29-04-2025
Isle of Wight triathletes make their mark in Applemore Fast Twitch Triathlon
The 2025 Fast Twitch Triathlon saw a strong showing from Isle of Wight athletes.
Taking place in Southampton, the event saw Wight Tri and Vectis Academy members compete in a 400-metre pool swim, a 21km cycle through the New Forest and a 5km run along Dibden Purlieu.
In the women's division, Jan Fletcher of Wight Tri finished first with a time of 1:11:02.
Hattie Locke from Vectis Academy secured third place with a time of 1:14:28.
On the men's side, Chris Till finished second with a time of 58:12, missing the top spot by just 11 seconds.
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The event also saw several athletes braving their first full triathlon or venturing onto the mainland for the first time.
Special thanks were given to the support team, which included Steve Dines, Jurgita Bates and the Elton-Walters family.
The event concluded with a celebration of the athletes' achievements, with a special mention of the 'scrummy' Millionaire's shortbread finish treat.
The event was a testament to the competitive spirit and camaraderie of the athletes, with the Isle of Wight athletes showing off their skills across the various stages of the triathlon.
