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Kilkenny Triathlon 2021: Sizzling temperatures make for testing times as Kilkenny’s big race came back

Darren Dunne was named overall winner on Sunday.

Ken McGuire by Ken McGuire
Tuesday 20 July, 2021
in Athletics
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A swimmer at Kilkenny Triathlon 2021. Photo courtesy Kilkenny Triathlon Club

A swimmer at Kilkenny Triathlon 2021. Photo courtesy Kilkenny Triathlon Club

Triathlon racing returned to the rivers and roads of Kilkenny this past weekend, bringing with it the most glorious of conditions, writes Trevor Spillane.

Safety, sunshine and social distancing – all three elements were in abundance as triathlon made a sizzling return to Kilkenny on Sunday.

The long-awaited comeback of the multisport event was hailed as a success as Kilkenny Triathlon Club hosted their popular race in the Marble City.

Having seen the 2020 season wiped out through the Covid-19 pandemic, Kilkenny Triathlon Club were one of the first in the country to host a race in the 2021 calendar, albeit with some changes.

Welfare key

One of the first races to be held under Triathlon Ireland sanctions this year, the welfare of the competitors was key. The number of participants was capped at lower levels than in the past, while a new transition area and run route helped the club to maintain social distancing among athletes and allow the general public space to enjoy the amenities of the Castle Park uninterrupted.

A cyclist at Kilkenny Triathlon 2021. Photo courtesy Kilkenny Triathlon Club
A cyclist at Kilkenny Triathlon 2021. Photo courtesy Kilkenny Triathlon Club

Triathlon can be a tough sport and Sunday’s event -where people took on a 750m swim, 20km cycle and a 5km run – was made even more challenging by the high temperature which saw the city swelter.

It made for a harder race but, despite the heat, all who came to Kilkenny agreed on one thing – it was good to be back.

Tipperary gold

The conditions did little to hamper Darren Dunne.

The Nenagh Triathlon Club member steamed his way through the swim, set a blistering pace on Kilkenny’s roads for the bike section and scorched through the 5k run in the Castle Park to take first place, earning the handmade Jerpoint Glass trophy and a cash prize.

The prestigious H Cup, which is awarded to the top junior, went to Charlotte Moore, who was the first female across the line. In what was a real family affair her twin sister Olivia took the final podium spot when coming home as the third female finisher.

Results

Men’s Top 20

  1. Darren Dunne (Nenagh Triathlon Club), 1:01:50
  2. Paul Ogle (Waterford TC), 1:04:25
  3. Enda Bagnall (Eden TC), 1:05:07
  4. Luke Burke (Predator), 1:05:26
  5. John Rourke, 1:05:27
  6. Ciarán Madden (Longford TC), 1:06:18;
  7. Justin Ryan (Tried And Tested), 1:07:52;
  8. Ryan Mann, 1:08:20
  9. Clifford Rodgers, 1:08:57
  10. Aubrey Storey (Waterford TC), 1:09:17
  11. Shane O’Neill (Belpark Tri), 1:10:10
  12. James Griffin (Waterford TC), 1:10:13
  13. Daire Nulty (Pulse TC), 1:10:50
  14. Mark Milligan (Trilogy), 1:11:07
  15. Michael Bishop (Belpark Tri), 1:11:31
  16. Toby Bedell (Tried & Tested), 1:12:25
  17. Steven Brew (Trilogy TC), 1:12:37
  18. Luciano Licciardello (Naas TC), 1:12:42
  19. Ciarán O’Connor (Waterford TC), 1:12:52
  20. Kevin McDonnell, 1:13:16.

Women’s Top 20

  1. Charlotte Moore, 1:12:57
  2. Ciara Wilson, 1:13:57
  3. Olivia Moore, 1:15:18
  4. Olivia McCartin (Athlone TC), 1:16:29
  5. Ciara Rooney (Belpark Tri), 1:17:42
  6. Danielle O’Riordan (Piranha TC), 1:18:48
  7. Zoe Greene (Piranha TC), 1:18:50
  8. Rosie Conway (Racing 795), 1:19:18
  9. Monica Corcoran (Trilogy), 1:20:06
  10. Nicola Moroney (Tried And Tested), 1:20:24
  11. Isabelle Cairns (Belpark Tri), 1:21:49
  12. Monica Freiband (Kilkenny TC), 1:22:11
  13. Amelia Drumm (Louletano), 1:23:17
  14. Elaine Gibson (Racing795), 1:24:32
  15. Niamh Curran (Kilkenny TC), 1:25:20
  16. Mary Walsh (Naas TC), 1:26:41
  17. Carmel Fitzgibbon (Collins TC), 1:27:10
  18. Martina McIntyre, 1:27:49
  19. Aimee Carr-Hannon (Pulse TC), 1:27:59
  20. Maeve Corry, 1:28:08.

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