Get ready for an action-packed day this Sunday, 8 December, as more than 560 athletes take on the course at Whitford Nodes, Hillarys, for the highly anticipated City of Joondalup Coastal Quest Triathlon! Hosted by XTR Multisports, this exciting event offers something for everyone, with distances including Bolt, Draft Legal, Sprint, Duathlon, Aquabike, and a fun Kids Triathlon.
Coastal Quest Triathlon is also our first State Series race of the season! The Sprint distance event will serve as the Triathlon WA Senior State Sprint Championship, bringing fierce competition to WA coast. For juniors, the Draft Legal Bolt distance is a State Series race for athletes aged 16-19, while it’s the Bolt distance for 12-15 year olds.
Coastal Quest is also a great opportunity for club members to earn valuable points in the Interclub Series, based on both participation and performance.
OPEN ATHLETES – SPRINT PREVIEW
The Open category for the Coastal Quest Triathlon boasts an impressive lineup of local talent.
Two-time Australian Paralympian David Bryant, fresh from his campaign in Paris, brings his elite expertise to the field, making him a standout contender. Hot on his heels are young guns Joshua Fletcher and Ronan Hays, both showcasing impressive skills gained from recent interstate and international racing.
Last season’s runner up, Kurt Wesley, and 2023/24 Open Triathlete of the Year Reece Harris, will be determined to claim gold this year on the fast-paced course. These two were neck and neck for the finish last year, with Wesley outpacing Harris by just 4 seconds in an exciting sprint finish.
Christophe Gardner, who finished 7th in 2023, will be eager to improve on his performance and secure a podium spot. Also lining up in the Open category are seasoned athletes James Lewin, Paul Mackay, Tommaso Puccini, and Rhys Williams, all strong contenders heading into the race.
The Open Female field promises an exciting race, featuring standout talents. Sian Munks, who secured second place last season, will look to build on her strong performance, while Ella Phelan, last year’s fourth-place finisher, will be eager to clinch a podium.
Returning from the Eastern States, WA-born Jaz Hedgeland brings a wealth of experience and is a strong contender for the title. Meanwhile, Madison Toovey, recently stepping up to the Open category, is poised to make her mark and is definitely one to watch.
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as these incredible athletes go head-to-head! It’s anyone’s race!
JUNIOR ATHLETES – DRAFT LEGAL
Team WA and our Pathway program are well represented, with more than 40 Juniors aged 14-19 going head-to-head on the Draft Legal Bolt course.
BRYNT MCSWAIN TROPHY
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of honoring Brynt McSwain, a beloved Triathlon WA member and former State Champion, who tragically passed away in 2014. Each year, the Brynt McSwain Trophy is awarded to the fastest Open Male at the State Sprint Championship.
We are privileged to have Brynt’s mother, Snow, presenting the award, along with her sons, Tych and Clayt McSwain, marking the 10th year of remembering Brynt’s legacy.
GOOD LUCK
Good luck to everyone racing! Give it your best effort, enjoy the challenge, and most importantly, have fun. See you at the finish line!