Motu Challenge multisport race in Opotiki. The Riverlock Motu 160 event was also a tightly contested race with four riders left to sprint for the line. The Motu Challenge also added two new events to the day with an adult long distance duathlon and a duathlon for the kids affectionately entitled 'mini-motu'. The mini motu event was heralded a success with all children receiving a medal and spot prize after completing the run/mountain bike/run event over varying distances depending on age.

Source: Stuff October 09, 2016 03:45 UTC