Claire Hitchings at triathlon worlds - 14-09-2009
Claire Hitchings finished in 8th place at the triathlon worlds on Australia's gold coast. Claire was quickest on the bike section but lost time on the swim and the run to a very strong field. Further details and photos will follow.
The swim was in the sea and sharks were seen swimming in the same water just a day ahead of the competition. The bike leg was flat apart from an 8 metre hill which is a shame as that is Claire's strength. The run leg was a fast 5k route. Less than a minute was between fourth place and 8th place after but an hour and 12 minutes of racing.
It has been very motivating here watching the para triathletes and the eldest competitor was in the 80-84 age category! Claire has years more chances ahead by the looks of it!
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