Octogenarian triathlon patron Garth Barfoot joins aquabike boomMatt Roberts Hip, hip, hurray: Garth Barfoot, 80, celebrates at the finish line of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship on September 4, 2016 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Octogenarian Challenge Wanaka athlete and benefactor Garth Barfoot has set his sights on the Aquabike World Championships and hopes to qualify in Wanaka in February – if he gets over his latest hip operation. Hagen Hopkins Triathletes wait at the start of the 2016 Challenge Wanaka swim leg. Phil Walter/Getty Images 2017 Challenge Wanaka champion Dougal Allan crosses the Clutha River on the 180km bike leg . The Triathlon NZ-accredited race in Wanaka will involve a 3km swim and 120km bike ride on the Challenge Wanaka course.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2017 02:15 UTC