MANY King Cain Wallabies Triathlon Club members battle throughout the season for a race victory but there’s one they crave more than any other – the Carroll-Scott Memorial.
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The final event of the Bathurst Triathlon Club season this Sunday also happens to be the most treasured, and for good reason.
Bathurst’s leading triathletes, and other contenders from around the region, race for the chance to win a trophy named in honour of two men crucial to the healthy state of the sport in the city.
Dave Scott and Dave Carroll were foundation members of the city’s triathlon club and their legacy can be felt in the highly competitive and encouraging state of racing currently taking place in Bathurst.
“It’s part of the history of our club, with Dave Carroll and Dave Scott founding members. This race is our way of acknowledging their contribution towards getting the club going,” Wallabies president James Kelly said.
“The club wouldn’t be in the strong state it is now without them.
“I know that this race has previously encouraged people to give triathlon a go. Dave Scott’s son did the race for the first time last year.”
Once again the short course – a 300 metre swim, 16 kilometre cycle and 2.5km run – will be used to determine the winner of the memorial race.
Nick North took out last year’s race in 38 minutes and seven seconds, catching Mark Windsor early in the run leg and extending his lead up until the finish line.
The victory was North’s fifth in the memorial race, and his fourth in succession.
He will be back to defend his title and will be joined by other strong contenders for the overall victory, including Josh Stapley and Dean Windsor.
A rescheduling has seen the Cowra leg of the Central West Inter-club Triathlon Series clashing with this Sunday’s memorial event.
Cowra shifted their event back due to a clash with the Newcrest Orange Challenge.
The Bathurst club are still hopeful for a strong turnout.
“We’re still expecting a lot of people to come here and race for the trophy,” Kelly said.
“Our club has grown so much in numbers this year and being the final race we’re expecting a good turnout. We’ve seen a lot of people come to give triathlon a go.”
Sunday’s race for both the senior short and long course events gets underway at the regular time of 8am while the junior races take place at 9.30am.
Presentations for both the Carroll-Scott Memorial and the overall Bathurst Triathlon Series champion will take place after the juniors race.
