Two of Limerick Tri Club Junior members competed in the National Aquathon Race in Portlaoise at the weekend.  The race took place in Portlaoise Sports Complex and consisted of a pool swim and a run on the grounds of the complex. 

Elaine Yelverton and Anne Quinlan represented their club in weather that would have sent the most seasoned athletes running for home! Elaine competed in the 9-12 age group and took 2nd place swimming 150m and running 1k.

Anne Quinlan is new to Triathlon and this was her first Aquathon.  Anne competed in the 16-17 age group coming 3rd.  Anne was competing against elite athlete Laura Casey from the National Squad and held her own on the day swimming 400m and running 2.5k.  Anne was a volunteer for the Joey Hannan Triathlon in May as part of her transition year activities and decided to give triathlon a try.  Anne is a regular now at the track, Castleconnell and Hill running and is improving each week.