Brea Roderick wins the junior women's triathlon, her first National event win, at Ngāmotu Beach on Sunday. Hundreds of triathletes from all over the country swam, ran and biked in New Plymouth as the Tri Taranaki Festival returned following a year's absence. READ MORE:* South Island titles add gloss to Timaru Triathlon and Duathlon* Manawatū junior triathlon league gains momentum* Manawatū to host inaugural junior triathlon leagueThe festival was billed as a domestic celebration of triathlon after Covid-19 meant the World Triathlon Cup New Plymouth had to be called off. “The support from the Taranaki community has been amazing.”GLENN JEFFREY/Stuff Brea Roderick, left, and second place Sophie Spencer embrace after the Junior women's triathlon. Brea Roderick was the winner of the junior women's triathlon – her first win in a national event.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2021 07:30 UTC